Sign in to review this food111 likes Table of ContentsHow Does This Ayurvedic Food Improve Wellness?CLINICAL AYURVEDIC REVIEWAbout CarobCarob is a hardy tree resistant to harsh climate and drought. It was used to feed swine and donkeys during famine. In the talmud and bible, numerous rabbis, the prodigal son, and St. John the Baptist reportedly lived on carob in the wilderness, earning carob the nickname, "St. John's Bread." Dried Carob fruit is traditionally eaten for the Jewish holiday of Tu Bishvat. Muslims drink Carob juice during Ramadan.Carob was eaten in ancient Egypt and used as a sweetener. It is the hierglyph for Sweet in Egypt and was an important source of sugar before sugarcane and beet sugar. The term "carat", the unit by which diamond weight is measured alludes to the ancient practice of weighing gold and gemstones against the seeds of the carob tree by people in the Middle East Buying & PreparationCarob is an evergreen shrub or tree in the bean family native to the Meditteranean.Cooking CarobSometimes used as a substitute for chocolate. Has a slightly sweet taste that can be used for cakes and cookies. Mainly used dried and roasted in powder or chip form. Carob "locust bean gum" can be used as a thickening agent. In Egypt carobs are consumed as a snack; crushed pods make a refreshing drink. Carobs are also used to make compotes and liquers.Learn about the health benefits of carob for FREEYou'll receive free access to our entire website including healthy recipes, nutritional diet plans, medicinal uses of ingredients, & ayurvedic health tips. Sign in once and you can use our website indefinitely..Is Carob Good for My Ayurvedic Diet?Find out by taking this free, easy quiz. You'll learn your body type, and whether 'Carob' 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.AYURVEDA'S GUIDE TO VITALITY & WHOLESOME NOURISHMENTYour 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: 1/8 tsp SPECIES: Ceratonia siliqua FAMILY:
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I love mixing carob with coconut milk --is that good to pacify Vata
Coconut milk can be heavy for Vata with weak digestion - but otherwise coconut milk is very soothing to Vata. Maybe some spices to warm up the coconut milk? Nutmeg?
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