There is no right or wrong answer to the raw versus cooked debate. The real answer to the debate depends on the digestive strength of the individual. Raw food offers nutritional benefits but is more difficult to digest, causing gas and bloating in those with weak digestion. Cooked food is easier to digest but destroys some vitamins and enzymes. Neither is superior.

If raw food gives you gas, the toxicity created by the gas & fermentation outweighs the nutritional benefits of the food. Indigestible food is considered poison in Ayurveda. Many under cooked foods are hard and chewy, and hard to chew usually means hard to digest. The measure of good food is not just its contents, but its interaction with your body.

Pitta people have the strongest digestive strength and can tolerate more raw foods than other doshas. Juicing fresh raw vegetables or blending fruits into a smoothie might make them more digestible for some people. Once food has been pulverized and thoroughly blended, the body does not have to do as much work to process it. But, it still depends on the power of one's agni.

The qualities of raw food itself are light, cold, rough, difficult, and clear. Raw food feels cold in the stomach and rough on the GI. It has the qualities of Vata and can therefore increase Vata if consumed in excess. Many claim that raw food can be a path to spiritual development, attesting to its light and subtle qualities. A person on a raw food diet might feel inspired and light - like they are floating on air, living off the prana of raw fruits and raw vegetables.

Another danger in raw food is that undercooked food often contains parasites. Whether or not the issue is publicized, parasites are common in every country including developed industrialized nations. See our list of raw recipes

HERBS AND PRODUCTS FOR IMBALANCES RELATED TO 'RAW FOOD / SALADS'

AGGRAVATES THESE DOSHAS & BIOCHARACTERISTICS

Imbalance Accumulates

Improper food and lifestyle causes balances to accumulate. Ayurveda shows you exactly which doshas and biocharacteristics are likely to accumulate in your body. Once these doshas and biocharacteristics accumulate too much, they will begin to cause imbalance. You can reduce an imbalanced dosha or biocharacteristic by removing things that aggravate it from your diet and lifestyle.

BIOCHARACTERISTIC	FOODS TO AVOID	DO YOU HAVE THIS IMBALANCE?
VATA	MODERATE THESE VATA FOODS IF RAW FOOD / SALADS IS CAUSING A PROBLEM	FIND OUT Status Unknown Take these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Vata' dosha.
COLD ABOUT COLD BIOCHARACTERISTIC Cold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow. LEARN MORE ABOUT COLD	MODERATE THESE COLD FOODS IF RAW FOOD / SALADS IS CAUSING A PROBLEM	FIND OUT Status Unknown Take these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Cold' guna.
DIFFICULT ABOUT DIFFICULT BIOCHARACTERISTIC Difficult refers to anything that is difficult to digest, or takes a long time to digest. LEARN MORE ABOUT DIFFICULT	MODERATE THESE DIFFICULT FOODS IF RAW FOOD / SALADS IS CAUSING A PROBLEM	FIND OUT Status Unknown Take these quizzes to find out if you need to decrease Difficult to digest foods.
DRY ABOUT DRY BIOCHARACTERISTIC Dry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis. LEARN MORE ABOUT DRY	MODERATE THESE DRY FOODS IF RAW FOOD / SALADS IS CAUSING A PROBLEM	FIND OUT Status Unknown Take these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Dry' guna.
LIGHT ABOUT LIGHT BIOCHARACTERISTIC Lightness is identified by reduced weight. LEARN MORE ABOUT LIGHT	MODERATE THESE LIGHT FOODS IF RAW FOOD / SALADS IS CAUSING A PROBLEM	FIND OUT Status Unknown Take these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Light' guna.

To learn more about the symbols above, click on them.

SEE A DIET WHICH REMOVES THESE BIOCHARACTERISTICS

ADDRESS ISSUES IN STAGE OF DISEASE 0

Potential causes increase and disturb your imbalanced doshas and biocharacteristics, causing them to accumulate and spiral out of control. For example, if you're overheated and eat a chili pepper, heat may become excessive and cause disease. As a dosha or biocharacteristic accumulates in your body according to your dietary and lifestyle habits, it is more and more likely to cause disease. You can reduce an imbalanced dosha or biocharacteristic in two ways, by removing, or lessening the frequency of aggravating causes from your diet and lifestyle, as well as by favoring balancing diet and lifestyle practices. For example, try eating something as cool as a cucumber when you're overheated, instead of a chili pepper.

Biocharacteristics of the 24,167 People Reporting Raw Food / Salads

BIOCHARACTERISTIC

AVG CLIENT LEVEL %

%CASES (#)

#IMBALANCE

Salty

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66.6%

17.7% (4,270)

7,179 have Salty constitution

Oily

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65.9%

24.2% (5,839)

9,587 have Oily constitution

Light Sign

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62.9%

24.1% (5,826)

9,391 have Light constitution

Bitter

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60.6%

21.7% (5,247)

8,626 have Bitter constitution

Astringent

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60.3%

20.3% (4,914)

8,068 have Astringent constitution

Kapha

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59.5%

32.0% (7,723)

12,745 have Kapha constitution

Dry Sign

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56.7%

22.7% (5,485)

9,009 have Dry constitution

Sweet

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54.4%

24.3% (5,882)

9,650 have Sweet constitution

Hot

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46.4%

20.8% (5,028)

7,949 have Hot constitution

Difficult Sign

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45.6%

21.2% (5,129)

8,532 have Difficult constitution

Heavy

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37.4%

24.1% (5,815)

9,738 have Heavy constitution

Sour

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36.7%

19.2% (4,641)

7,528 have Sour constitution

Pungent

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36.3%

18.0% (4,360)

6,802 have Pungent constitution

Pitta

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32.6%

28.6% (6,912)

10,540 have Pitta constitution

Causes Vata

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30.2%

28.7% (6,943)

11,554 have Vata constitution

Cold Sign

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28.4%

20.0% (4,830)

8,107 have Cold constitution

Gooey

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27.8%

17.4% (4,199)

7,069 have Gooey constitution

Toxic

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24.8%

17.4% (4,207)

7,099 have Toxic constitution

Risk Factors of Raw Food / Salads

People who reported the symptoms below were also more likely to report Raw Food / Salads. Overall, 61.49% of 39,943 surveyed in this research study reported Raw Food / Salads.

SYMPTOM (Cases)

Cases With Both

Coincidence %

Increase from 61.49%

High fiber diet (11140)

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8166

73.3%

+1.2 times

Broccoli, Cauliflower, Cabbage (24983)

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17716

70.9%

+1.2 times

Brown Rice (12922)

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9114

70.5%

+1.1 times

Fruits with meals/yogurt (14270)

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10050

70.4%

+1.1 times

Eating vegetables to suppress hunger (9352)

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6565

70.2%

+1.1 times

Exercising more than 1 hour a day (4529)

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3156

69.7%

+1.1 times

Protein Shakes (10190)

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7032

69%

+1.1 times

Food is romantic / passionate (9067)

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6226

68.7%

+1.1 times

Food builds strength & endurance (19418)

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13328

68.6%

+1.1 times

Exercising 6+ times per week (6093)

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4176

68.5%

+1.1 times

Peanuts (12504)

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8549

68.4%

+1.1 times

Tomatoes (23795)

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16230

68.2%

+1.1 times

Implant / Prosthesis (787)

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534

67.9%

+1.1 times

Beans (20101)

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13430

66.8%

+1.1 times

Food exists for health (22667)

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15136

66.8%

+1.1 times

Taking Enzyme Supplements (5194)

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3467

66.8%

+1.1 times

Strong muscles (13670)

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9115

66.7%

+1.1 times

Alcohol 2+ times / week (13863)

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9218

66.5%

+1.1 times

Drink lots of water (22730)

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15085

66.4%

+1.1 times

Preoccupied with healthy eating (10868)

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7214

66.4%

+1.1 times

Macrobiotic diet (1127)

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747

66.3%

+1.1 times

Clear / absent tongue coating (6104)

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4035

66.1%

+1.1 times

Variety in food is fun (24158)

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15971

66.1%

+1.1 times

Exercising when emotional (5575)

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3685

66.1%

+1.1 times

Red meat (14935)

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9840

65.9%

+1.1 times

Chewing and spitting food (1294)

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852

65.8%

+1.1 times

Water after meals (16151)

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10605

65.7%

+1.1 times

Strong desire to exercise (17654)

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11588

65.6%

+1.1 times

Feel unhealthy when skip exercise (17772)

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11662

65.6%

+1.1 times

Steady Tongue (7301)

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4779

65.5%

+1.1 times

Pliable / elastic skin (6272)

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4106

65.5%

+1.1 times

Orangish skin (495)

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324

65.5%

+1.1 times

Taking 3+ Supplements (16668)

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10925

65.5%

+1.1 times

Pain relieved by exercise (1996)

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1305

65.4%

+1.1 times

Spicy food (16819)

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10977

65.3%

+1.1 times

Skin cancer (1006)

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657

65.3%

+1.1 times

Sensitive to Poison Ivy (4129)

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2697

65.3%

+1.1 times

Exercising after eating too much (2548)

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1664

65.3%

+1.1 times

Blue Ring Around Iris (1793)

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1169

65.2%

+1.1 times

Have step children (2052)

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1337

65.2%

+1.1 times

Frequent travel (2968)

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1931

65.1%

+1.1 times

Prolapsed colon (272)

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177

65.1%

+1.1 times

Cancer (1357)

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881

64.9%

+1.1 times

Daily physical labor (4606)

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2989

64.9%

+1.1 times

Post Menopausal (6871)

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4445

64.7%

+1.1 times

Glaucoma (430)

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278

64.7%

+1.1 times

Home clean (18750)

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12130

64.7%

+1.1 times

Love humid climates (3476)

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2245

64.6%

+1.1 times

Mononucleosis (Past) (2257)

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1456

64.5%

+1.0 times

Currently pregnant (155)

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100

64.5%

+1.0 times

Feel guilty when skip exercise (18003)

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11605

64.5%

+1.0 times

Slow Heartbeat (1851)

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1192

64.4%

+1.0 times

Exercising without eating (7501)

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4834

64.4%

+1.0 times

Venereal Disease (781)

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502

64.3%

+1.0 times

Green stool (4522)

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2904

64.2%

+1.0 times

Past Chemotherapy (447)

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287

64.2%

+1.0 times

Eat many small meals throughout the day (8014)

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5148

64.2%

+1.0 times

Dislocated shoulder / ribs / etc (1069)

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686

64.2%

+1.0 times

Lean muscles (7844)

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5039

64.2%

+1.0 times

Love tropical climates (13599)

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8730

64.2%

+1.0 times

Dilated Pupil (518)

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332

64.1%

+1.0 times

Pregnant in past (8395)

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5378

64.1%

+1.0 times

Past Radiation (486)

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311

64%

+1.0 times

Liver spots numerous (3200)

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2047

64%

+1.0 times

Seborrheic keratoses (1221)

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781

64%

+1.0 times

Laryngitis (906)

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579

63.9%

+1.0 times

Omitting Food Groups (10981)

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7013

63.9%

+1.0 times

Grave's Disease (229)

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146

63.8%

+1.0 times

Joint pain after eating (712)

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454

63.8%

+1.0 times

Love dry climates (8987)

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5722

63.7%

+1.0 times

Iced/cold drinks (14492)

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9220

63.6%

+1.0 times

Eat out when traveling (17347)

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11038

63.6%

+1.0 times

Bulky muscles (2089)

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1328

63.6%

+1.0 times

Pink skin (6880)

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4368

63.5%

+1.0 times

Sun damage/burn (6640)

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4211

63.4%

+1.0 times

Chocolate (21019)

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13321

63.4%

+1.0 times

Compulsive exercising (1909)

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1211

63.4%

+1.0 times

Sausage or snake stool with smooth surface (11645)

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7376

63.3%

+1.0 times

Drink coffee 3+ times a week (24070)

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15248

63.3%

+1.0 times

Smooth complexion (13581)

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8602

63.3%

+1.0 times

Strep Throat (1657)

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1049

63.3%

+1.0 times

Clear urine (19057)

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12048

63.2%

+1.0 times

Calluses (5116)

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3233

63.2%

+1.0 times

Tendinitis (2623)

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1659

63.2%

+1.0 times

Currently/recently on a diet (11960)

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7561

63.2%

+1.0 times

Elbow pain (2565)

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1620

63.2%

+1.0 times

Hot Flashes (6094)

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3850

63.2%

+1.0 times

Wheat Intolerance (6953)

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4385

63.1%

+1.0 times

Red capillaries visible (4003)

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2526

63.1%

+1.0 times

Warts (2402)

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1516

63.1%

+1.0 times

Sausage / banana shaped stool (12838)

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8104

63.1%

+1.0 times

Tobacco Cigarette Smoker (Past) (9489)

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5983

63.1%

+1.0 times

Tight clothing / belts (3919)

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2472

63.1%

+1.0 times

Clear mucus (9678)

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6095

63%

+1.0 times

Blood or pus in mucus (462)

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291

63%

+1.0 times

Warm to touch (7183)

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4522

63%

+1.0 times

Chronic Peeling (1173)

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739

63%

+1.0 times

Detergent allergy (3204)

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2016

62.9%

+1.0 times

Small pores (4951)

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3116

62.9%

+1.0 times

3+ children (5534)

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3480

62.9%

+1.0 times

Long, large stool (Lincoln Log) (9861)

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6204

62.9%

+1.0 times

Complications of Those Reporting Raw Food / Salads

In this research study, people who report Raw Food / Salads were likely to report the following:

REPORTS

CASES WITH BOTH

INCREASE

%

NORMALLY

Prolonged bleeding when cut (Poor clotting)

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737

+1.7 times

3%

1.74% (1,259 cases)

Slow, heavy digestion

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9043

+1.6 times

37%

22.89% (21,898 cases)

Painful menstruation & menstrual cramps

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8302

+1.6 times

34%

21.59% (13,471 cases)

Restricting Food Intake

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9815

+1.5 times

41%

28.12% (15,613 cases)

Conflict makes me restless

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16100

+1.3 times

67%

52.33% (43,701 cases)

Exercising after eating too much

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1664

+1.3 times

7%

5.47% (2,548 cases)

Currently/recently on a diet

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7561

+1.3 times

31%

24.25% (11,960 cases)

Long workday

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8926

+1.3 times

37%

28.99% (22,260 cases)

Artificial sweeteners

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4980

+1.2 times

21%

17.04% (8,589 cases)

Abdominal surgery

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726

+1.2 times

3%

2.47% (1,336 cases)

Strong hunger

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11717

+1.2 times

48%

39.61% (31,540 cases)

Exercising 6+ times per week

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4176

+1.2 times

17%

14.07% (6,093 cases)

Exercising without eating

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4834

+1.2 times

Small increase

20%

16.67% (7,501 cases)

Compulsive exercising

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1211

+1.2 times

Small increase

5%

4.18% (1,909 cases)

Blisters

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379

+1.2 times

Small increase

2%

1.68% (609 cases)

Skin growths - other

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381

+1.2 times

Small increase

2%

1.68% (619 cases)

Gas, irregular digestion

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16779

+1.2 times

Small increase

69%

58.32% (47,247 cases)

Gain weight easily

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12549

+1.2 times

Small increase

52%

43.99% (35,031 cases)

Irregular/small appetite

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6711

+1.2 times

Small increase

28%

23.81% (20,509 cases)

High fiber diet

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8166

+1.2 times

Small increase

34%

28.99% (11,140 cases)

Fruits with meals/yogurt

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10050

+1.2 times

Small increase

42%

36.11% (14,270 cases)

Overwhelmed by responsibilities

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11489

+1.2 times

Small increase

48%

41.32% (19,304 cases)

Broccoli, Cauliflower, Cabbage

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17716

+1.2 times

Small increase

73%

63.02% (24,983 cases)

Caring, calm, patient

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11321

+1.2 times

Small increase

47%

40.69% (32,300 cases)

Chewing and spitting food

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852

+1.2 times

Small increase

4%

3.47% (1,294 cases)

Food is romantic / passionate

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6226

+1.1 times

Small increase

26%

22.61% (9,067 cases)

Intense emotions

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14511

+1.1 times

Small increase

60%

52.25% (42,048 cases)

Citrus allergy

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373

+1.1 times

Small increase

2%

1.75% (670 cases)

Tomatoes

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16230

+1.1 times

Small increase

67%

58.66% (23,795 cases)

Protein Shakes

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7032

+1.1 times

Small increase

29%

25.42% (10,190 cases)

Exercising more than 1 hour a day

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3156

+1.1 times

Small increase

13%

11.43% (4,529 cases)

Exercising when emotional

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3685

+1.1 times

Small increase

15%

13.22% (5,575 cases)

Feel guilty when skip exercise

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11605

+1.1 times

Small increase

48%

42.31% (18,003 cases)

Workaholic

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3541

+1.1 times

Small increase

15%

13.24% (5,855 cases)

Canned/frozen food

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8162

+1.1 times

Small increase

34%

30.1% (13,186 cases)

Exercising as punishment

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1254

+1.1 times

Small increase

5%

4.43% (2,175 cases)

Brown Rice

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9114

+1.1 times

Small increase

38%

33.71% (12,922 cases)

Taking 3+ Supplements

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10925

+1.1 times

Small increase

45%

39.96% (16,668 cases)

Feel unhealthy when skip exercise

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11662

+1.1 times

Small increase

48%

42.65% (17,772 cases)

Anxiety, fear, uncertainty

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15954

+1.1 times

Small increase

66%

58.66% (47,291 cases)

Food Poisoning

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649

+1.1 times

Small increase

3%

2.68% (1,032 cases)

Sharp, gray, green, light brown eyes

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12682

+1.1 times

Small increase

52%

46.72% (34,930 cases)

Beans

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13430

+1.1 times

Small increase

56%

50.62% (20,101 cases)

Food builds strength & endurance

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13328

+1.1 times

Small increase

55%

49.72% (19,418 cases)

Red meat

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9840

+1.1 times

Small increase

41%

37.07% (14,935 cases)

Peanuts

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8549

+1.1 times

Small increase

35%

31.66% (12,504 cases)

Bleed less than other people

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385

+1.1 times

Small increase

2%

1.81% (637 cases)

Strong desire to exercise

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11588

+1.1 times

Small increase

48%

43.51% (17,654 cases)

Pain lower back

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11812

+1.1 times

Small increase

49%

44.53% (19,881 cases)

Variety in food is fun

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15971

+1.1 times

Small increase

66%

60% (24,158 cases)

Taking Enzyme Supplements

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3467

+1.1 times

Small increase

14%

12.74% (5,194 cases)

Gray teeth

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608

+1.1 times

Small increase

3%

2.73% (1,031 cases)

Frequent Leftovers

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9313

+1.1 times

Small increase

39%

35.49% (14,905 cases)

Water after meals

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10605

+1.1 times

Small increase

44%

40.08% (16,151 cases)

Anger, irritable, ambitious, analytical

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14443

+1.1 times

Small increase

60%

54.66% (42,924 cases)

Sharp language

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10886

+1.1 times

Small increase

45%

41.08% (32,070 cases)

Food exists for health

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15136

+1.1 times

Small increase

63%

57.63% (22,667 cases)

Frequent Stress

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14979

+1.1 times

Small increase

62%

56.87% (25,363 cases)

Feel overweight

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15217

+1.1 times

Small increase

63%

57.96% (25,362 cases)

Friends are work related, change with job

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7532

+1.1 times

Small increase

31%

28.54% (22,284 cases)

Insomnia

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8082

+1.1 times

Small increase

33%

30.39% (13,627 cases)

Exercise aggravates symptoms

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3015

+1.1 times

Small increase

12%

11.1% (5,106 cases)

Skip meals more than 2x/week

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9308

+1.1 times

Small increase

39%

36.1% (15,623 cases)

Iced/cold drinks

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9220

+1.1 times

Small increase

38%

35.19% (14,492 cases)

Thick, wavy hair

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9313

+1.1 times

Small increase

39%

36.12% (28,003 cases)

Trying to lose weight

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15476

+1.1 times

Small increase

64%

59.31% (25,373 cases)

Light sleeper

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10384

+1.1 times

Small increase

43%

39.85% (29,970 cases)

Fine, straight, light or reddish hair

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11516

+1.1 times

Small increase

48%

44.49% (32,420 cases)

Rarely Thirsty

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6777

+1.1 times

Small increase

28%

25.96% (20,226 cases)

Tension muscles when stressed

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5445

+1.1 times

Small increase

23%

21.33% (9,005 cases)

Tonsil Stones

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1411

+1.1 times

Small increase

6%

5.58% (2,415 cases)

Burritos

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4956

+1.1 times

Small increase

21%

19.55% (8,001 cases)

Thin skin

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8084

+1.1 times

Small increase

33%

30.74% (23,090 cases)

Alcohol 2+ times / week

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9218

+1.1 times

Small increase

38%

35.45% (13,863 cases)

Financially unstable

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7876

+1.1 times

Small increase

33%

30.79% (13,604 cases)

Intelligent, efficient, perfectionist

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15277

+1.1 times

Small increase

63%

58.9% (45,483 cases)

Bulimia, past or current

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2185

+1.1 times

Small increase

9%

8.43% (3,506 cases)

Short bursts of energy

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10805

+1.1 times

Small increase

45%

42.15% (34,156 cases)

Unemployed / underemployed

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4409

+1.1 times

Small increase

18%

16.88% (7,576 cases)

Drink lots of water

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15085

+1.1 times

Small increase

62%

58.15% (22,730 cases)

Vomiting

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630

+1.1 times

Small increase

3%

2.82% (1,149 cases)

Thin lips

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11013

+1.1 times

Small increase

46%

43.33% (32,184 cases)

Spicy food

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10977

+1.1 times

Small increase

45%

42.42% (16,819 cases)

Fatty fried food

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6641

+1.1 times

Small increase

27%

25.49% (11,744 cases)

Anorexia, past or current

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2421

+1.1 times

Small increase

10%

9.45% (4,050 cases)

Avoids heat

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7273

+1.1 times

Small increase

30%

28.35% (23,304 cases)

Dry, dark, frizzy hair

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7832

+1.1 times

Small increase

32%

30.27% (24,799 cases)

Celiac Disease

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682

+1.1 times

Small increase

3%

2.85% (1,108 cases)

Lose weight easily

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4120

+1.1 times

Small increase

17%

16.19% (13,037 cases)

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About the Author

John Immel, the founder of Joyful Belly, teaches people how to have a healthy diet and lifestyle with Ayurveda. His approach to Ayurveda exudes a certain ease, which many find enjoyable and insightful. John also directs Joyful Belly's School of Ayurveda , which specializes in digestive tract pathology & Ayurvedic nutrition. John and his wife Natalie recently published Explore Your Hunger: A Guide to Hunger, Appetite & Food.

John's interest in Ayurveda and digestive tract pathology was inspired by a complex digestive disorder acquired from years of international travel, including his 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.

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