AYURVEDIC FOODS

Raw Sugar Benefits (According to Ayurveda)

How Does This Ayurvedic Food Improve Wellness?

CLINICAL AYURVEDIC REVIEW

Recipes with Raw Sugar: Orange Millet Pancake
Recipes with Raw Sugar: Orange Millet Pancake
Sugar cane juice is heavy, unctuous and a laxative. It cures burning, thirst, vomiting, fainting, and bleeding.

Sugar increases water retention and weight, provoking Kapha. Sugar is building and causes blood stagnation. Because of stagnant lymph causing inflammation at the cellular level, sugar addictions eventually aggravate Pitta (Kapha blocking Pitta). The mind, exposed to increased sugar, but less oxygen due to sluggish circulation, gets agitated.

Food cravings come from one or more organs starved of energy. In Kapha, this starvation of prana is due to poor circulation not deficiency. To destroy food cravings, increase prana by 1) taking deep breaths, 2) taking a walk, 3) drinking a few sips of warm water, 4) Eating something bitter, 5) Eating ginger or something pungent.

About Raw Sugar

Sugar has been produced in the Indian subcontinent since ancient times. Sugar refinement in India dates back to at least 500 B.C. Although there are many types of sugars (glucose, fructose, maltose), sucrose is the one most commonly used. Before sugar production increased in the 1800s, people in the west used honey to sweeten foods. Sugarcane (Saccharum spp.) and sugar beet (Beta vulgaris) contain sugars in sufficient concentration for sugar production. Early descriptions of sugar included "honey bearing reeds", and "sweet salt."

Cooking Raw Sugar

Sugar is used to sweeten drinks including sodas and teas, desserts, and many other dishes. Raw sugar is preferred to refined sugar, which contains more nutrients, vitamins, and minerals.

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AYURVEDA'S GUIDE TO VITALITY & WHOLESOME NOURISHMENT

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: 1/2 tsp
SPECIES: Saccharum spp
FAMILY: Poaceae

EAT IN: SUMMER

Metabolic Nature of Raw Sugar

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INCREASES
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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.

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MOBILE

ABOUT MOBILE BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Mobile refers to anything that stimulates the nervous system, muscles, or activity.

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COLD

ABOUT COLD BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Cold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow.

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GOOEY

ABOUT GOOEY BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Gooey is identified by anything gelatinous (such as oatmeal), or by mucus congestion.

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HEAVY

ABOUT HEAVY BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Heavy is identified by sedation, sluggishness, or increased weight.

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TASTES
Taste Help

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?

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SWEET

ABOUT SWEET BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Sweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats.

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DOSHAS
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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.

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PACIFIES
Pitta pacifying Vata pacifying
AGGRAVATES
Kapha aggravating
HAS THE FOLLOWING
Tissue (dhatu):
Blood Plasma Lymph

BLOOD-PLASMA-LYMPH

Plasma (Rasa Dhatu) includes plasma, white blood cells, and lymph.

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Reproductive

REPRODUCTIVE

Reproductive tissue (Shukra/Artava Dhatu) includes male and female reproductive organs.

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Family: Poaceae
HERBAL ACTIONS
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Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Raw Sugar
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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.

Makes Jittery,
Makes You Tired

MAKES-YOU-TIRED

Induces drowsiness and promotes sound sleep.

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Wakes You Up

WAKES-YOU-UP

Invigorates the body and nervous system, increases energy.

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Nutritive

NUTRITIVE

An herb that is strengthening and nourishing.

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Demulcent

DEMULCENT

Herbs that coat or form a soothing film over a mucous membrane, relieving minor pain and inflammation of the membrane.

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Constituents:

Foods with a Similar Nature to Raw Sugar

Mozarella Cheese

Mozarella Cheese has these Actions in Common

Makes-you-tired, Nutritive, Demulcent

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Oat Milk

Oat Milk has these Actions in Common

Nutritive, Demulcent, Makes-you-tired

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Oat Flour

Oat Flour has these Actions in Common

Demulcent, Makes-you-tired, Nutritive

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Spelt Flour

Spelt Flour has these Actions in Common

Demulcent, Makes-you-tired, Nutritive

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Potato

Potato has these Actions in Common

Nutritive, Demulcent, Makes-you-tired

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White Flour (wheat)

White Flour (wheat) has these Actions in Common

Makes-you-tired, Nutritive, Demulcent

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Whole Wheat Flour

Whole Wheat Flour has these Actions in Common

Demulcent, Makes-you-tired, Nutritive

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Cream of Wheat

Cream of Wheat has these Actions in Common

Makes-you-tired, Nutritive, Demulcent

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Salmon

Salmon has these Actions in Common

Makes-you-tired, Nutritive, Wakes-you-up

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Buffalo Milk

Buffalo Milk has these Actions in Common

Nutritive, Demulcent, Makes-you-tired

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Herb Supplements with a Similar Nature to Raw Sugar

Asparagus root

Asparagus root has these Actions in Common

Demulcent, Nutritive

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Slippery Elm

Slippery Elm has these Actions in Common

Demulcent, Nutritive

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Safed Musali

Safed Musali has these Actions in Common

Demulcent, Nutritive

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Solomon's Seal

Solomon's Seal has these Actions in Common

Demulcent, Nutritive

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Comfrey Root

Comfrey Root has these Actions in Common

Demulcent, Nutritive

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Vata Shirodhara Oil

Vata Shirodhara Oil has these Actions in Common

Demulcent, Nutritive

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Bala

Bala has these Actions in Common

Demulcent, Nutritive

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Cornsilk

Cornsilk has these Actions in Common

Demulcent, Nutritive

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Red Clover

Red Clover has these Actions in Common

Demulcent, Nutritive

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Shatavari

Shatavari has these Actions in Common

Nutritive, Demulcent

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Gokshura

Gokshura has these Actions in Common

Demulcent, Nutritive

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CONTRAINDICATED FOR THESE SYMPTOMS

Raw Sugar may be harmful or contraindicated for these symptoms. Please see your doctor before using this food to treat a medical condition.

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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About John Joseph Immel

About the Author

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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Comments & Impressions of 'Raw Sugar'

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I am trying to add to my personal diet list by swapping sugar for date sugar in a recipe. But there is no list available for me to choose a substitution from. Can you advise please
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When subbing date sugar for raw sugar you can use the same amount.
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