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Yogurt With Honey & Cinnamon

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How to Make Yogurt with Honey & Cinnamon

SERVINGS: 1
PREP TIME: 5 MINUTES
COOK TIME: 0 MINUTES

MEAL: DRINK
STYLE: AYURVEDIC
PREPARATION: RAW, PUREE

INGREDIENTS

1 tsp
2/3 c
1/3 c
2 pinch
2 pinch
2 pinch

PREPARATION OF THIS HEALTHY RECIPE

Grind the spices or use powdered. Puree all ingredients in a blender and serve.

How Does This Ayurvedic Recipe Improve Wellness?

CLINICAL AYURVEDIC REVIEW

Honey is a drying astringent. Cinnamon and cardamom are sharp pungents helping to break up some of the damp qualities of the yogurt. Cloves improve circulation and push heat to the surface of the body.

WHAT IS YOGURT WITH HONEY & CINNAMON?

Sweet and sharp! Sweet lassi's are a favorite for after dinner digestion. Rose drank this lassi after giving birth to our daughter Carmella. Even after the postpartum she drinks it whenever craving sweets! This recipe was given to us by Ysha Oakes, an Ayurvedic postpartum specialist loved by us and everyone!

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Your Ayurvedic diet is tailored to your individual body and your specific imbalances. With an Ayurvedic diet you feel joy and satisfaction because what you are eating truly nourishes and balances you. Disease results from diets and lifestyles that are incompatible with your nature. By eating a personalized diet matched to your body, you experience optimal health. See How it Works.

Is Yogurt with Honey & Cinnamon Good for My Ayurvedic Diet?

Find out by taking this free, easy quiz. You'll learn your body type, and whether 'Yogurt with Honey & Cinnamon' is a good fit. Complete the basic quiz in 1 minute, or go deeper with additional quizzes at your own leisure to learn more about your body.
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INCREASES
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Increases These Biocharacteristics (Gunas)

Functional Ayurveda helps you assess imbalances through 20 main biocharacteristics (gunas). Aggravating these characteristics weakens your body and causes imbalance. By knowing which characteristics are habitually imbalanced in your body, you will be able to identify and correct imbalances before you get sick. Every characteristic has an opposite which balances it (i.e. hot balances cold). You restore balance by favoring diet and lifestyle choices that increase the opposite characteristic.

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CLEAR

ABOUT CLEAR BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Clear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.

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HOT

ABOUT HOT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Hot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation.

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MOBILE

ABOUT MOBILE BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Mobile refers to anything that stimulates the nervous system, muscles, or activity.

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EASY

ABOUT EASY BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Easy refers to anything easy to digest, or digests quickly.

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TASTES
Taste Help

The 6 Tastes

Taste is used to sense the most basic properties and effects of food. Each taste has a specific medicinal effect on your body. Cravings for food with certain tastes indicate your body is craving specific medicinal results from food. Taste is experienced on the tongue and represents your body's reaction to foods. Sweet taste causes physical satisfaction and attraction whereas bitter taste causes discomfort and aversion. Kapha should use less sweet taste while Vata and Pitta would benefit from using more sweet taste. One of the first signs of illness is that your taste and appetite for food changes. The six tastes are sweet, sour, salty, pungent, bitter, and astringent. Do you crave foods with any of the tastes below?

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ASTRINGENT

ABOUT ASTRINGENT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Astringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying.

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DOSHAS
Dosha Help

The Three Doshas / Body Types

According to the biocharacteristic theory of medicine, people tend to get sick, over and over again, due to habitual causes and imbalances that are unique to the person. Your body type summarizes this tendency, showing you the 'type' of conditions and imbalances that frequently challenge your health & wellness. Using body type, you can also identify remedies likely to improve your strength and resiliency. Your body type identifies physical and mental characteristics as well as your personal strengths and weaknesses. The calculation of your body type is based on your medical history.

The 3 functional body types (doshas), are Catabolic (Vata), Metabolic (Pitta), and Anabolic (Kapha). Catabolic individuals tend to break down body mass into energy. They are easily stimulated, hyperactive, underweight and dry. Metabolic individuals tend to burn or use energy. They tend to be rosy-cheeked, easily irritated, focused, driven, and easily inflamed. Anabolic individuals tend to store energy as body mass. If they store too much energy, they could gain weight easily and have congestion. Anabolic people tend to be stable and grounded.

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PACIFIES
Kapha pacifying Vata pacifying
AGGRAVATES
Pitta aggravating
HAS THE FOLLOWING
Subtaste:
Aromatic

AROMATIC

Herbs or spices with volatile essential oils that present strong aromas. Aromatic oils shock, refresh and numb tissue, with the end result of relaxing, opening and clearing stagnant fluids in tissues.

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Acrid

ACRID

Acrid taste is a combination of bitter and pungent tastes. Example include radish, turnip, and coffee.

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HERBAL ACTIONS
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Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Yogurt with Honey & Cinnamon
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Experiences are Personal
Experiences vary according to the person and constitution. Individual results may vary. The list of herbal-actions below has not be approved by the FDA and should not be used to treat a medical condition.

Warms Abdomen

WARMS-ABDOMEN

Warms the muscles and organs of the abdomen, stimulating digestion and metabolism.

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Quenches Thirst

QUENCHES-THIRST

An herb or substance that relieves thirst.

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Carminative

CARMINATIVE

Stimulates the release of gas. Helpful for bloating or cramping abdominal pain. Propels food downward. Carminatives typically expel gas by relaxing the muscles of the intestines.

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Appetizer

APPETIZER

Herbs that cleanse the palate & stimulate hunger or desire to eat.

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Relieves Burning

RELIEVES-BURNING

Herbs that soothe a burn or reduce an internal burning sensation, such as aloe vera.

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Burns Toxins

BURNS-TOXINS

An herb that detoxifies by helping your body metabolize toxins, as opposed to eliminating them.

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Numbs Anasthetic

NUMBS-ANASTHETIC

Inhibits sensation in a particular area.

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Nerve Relaxant Grounding

NERVE-RELAXANT-GROUNDING

Encourages feelings of stability and heaviness. Makes you feel settled, mentally relaxed. Mildly sedates the nervous system to ease stress. Can bring a spacey or anxious person back to earth. Reduces agitation, irritation, stress and racing thoughts.

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Stimulates Energy

STIMULATES-ENERGY

This category groups thyroid and adrenal stimulating herbs.

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Diaphoretic

DIAPHORETIC

An herb that induces sweating, often by dilating blood vessels close to the skin.

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Demulcent

DEMULCENT

Herbs that coat or form a soothing film over a mucous membrane, relieving minor pain and inflammation of the membrane.

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Warms Chest

WARMS-CHEST

Warms the chest and lungs, clearing mucus and allowing for clear breathing. Often these herbs are hot, aromatic, and pungent.

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Soothes Throat

SOOTHES-THROAT

Soothes throat discomfort, including from a sore or ticklish throat.

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Decongestant

DECONGESTANT

An herb that reduces mucus production often by restricting blood flow to mucus membranes.

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Expectorant

EXPECTORANT

Expectorants help you eliminate mucus from the lungs. These herbs often work by increasing the quantity of mucus, or thinning the mucus. Expectorants are indicated when phlegm congests the lower respiratory tract.

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Cardiac Stimulant

CARDIAC-STIMULANT

Herbs that increase the heart rate. Useful in cardiovascular health, blood stagnation, and subjective feeling of heaviness in the chest area.

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Warms Head

WARMS-HEAD

An herb that increases sensations of heat and warmth in the head.

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Warms Ears

WARMS-EARS

Stimulates peripheral circulation to warm extremities, including the ears.

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Hemostatic

HEMOSTATIC

An herb that stops bleeding.

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Diuretic

DIURETIC

Herbs that promote urine formation, thereby flushing the kidneys and urinary tract while eliminating any excess water retention. As diuretics reduce water retention, they are often used to reduce blood pressure.

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Antispasmodic

ANTISPASMODIC

Herbs that reduce or inhibit muscle spasms or cramping, such as in asthma, menstruation, hear palpitations, migraine, or IBS.

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Constituents:
Coumarin

COUMARIN

Moderately toxic, vascular tonic, hypotensive, and anti-inflammatory.

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Aromatase Inhibitor

AROMATASE-INHIBITOR

Blocks estrogen synthesis by inhibiting conversion of progesterone and testosterone into estrogen.

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Foods with a Similar Nature to Yogurt with Honey & Cinnamon

Cinnamon

Cinnamon has these Actions in Common

Burns-toxins, Decongestant, Diuretic, Soothes-throat, Cardiac-stimulant, Demulcent, Expectorant, Stimulates-energy, Appetizer, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Hemostatic, Warms-chest

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Mustard Powder

Mustard Powder has these Actions in Common

Warms-abdomen, Warms-head, Burns-toxins, Decongestant, Expectorant, Warms-chest, Cardiac-stimulant, Diaphoretic, Stimulates-energy, Warms-ears, Antispasmodic, Carminative, Diuretic

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Mustard

Mustard has these Actions in Common

Burns-toxins, Decongestant, Expectorant, Warms-chest, Cardiac-stimulant, Diaphoretic, Stimulates-energy, Warms-ears, Antispasmodic, Carminative, Diuretic, Warms-abdomen, Warms-head

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Mustard Seed

Mustard Seed has these Actions in Common

Warms-ears, Antispasmodic, Carminative, Diuretic, Warms-abdomen, Warms-head, Burns-toxins, Decongestant, Expectorant, Warms-chest, Cardiac-stimulant, Diaphoretic, Stimulates-energy

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Cloves

Cloves has these Actions in Common

Burns-toxins, Diaphoretic, Numbs-anasthetic, Warms-ears, Cardiac-stimulant, Expectorant, Warms-abdomen, Warms-head, Antispasmodic, Carminative, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Warms-chest

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Basil

Basil has these Actions in Common

Antispasmodic, Cardiac-stimulant, Diaphoretic, Warms-head, Appetizer, Carminative, Diuretic, Burns-toxins, Decongestant, Warms-ears

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Allspice

Allspice has these Actions in Common

Burns-toxins, Decongestant, Warms-chest, Antispasmodic, Cardiac-stimulant, Numbs-anasthetic, Warms-head, Appetizer, Carminative, Stimulates-energy

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Cardamom

Cardamom has these Actions in Common

Antispasmodic, Carminative, Diuretic, Appetizer, Decongestant, Expectorant, Burns-toxins, Diaphoretic, Stimulates-energy

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Fennel Seeds

Fennel Seeds has these Actions in Common

Appetizer, Carminative, Expectorant, Burns-toxins, Decongestant, Stimulates-energy, Antispasmodic, Cardiac-stimulant, Diuretic

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Daikon Radish

Daikon Radish has these Actions in Common

Diaphoretic, Stimulates-energy, Warms-head, Cardiac-stimulant, Diuretic, Warms-abdomen, Decongestant, Expectorant, Warms-chest

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Dill

Dill has these Actions in Common

Burns-toxins, Diuretic, Antispasmodic, Carminative, Expectorant, Appetizer, Diaphoretic, Stimulates-energy

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Herb Supplements with a Similar Nature to Yogurt with Honey & Cinnamon

Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi)

Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi) has these Actions in Common

Appetizer, Stimulates-energy, Burns-toxins, Warms-chest, Cardiac-stimulant, Warms-ears, Decongestant, Warms-head, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Expectorant, Antispasmodic, Nerve-relaxant-grounding

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Wild Ginger

Wild Ginger has these Actions in Common

Antispasmodic, Warms-chest, Appetizer, Warms-ears, Burns-toxins, Cardiac-stimulant, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Expectorant, Stimulates-energy

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Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru)

Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru) has these Actions in Common

Decongestant, Diuretic, Stimulates-energy, Antispasmodic, Warms-chest, Cardiac-stimulant, Warms-ears, Carminative, Warms-head

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Pennyroyal

Pennyroyal has these Actions in Common

Carminative, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Expectorant, Numbs-anasthetic, Antispasmodic, Appetizer, Cardiac-stimulant

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Trikatu

Trikatu has these Actions in Common

Decongestant, Diaphoretic, Warms-abdomen, Appetizer, Burns-toxins, Cardiac-stimulant, Carminative

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Osha

Osha has these Actions in Common

Warms-chest, Burns-toxins, Cardiac-stimulant, Carminative, Decongestant, Diaphoretic, Expectorant

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Hot Shower

Hot Shower has these Actions in Common

Decongestant, Diaphoretic, Expectorant, Warms-chest, Warms-head, Antispasmodic, Cardiac-stimulant

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Inhale Steam

Inhale Steam has these Actions in Common

Soothes-throat, Warms-chest, Warms-head, Decongestant, Demulcent, Diaphoretic, Expectorant

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Hot Bath

Hot Bath has these Actions in Common

Warms-head, Antispasmodic, Cardiac-stimulant, Decongestant, Diaphoretic, Expectorant, Warms-chest

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Epsom Salt Bath

Epsom Salt Bath has these Actions in Common

Warms-head, Antispasmodic, Cardiac-stimulant, Decongestant, Diaphoretic, Expectorant, Warms-chest

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Thyme White Essential Oil - 1/3 oz

Thyme White Essential Oil - 1/3 oz has these Actions in Common

Burns-toxins, Decongestant, Diaphoretic, Expectorant, Stimulates-energy, Antispasmodic, Appetizer

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John Immel, the founder of Joyful Belly, teaches people how to have a healthy diet and lifestyle with Ayurveda biocharacteristics. His approach to Ayurveda is clinical, yet exudes an ease which many find enjoyable and insightful. John also directs Joyful Belly's School of Ayurveda, offering professional clinical training in Ayurveda for over 15 years.

John's interest in Ayurveda and specialization in digestive tract pathology was inspired by a complex digestive disorder acquired from years of international travel, as well as public service work in South Asia. John's commitment to the detailed study of digestive disorders reflects his zeal to get down to the roots of the problem. His hope and belief in the capacity of each & every client to improve their quality of life is nothing short of a personal passion. John's creativity in the kitchen and delight in cooking for others comes from his family oriented upbringing. In addition to his certification in Ayurveda, John holds a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Harvard University.

John enjoys sharing Ayurveda within the context of his Catholic roots, and finds Ayurveda gives him an opportunity to participate in the healing mission of the Church. Jesus expressed God's love by feeding and healing the sick. That kindness is the fundamental ministry of Ayurveda as well. Outside of work, John enjoys spending time with his wife and 7 kids, and pursuing his love of theology, philosophy, and language.

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Sharp is right! I used some plain yogurt for the lassi, and it was the tangiest "sweet" lassi I have ever had! It wasn't bad, just not my favorite.
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