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62 likes SAVE FOODAcorns are high in tannins, a bitter and astringent acid that irritates the digestive tract and causes constipation. However, tannins are water soluble. 845 likes SAVE FOODAcorn Squash is a nourishing, grounding vegetable whose sweetness can be the centerpiece of a hearty meal. As sweet taste is almost always cold, be sure to warm your acorn squash with mild spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, or more savory options like... ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() (5.00 out of 5 stars) 1 rating, 424 likes SAVE FOODAdzuki beans are known to have originated in China where they are used extensively in traditional medicine. They are a staple in the macrobiotic diet and very popular in Japan, second only to the soybean in terms of consumption and popularity. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() (5.00 out of 5 stars) 1 rating, 489 likes SAVE FOODAjwain is native to the Middle East and is still common in Egypt as well as Indian cooking. Like turmeric, ajwain is a spice used to enhance digestibility rather than flavor. 562 likes SAVE FOODPromotes strength and solidity. Anabolic, but without creating stagnation. Regulates estrogen (phytoestrogens can increase or decrease estrogen as needed). Liver, Spleen Yin Tonic. Alfalfa is a urinary & GI membrane restorative. (Source: Holmes) ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() (5.00 out of 5 stars) 2 ratings, 444 likes SAVE FOODHighly aromatic & spicy, Allspice is an ideal appetizer that refreshes the mouth. It is a delicious addition to meats and desserts, where it doubles as a digestive aid. It's taste and astringency closely resembles cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves and it... ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() (4.00 out of 5 stars) 1 rating, 476 likes SAVE FOODAmaranth represented up to 80% of the caloric intake of the Aztecs before the Spanish conquest. Amaranth tastes somewhat like corn, but is somewhat less sweet. Others have described the taste as nutty, like bacon or wood, or slightly bitter. It is... ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() (3.67 out of 5 stars) 3 ratings, 403 likes SAVE FOODApples are crunchy and leave a rough feeling on the roof of the mouth, both signs of astringency. Astringency is drying. Thus raw apples provoke Vata and constipation. Cooked apples and apple sauce are more Vata friendly. They are not astringent.... 387 likes SAVE FOODArtichokes are a traditional liver remedy. As a member of the thistle family, they are ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() (4.50 out of 5 stars) 2 ratings, 534 likes SAVE FOODIts sharp peppery flavor is a sign that arugula is light and easy to digest for those with slow, cold digestion, or to help take a heavy meal and "lighten" it, so your body can assimilate the nutrients of the entire dish. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() (5.00 out of 5 stars) 1 rating, 487 likes SAVE FOODAsparagus has a delicate flavor and texture making it an ideal vegetable for gourmet cuisine! ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() (5.00 out of 5 stars) 3 ratings, 867 likes SAVE FOODThe avocado fruit grows on trees, but does not ripen until after it has been picked. It has a pear shape, and a rough, dark green to black skin with tiny bumps, which earned it the name "alligator pear". Unlike other fruits, avocado isn't sweet at all,... ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() (5.00 out of 5 stars) 1 rating, 388 likes SAVE FOODBarley has an ancient history, and was first cultivated in the Near East. AYURVEDIC FACE ASSESSMENT
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