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    62 likes  SAVE FOODAcorns 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, 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) 2 ratings, 794 likes SAVE FOODAloe 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 likes SAVE FOODAmaranth 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... ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()  (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.... 385 likes  SAVE FOODArtichokes are a traditional liver remedy. As a member of the thistle family, they are ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()  (5.00 out of 5 stars) 1 rating, 21 likes SAVE FOODStudies have shown use of artificial sweeteners has no effect on weight loss, baffling scientists. Perhaps the brain does not like to be deceived, or that use of artificial sweeteners doesn't address the underlying addiction to sugars. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()  (4.50 out of 5 stars) 2 ratings, 533 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, 486 likes SAVE FOODAsparagus has a delicate flavor and texture making it an ideal vegetable for gourmet cuisine! ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()  (5.00 out of 5 stars) 1 rating, 388 likes SAVE FOODBarley has an ancient history, and was first cultivated in the Near East. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()  (5.00 out of 5 stars) 1 rating, 190 likes SAVE FOODThe astringency of the beet can cause a fuzzy feeling on the teeth. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()  (4.00 out of 5 stars) 3 ratings, 205 likes SAVE FOODThe bitterest member of the gourd family, bitter melon is a popular vegetable in south asia from India northward to China. 414 likes  SAVE FOODBlack beans are a rich source of vegetable protein, easing any meat cravings for those seeking satiation. The shiny obsidian quality of the beans are a beautiful addition to any meal, providing an earthy depth and dark contrast. Black beans appear... AYURVEDIC FACE ASSESSMENT
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