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VEGETARIANWHAT DOES IT DO TO YOU? HOW CAN YOU MINIMIZE NEGATIVE EFFECTS?
Written by John Immel,
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Written by John Immel,
Are you prone to a problem with 'Vegetarian'?
Vegetarian DietsVegetarian foods often leave fewer residues than animal products after digestion and for some help increase vitality. A vegetarian lifestyle is more environmentally friendly, and can help a person advance on their spiritual journey. But vegetarians have to be careful. Many vegetarians becomes anemic and protein deficient. Adopting a vegetarian lifestyle needs to be a good fit for the individual. In general, Vata types have the hardest time staying healthy with a vegetarian diet. However there are exceptions! Pitta Kapha people, on the other hand, often need less meat than they think.Some recommendations for vegetarian based proteins sources include sunflower seeds, hemp seed, quinoa, mung beans, and tofu. Beans are an excellent source of protein in general but may provoke Vata. Cheese is a great protein source but is more difficult to digest and Kapha provoking. Transitioning to a Vegetarian LifestyleSuddenly adopting a vegetarian diet can cause irreparable damage to intestines, and may cause nutritional deficiencies depending upon your body type. The transition to a vegetarian diet can take years, even generations. Forgive your body for these shortcomings. Even if your intentions are perfect, your body is still attached to the earth.Start slow to keep your metabolism stable and cravings at a minimum. For example, trying cutting out red meat gradually (over a year). See how you feel. Try reducing the quantity and frequency of other meats slowly, instead of cutting them out 'cold turkey!' For example having a piece of chicken once a week and then once a month might be a more stable way to transition. Vegan Diets
Vegans are vegetarians who don't eat dairy products or eggs. This diet is especially challenging to Vata individuals, and often healing for Kaphas. Taurine levels were found to be significantly lower in vegans, and may reduce bile acid pool.
Vegans are vegetarians who don't eat dairy products or eggs. Typically Pitta Kapha individuals are the best fit for a vegan diet. A vegan diet can be challenging to Vata and Kapha individuals, depending on the strength of their blood (rakta dhatu). A vegan diet, because it is such a strict and austere diet, can degenerate into orthorexia, hypersensitivity, and anxiety over food choices. Some individuals may find a vegan diet depleting. This can be especially true if you are a Vata predominant person living in a predominantly dry and cold climate. Taurine amino acid levels were found to be significantly lower in vegans. A vegan diet may also reduce the bile acid pool. Some of the conditions that may indicate your body is overly depleted due to a vegan diet include:
The intention behind adopting a vegan diet is often benevolent, however the consequences may be harmful. From an Ayurvedic perspective, it's important to consider whether your body can handle a vegan diet. ARE YOU NEW TO AYURVEDA?
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DIET FOR IMBALANCES RELATED TO 'VEGETARIAN'Augment your diet with these specially chosen ingredients below which may be useful for 'Vegetarian'. Individual results vary depending the cause of your imbalance and by constitution. Please research the ingredients below to find which are most helpful for you, and check with your doctor before making any changes to your health and wellness routine.PRODUCTS FOR IMBALANCES RELATED TO 'VEGETARIAN'FIND MORE DIET RELATED PRODUCTS
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DIGESTION PRODUCTSCLEANSE AND DETOX PRODUCTS DISCLAIMER: The pathogenesis of each person's condition is unique, and so the diet must be fit to the individual and the unique root causes of the condition in your body. WHAT IMBALANCES CAN IT CAUSE?
AGGRAVATES THESE DOSHAS & QUALITIES 'Vegetarian' is likely to aggravate the following doshas and qualities. If you have a systemic imbalance of one of these doshas or qualities,
Ayurveda would generally recommend removing, substitute or lessen the frequency of 'Vegetarian'.
 Imbalance Accumulates Improper food and lifestyle causes balances to accumulate. Ayurveda shows you exactly which doshas and qualities will accumulate in your body. Once these doshas and qualities accumulate too much, they will begin to cause disease. You can reduce an imbalanced dosha or quality by removing things that aggravate it from your diet and lifestyle.V = VATA, P = PITTA, K = KAPHA 
To learn more about the symbols above, click on them. Are you prone to a problem with 'Vegetarian'?
Heart & Circulation: Blood Tonic BLOOD-TONICAn herb that produces more blood cells in the body or otherwise strengthens blood. Helpful for anemia and other types of deficiency.ADDRESS ISSUES IN STAGE OF DISEASE 0VEGETARIAN IS IN STAGE OF DISEASE 0 - POTENTIAL CAUSEPotential causes increase and disturb your imbalanced doshas and qualities, 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 quality 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 quality 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. REDUCE THESE RELATED SYMPTOMS & HABITSThe following symptoms & habits may be related to 'Vegetarian'. See your quiz results for a computerized assessment of your body type. Please click on the symptoms below to learn more about them.
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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. His online course Balance Your Ayurvedic Diet in a Week provides tools for gracefully healing with Ayurveda to thousands. 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. Comments & Personal ExperiencesWhat are some of the reasons why you include 'vegetarian' in your life? Is there something you'd like to know about 'vegetarian'?30 likes
Would anyone care to expand upon the exceptions with Vata? Also, are you familiar with different metabolic types according to western thought and how they correspond to the doshas?
Hi Kim, Thanks for sharing you experience. If order to offset Vata imbalances while being vegetarian, increase your oils and whole grains. Ghee is a great one! Lots of sweet potatoes, basmati rice, and hearty soups will all be helpful this time of year.
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