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 (5.00 out of 5 stars) 2 ratings, 213 likes SAVE FOOD RECIPES WITH ITAcai means fruit that cries. Acai is a sweet & juicy fruit with a satisfying purple pulp. It provides rich nutrition, high antioxidant value, and fiber. 62 likes SAVE FOODRECIPES WITH ITAcorns are high in tannins, a bitter and astringent acid that irritates the digestive tract and causes constipation. However, tannins are water soluble. (5.00 out of 5 stars) 1 rating, 423 likesSAVE FOODRECIPES WITH ITAdzuki 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 likesSAVE FOODRECIPES WITH ITAjwain 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. (5.00 out of 5 stars) 3 ratings, 233 likesSAVE FOODAlcohol is a hot depressant. Initially, the heat combined with the relaxing qualties of alcohol dilate blood vessels, an aid to circulation. The heart, which is a naturally affectionate and social organ, predisposes one to fun and perhaps risky social... 562 likes SAVE FOODRECIPES WITH ITPromotes 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, 443 likesSAVE FOODRECIPES WITH ITHighly 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... (5.00 out of 5 stars) 5 ratings, 922 likesSAVE FOODRECIPES WITH ITAlmond 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 likesSAVE FOODRECIPES WITH ITAs 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) 2 ratings, 794 likesSAVE FOODRECIPES WITH ITAloe includes more than 250 species of flowering succulents and is native to Africa, Madagascar and Jordan. It is closely related to cactus, yucca and onion. For thousands of years and across many cultures, aloe has been used to heal a variety of...  (4.00 out of 5 stars) 1 rating, 476 likesSAVE FOODRECIPES WITH ITAmaranth 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... (5.00 out of 5 stars) 1 rating, 1147 likesSAVE FOODRECIPES WITH ITIn 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, 403 likesSAVE FOODRECIPES WITH ITApples 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.... (5.00 out of 5 stars) 7 ratings, 630 likesSAVE FOODRECIPES WITH ITOften used for weight loss, vinegar strongly increases the flow of bile. Bile is a fatty, oily substance made by the liver, and stored in the gall bladder. It helps you digest fats. Since bile is also a fatty oily substance, draining bile from the... 
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