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Recipes with Miso: Ginger Miso Lemon Salad Dressing

Miso is a fermented salty soup. Soups are warm and hydrating. Sour increases all secretions in the body, liquefying Vata stuck in the GI and elsewhere.

Kapha and Pitta beware of high salt content. When used appriopriately salt can be one of the most powerful medicinal 'herbs' for Vata. It encourages a dry colon to stay moist allowing for easy flow of the bowels. Salt also encourages water retention and raises blood pressure.

Ferments in general (alcohol, bread, yogurt, cheese, etc) pacfiy Vata but increase Pitta and Kapha. Since they contain the metabolic by products of bacteria (i.e. bacteria poop!), overuse reduces quality of the blood.

About Miso

Like a salty bean cheese, tangy and sour with a funk. Used mainly in soups as a flavorful stock.

Buying & Preparation

Sold in red, yellow and many other varieties near the Tempeh section in health food stores.

Cooking Miso

Add a sweetener like honey if the taste of miso is too strong (or dilute with water).

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Is Miso Good for My Ayurvedic Diet?

Find out by taking this free, easy quiz. You'll learn your body type, and whether 'Miso' is a good fit. Complete the basic quiz in 1 minute, or go deeper with additional quizzes at your own leisure to learn more about your body.

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Your Ayurvedic diet is tailored to your individual body and your specific imbalances. With an Ayurvedic diet you feel joy and satisfaction because what you are eating truly nourishes and balances you. Disease results from diets and lifestyles that are incompatible with your nature. By eating a personalized diet matched to your body, you experience optimal health. See How it Works.

SERVING SIZE: 1 tsp

PREPARATION: SOUP

EAT IN: AUTUMN-WINTER

FOR OCCASION: ON-THE-MEND

Metabolic Nature of Miso

See a complete list of all biocharacteristics.

INCREASES Increases These Biocharacteristics (Gunas) Functional Ayurveda helps you assess imbalances through 20 main biocharacteristics (gunas). Aggravating these characteristics weakens your body and causes imbalance. By knowing which characteristics are habitually imbalanced in your body, you will be able to identify and correct imbalances before you get sick. Every characteristic has an opposite which balances it (i.e. hot balances cold). You restore balance by favoring diet and lifestyle choices that increase the opposite characteristic. Learn More	EASY ABOUT EASY BIOCHARACTERISTIC Easy refers to anything easy to digest, or digests quickly. LEARN MORE ABOUT EASY CLEAR ABOUT CLEAR BIOCHARACTERISTIC Clear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama. LEARN MORE ABOUT CLEAR HOT ABOUT HOT BIOCHARACTERISTIC Hot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation. LEARN MORE ABOUT HOT
TASTES The 6 Tastes Taste is used to sense the most basic properties and effects of food. Each taste has a specific medicinal effect on your body. Cravings for food with certain tastes indicate your body is craving specific medicinal results from food. Taste is experienced on the tongue and represents your body's reaction to foods. Sweet taste causes physical satisfaction and attraction whereas bitter taste causes discomfort and aversion. Kapha should use less sweet taste while Vata and Pitta would benefit from using more sweet taste. One of the first signs of illness is that your taste and appetite for food changes. The six tastes are sweet, sour, salty, pungent, bitter, and astringent. Do you crave foods with any of the tastes below? Learn More	SALTY ABOUT SALTY BIOCHARACTERISTIC Salty refers to anything with salt, or high mineral content. LEARN MORE ABOUT SALTY SOUR ABOUT SOUR BIOCHARACTERISTIC Sour refers to anything fermented or acidic. LEARN MORE ABOUT SOUR
DOSHAS The Three Doshas / Body Types According to the biocharacteristic theory of medicine, people tend to get sick, over and over again, due to habitual causes and imbalances that are unique to the person. Your body type summarizes this tendency, showing you the 'type' of conditions and imbalances that frequently challenge your health & wellness. Using body type, you can also identify remedies likely to improve your strength and resiliency. Your body type identifies physical and mental characteristics as well as your personal strengths and weaknesses. The calculation of your body type is based on your medical history. The 3 functional body types (doshas), are Catabolic (Vata), Metabolic (Pitta), and Anabolic (Kapha). Catabolic individuals tend to break down body mass into energy. They are easily stimulated, hyperactive, underweight and dry. Metabolic individuals tend to burn or use energy. They tend to be rosy-cheeked, easily irritated, focused, driven, and easily inflamed. Anabolic individuals tend to store energy as body mass. If they store too much energy, they could gain weight easily and have congestion. Anabolic people tend to be stable and grounded. Learn More	PACIFIES AGGRAVATES
HERBAL ACTIONS (see all)	Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Miso Experiences are Personal Experiences vary according to the person and constitution. Individual results may vary. The list of herbal-actions below has not be approved by the FDA and should not be used to treat a medical condition. Energy Vitality: Nutritive NUTRITIVE An herb that is strengthening and nourishing. SEE ALL 'NUTRITIVE' FOODS / HERBS Constituents: Protein

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Impact of Miso

In each clinical research trial below, students from the Joyful Belly School of Ayurveda ate the selected food for 3 days and reported the pharmacological effects. See other clinical research trials for diet & herbs at Joyful Belly.

TEMPERATURE/CIRCULATION

How did Miso affect your temperature?

0	2	11	16	3
Much colder	Slightly colder	Same	Slightly warmer	Much warmer

Total Responses: 32 Study ID:24 (2020-10-01 - 2020-10-25)

How did Miso affect your sweat quantity?

1	1	25	5	0
Much less	Slightly less	Same	Slightly more	Much more

Total Responses: 32 Study ID:24 (2020-10-01 - 2020-10-25)

How did Miso affect your appetite/hunger?

3	11	8	9	1
Much less hungry	Slightly less hungry	Same	Slightly hungrier	Much hungrier

Total Responses: 32 Study ID:24 (2020-10-01 - 2020-10-25)

How did Miso affect your digestion speed?

1	8	16	6	1
Much faster	Slightly faster	Same	Slightly slower	Much slower

Total Responses: 32 Study ID:24 (2020-10-01 - 2020-10-25)

TOXINS

How did Miso affect the amount of gas & bloating?

4	6	13	6	3
Much less	Slightly less	Same	Slightly more	Much more

Total Responses: 32 Study ID:24 (2020-10-01 - 2020-10-25)

How did Miso affect your stool smell?

2	2	23	2	3
Much less	Slightly less	Same	Slightly more	Much more

Total Responses: 32 Study ID:24 (2020-10-01 - 2020-10-25)

Tongue: How did Miso affect the thickness & size of your tongue coating?

0	4	17	11	0
Much smaller	Slightly less	Same	Slightly larger coating	Much larger

Total Responses: 32 Study ID:24 (2020-10-01 - 2020-10-25)

How did Miso affect the color of your tongue coating?

7	2	1	8	14
Yellower	Browner	Grayer	Whiter	No Change

Total Responses: 32 Study ID:24 (2020-10-01 - 2020-10-25)

How did Miso affect your urine smell?

1	1	27	3	0
Much less	Slightly less	Same	Slightly more	Much more

Total Responses: 32 Study ID:24 (2020-10-01 - 2020-10-25)

How did Miso affect the amount of bubbles in your urine?

0	1	27	4	0
Much less	Slightly less	Same	Slightly more	Many more

Total Responses: 32 Study ID:24 (2020-10-01 - 2020-10-25)

How did Miso affect your sweat smell?

0	4	23	3	1
Much less	Slightly less	Same	Slightly more	Much more

Total Responses: 31 Study ID:24 (2020-10-01 - 2020-10-25)

HYDRATION

How did Miso affect your urine frequency/quantity?

1	3	20	8	0
Much less	Slightly less	Same	Slightly more	Much more

Total Responses: 32 Study ID:24 (2020-10-01 - 2020-10-25)

NERVOUS-SYSTEM

How did Miso affect your energy levels?

0	8	15	9	0
Much less energy	Slightly less	Same	Slightly more energy	Much more

Total Responses: 32 Study ID:24 (2020-10-01 - 2020-10-25)

How did Miso affect your muscle tension?

1	9	15	5	2
Much less tension	Slightly less	Same	Slightly more tension	Much more

Total Responses: 32 Study ID:24 (2020-10-01 - 2020-10-25)

How did Miso affect your anxiety?

1	14	12	5	0
Much less anxiety	Slightly less	Same	Slightly more anxiety	Much more

Total Responses: 32 Study ID:24 (2020-10-01 - 2020-10-25)

DIGESTION

How did Miso affect the amount of gas & bloating?

4	6	13	6	3
Much less	Slightly less	Same	Slightly more	Much more

Total Responses: 32 Study ID:24 (2020-10-01 - 2020-10-25)

How did Miso affect your appetite/hunger?

3	11	8	9	1
Much less hungry	Slightly less hungry	Same	Slightly hungrier	Much hungrier

Total Responses: 32 Study ID:24 (2020-10-01 - 2020-10-25)

How did Miso affect your digestion speed?

1	8	16	6	1
Much faster	Slightly faster	Same	Slightly slower	Much slower

Total Responses: 32 Study ID:24 (2020-10-01 - 2020-10-25)

TONGUE

Tongue: How did Miso affect the thickness & size of your tongue coating?

0	4	17	11	0
Much smaller	Slightly less	Same	Slightly larger coating	Much larger

Total Responses: 32 Study ID:24 (2020-10-01 - 2020-10-25)

How did Miso affect the color of your tongue coating?

7	2	1	8	14
Yellower	Browner	Grayer	Whiter	No Change

Total Responses: 32 Study ID:24 (2020-10-01 - 2020-10-25)

STOOL

How did Miso affect your stool smell?

2	2	23	2	3
Much less	Slightly less	Same	Slightly more	Much more

Total Responses: 32 Study ID:24 (2020-10-01 - 2020-10-25)

How did Miso affect your stool consistency?

2	9	14	7	0
Much softer	Slightly softer	Same	Slightly harder	Much harder

Total Responses: 32 Study ID:24 (2020-10-01 - 2020-10-25)

How did Miso affect your stool frequency/quantity?

3	5	17	6	1
Much less	Slightly less	Same	Slightly more	Much more

Total Responses: 32 Study ID:24 (2020-10-01 - 2020-10-25)

How did Miso affect your stool color?

6	1	1	1	23
More yellow	More gray	More green	More orange	Same

Total Responses: 32 Study ID:24 (2020-10-01 - 2020-10-25)

How did Miso affect your stool lightness?

1	9	19	3	0
Much lighter	Slightly lighter	Same	Slightly darker	Much darker

Total Responses: 32 Study ID:24 (2020-10-01 - 2020-10-25)

URINE

How did Miso affect your urine clarity?

3	21	8
More cloudy	Same	More clear

Total Responses: 32 Study ID:24 (2020-10-01 - 2020-10-25)

How did Miso affect your urine smell?

1	1	27	3	0
Much less	Slightly less	Same	Slightly more	Much more

Total Responses: 32 Study ID:24 (2020-10-01 - 2020-10-25)

How did Miso affect your urine lightness?

2	6	21	3	0
Much lighter	Slightly lighter	Same	Slightly Darker	Much Darker

Total Responses: 32 Study ID:24 (2020-10-01 - 2020-10-25)

How did Miso affect your urine frequency/quantity?

1	3	20	8	0
Much less	Slightly less	Same	Slightly more	Much more

Total Responses: 32 Study ID:24 (2020-10-01 - 2020-10-25)

How did Miso affect the amount of bubbles in your urine?

0	1	27	4	0
Much less	Slightly less	Same	Slightly more	Many more

Total Responses: 32 Study ID:24 (2020-10-01 - 2020-10-25)

SWEAT

How did Miso affect your sweat smell?

0	4	23	3	1
Much less	Slightly less	Same	Slightly more	Much more

Total Responses: 31 Study ID:24 (2020-10-01 - 2020-10-25)

How did Miso affect your sweat quantity?

1	1	25	5	0
Much less	Slightly less	Same	Slightly more	Much more

Total Responses: 32 Study ID:24 (2020-10-01 - 2020-10-25)

SYSTEMIC

How did Miso affect your anxiety?

1	14	12	5	0
Much less anxiety	Slightly less	Same	Slightly more anxiety	Much more

Total Responses: 32 Study ID:24 (2020-10-01 - 2020-10-25)

How did Miso affect your temperature?

0	2	11	16	3
Much colder	Slightly colder	Same	Slightly warmer	Much warmer

Total Responses: 32 Study ID:24 (2020-10-01 - 2020-10-25)

How did Miso affect your energy levels?

0	8	15	9	0
Much less energy	Slightly less	Same	Slightly more energy	Much more

Total Responses: 32 Study ID:24 (2020-10-01 - 2020-10-25)

How did Miso affect your muscle tension?

1	9	15	5	2
Much less tension	Slightly less	Same	Slightly more tension	Much more

Total Responses: 32 Study ID:24 (2020-10-01 - 2020-10-25)

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TRADITIONALLY INDICATED FOR THESE SYMPTOMS

Miso may be beneficial for these symptoms. The suitability of any food for a condition is highly dependent on the individual. Please see your doctor before using this food to treat a medical condition.

Mind, Stress & Sleep

Tired in afternoon

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HOW DOES EATING AYURVEDICALLY MAKE YOU FEEL?

Eating Ayurvedically makes you feel nourished and energized. Food digests with ease when right for your body type (dosha). Healthy digestion is seen as the cornerstone of well-being in Ayurveda. Healthy digestion generally prevents illness. If you do get sick, a strong digestive fire reduces the severity of illness and increases your resilience. It also improves your mood. Once you begin eating Ayurvedically, you will feel refreshed, vital and strong.

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John Immel, the founder of Joyful Belly, teaches people how to have a healthy diet and lifestyle with Ayurveda biocharacteristics. His approach to Ayurveda is clinical, yet exudes an ease which many find enjoyable and insightful. John also directs Joyful Belly's School of Ayurveda, offering professional clinical training in Ayurveda for over 15 years.

John's interest in Ayurveda and specialization in digestive tract pathology was inspired by a complex digestive disorder acquired from years of international travel, as well as 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. Outside of work, John enjoys spending time with his wife and 7 kids, and pursuing his love of theology, philosophy, and language.

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About Miso

Buying & Preparation

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AYURVEDA'S GUIDE TO VITALITY & WHOLESOME NOURISHMENT

Metabolic Nature of Miso

Increases These Biocharacteristics (Gunas)

ABOUT EASY BIOCHARACTERISTIC

ABOUT CLEAR BIOCHARACTERISTIC

ABOUT HOT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

The 6 Tastes

ABOUT SALTY BIOCHARACTERISTIC

ABOUT SOUR BIOCHARACTERISTIC

The Three Doshas / Body Types

Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Miso Experiences are Personal Experiences vary according to the person and constitution. Individual results may vary. The list of herbal-actions below has not be approved by the FDA and should not be used to treat a medical condition.

NUTRITIVE

Foods with a Similar Nature to Miso

Vegetable Stock has these Actions in Common

Dates (soaked) has these Actions in Common

Apricot (fresh) has these Actions in Common

Kiwi has these Actions in Common

Rice Flour has these Actions in Common

Sucanat has these Actions in Common

Goat Milk has these Actions in Common

Maple Syrup has these Actions in Common

Bone Broth has these Actions in Common

Skim Milk Powder has these Actions in Common

Herb Supplements with a Similar Nature to Miso

Cordyceps has these Actions in Common

Asparagus root has these Actions in Common

Sukumaram Ghrita has these Actions in Common

Sea buckthorn has these Actions in Common

Slippery Elm has these Actions in Common

Kshirabala Taila has these Actions in Common

Pitta Massage Oil has these Actions in Common

Ashwagandha Ghee has these Actions in Common

Joint Balm has these Actions in Common

Safed Musali has these Actions in Common

Shirodhara Treatment has these Actions in Common

Impact of Miso

TEMPERATURE/CIRCULATION

How did Miso affect your temperature?

How did Miso affect your sweat quantity?

How did Miso affect your appetite/hunger?

How did Miso affect your digestion speed?

TOXINS

How did Miso affect the amount of gas & bloating?

How did Miso affect your stool smell?

Tongue: How did Miso affect the thickness & size of your tongue coating?

How did Miso affect the color of your tongue coating?

How did Miso affect your urine smell?

How did Miso affect the amount of bubbles in your urine?

How did Miso affect your sweat smell?

HYDRATION

How did Miso affect your urine frequency/quantity?

NERVOUS-SYSTEM

How did Miso affect your energy levels?

How did Miso affect your muscle tension?

How did Miso affect your anxiety?

DIGESTION

How did Miso affect the amount of gas & bloating?

How did Miso affect your appetite/hunger?

How did Miso affect your digestion speed?

TONGUE

Tongue: How did Miso affect the thickness & size of your tongue coating?

How did Miso affect the color of your tongue coating?

STOOL

How did Miso affect your stool smell?

How did Miso affect your stool consistency?

How did Miso affect your stool frequency/quantity?

Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Miso
Experiences are Personal
Experiences vary according to the person and constitution. Individual results may vary. The list of herbal-actions below has not be approved by the FDA and should not be used to treat a medical condition.

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