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![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() (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, 488 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. 560 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) 5 ratings, 922 likes SAVE FOODAlmond milk is a wonderful soothing drink that builds strength, immunity, and grounded energy. Its cool, heavy sweetness creates a sensation of stability and calm in the body, while offering easily accessible energy. For those suffering from lactose... ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() (5.00 out of 5 stars) 2 ratings, 656 likes SAVE FOODAs the most widely grown tree nut in the world, these crunchy little nuggets are highly revered for building strength and intelligence across many ancient cultures. Originally native to the levant and in Northern Africa as far west as Morocco, almonds... ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() (5.00 out of 5 stars) 1 rating, 1145 likes SAVE FOODIn Norse mythology, apples are said to provide eternal youthfulness. Apples appear in many religious traditions, including the bible, often as a forbidden fruit. Apples originated in Western Asia, where its wild ancestor still grows today. There are... ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() (3.67 out of 5 stars) 3 ratings, 401 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.... 381 likes SAVE FOODFrank Cook and I happened to visit our friend Aaron Wilson during apricot season in Jerome, Arizona. The Turks have a saying, 'the only thing better than this is an apricot from Damascus.' We should rewrite that phrase to include wild apricots from... ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() (4.50 out of 5 stars) 2 ratings, 532 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, 485 likes SAVE FOODAsparagus has a delicate flavor and texture making it an ideal vegetable for gourmet cuisine! ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() (4.00 out of 5 stars) 5 ratings, 806 likes SAVE FOODReplenish Electrolytes and RehydrateYou have spent a long hot afternoon tending your garden or chasing the kids and you're feeling parched. But sometimes, no matter how much water you drink, your body still feels thirsty. Simple... ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() (5.00 out of 5 stars) 1 rating, 388 likes SAVE FOODBarley has an ancient history, and was first cultivated in the Near East. 598 likes SAVE FOODBasil's warm and spicy aroma adds a passionate flare to any dish, bringing the heat of the Mediterranean sun to your table. Its bright green color and vigorous flavor is unmistakable in pesto. It adds verve to a home-made tomato sauce, and is a perky... ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() (4.00 out of 5 stars) 2 ratings, 760 likes SAVE FOODRice builds ojas. Ojas is said to have the smell of burnt rice. Of rices, Basmati is the most sattvic and aromatic. Rice is nourishing and easy to digest giving more 'bang for the buck'. Rice offers more calories with less effort from digestive... AYURVEDIC FACE ASSESSMENT
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