by Asaf Feit | Food Index, Vegetables
PeppermintPeppermint’s high concentration of an aromatic, volatile oil known as Mentha, gives mint its fresh smell. Mentha, like many aromatic oils, shocks, refreshes and numbs, with the end result of relaxing, opening and clearing tissues. Aromatic spices like mint...
by Asaf Feit | Food Index, Vegetables
PeasAlthough botanically they are defined as fruit, sweet peas behave like the legumes they so closely resemble: cool, heavy, sweet and astringent. Their naturally cooling properties are soothing to Pitta. For Vata, they are better served spiced, else they could...
by Asaf Feit | Food Index, Vegetables
Parsley (fresh)Parsley is an exceptional diuretic, which allows for water excretion without the loss of electrolytes. It’s hot and dry qualities are helpful for draining excess Kapha, as in phlegm related urinary infections.Use parsley in heavy dishes, such as...
by Asaf Feit | Food Index, Vegetables
OnionPungent and penetrating, raw onions have strong laxative, diaphoretic and antibacterial properties.The qualities of cooked onions are somewhat different than those of raw onions. The longer they cook the sweeter and less Pitta aggravating onions become, and the...
by Asaf Feit | Food Index, Vegetables
LettuceCool and bitter, lettuce is perfect for overheated, aggressive or impatient people. It is also a good match for the overweight, lethargic, watery individuals, that can benefit from lettuce lightness and bitterness.Vata people should eat lettuce with lemon and...
by Asaf Feit | Food Index, Vegetables
LeekPropertiesTaste: pungentNatural Attributes: Light, Slightly oily, HotTissue impact (Vipak): ReducingThermal impact (Virya): WarmingDosha impact: Increases Pitta, decreases Vata and KaphaDigestive impact (Agni): easy to digestChannels (Srotas): opensFeces:...
by Asaf Feit | Food Index, Vegetables
KohlrabiA member of the cabbage family, kohlrabi aggravates vata due to its dryness. To avoid this, Vata should consume kohlrabi cooked, oiled and well spiced. PropertiesTaste: sweet, bitterNatural Attributes: dryTissue impact (Vipak): reducingThermal impact (Virya):...
by Asaf Feit | Food Index, Vegetables
GarlicGarlic is very stimulating and warming, and is known as an aphrodisiac, which awakens one’s desires. For this reason, yogis and monks in India avoid garlic.Raw garlic is pungent, cleansing and has a laxative action. It is a useful remedy for Kapha...
by Asaf Feit | Food Index, Vegetables
Fresh GingerVery hot and sharp, fresh ginger is used to alleviate Kapha related symptoms, and aggravates Pitta. The sweet post digestive effect of ginger moistens and nourishes tissues, and is anti-inflammatory. Fresh ginger is regarded as “the great medicine” in both...
by Asaf Feit | Food Index, Vegetables
CucumberThe iconic image of a woman resting with cucumber slices on her eyes, strongly implies its cooling and freshening nature. Cucumber can be used to relieve thirst and freshen breath, to cool you down form summer’s heat, cool your liver and aid your urinary...
by Asaf Feit | Food Index, Vegetables
Coriander (leaves)Coriander is a great vegetable for aiding digestion while cooling the blood and detoxifying the Liver. Coriander juice or coriander soup (for the weaker individual) will treat UTI (urinary tract infection) and aid to combat vaginal infections as...
by Asaf Feit | Food Index, Vegetables
Celery (stalk)Celery is a magical remedy for treating congestive Liver disorders from excessive long term consumption of animal protein, unhealthy fats and junk food. For the most potent effect, prepare celery juice. if digestion is compromised, cook in vegetable...
