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Feeding Your Emotional Energy

March 15, 2015 by Colorful Leave a Comment

 

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You Are Looking At Your Self-Esteem.

“You are braver than you believe, smarter than you seem, and stronger than you think.” – Winnie the Poo

According  to our book, “The Secret Powers of Colorful Foods,” different colors of foods support different attitudes, feelings and  emotional energy.  Different emotions generate different colors because their energy vibrates to different frequencies. When you understand how emotional energy centers of the body correspond to colors of foods, you can go to the market and instead of selecting foods for taste alone, you can also select them to support your own emotional needs.  And that’s quite empowering!

Know Your Yellow Feelings

Found in your solar plexus, just below the breastbone and above your navel – to find it easily, put your hands around your waist – is yellow chakra energy.  This is where our conscious thoughts and opinions are formed and controlled. It is also where our gut instincts are. So often we neglect them when they are telling us important information.

To support those gut feelings, yellow foods are a valuable tool.

Yellow foods can also combat the blues which very often stem from fear and a  feeling a lack of confidence.  Yellow is the color of the sun and represents your personal power, self-esteem, metabolism and digestion. It is the color that supports thinking, your sense of who you are, the power within you, the power you have over others and the power others have over you. It also relates to cheerfulness and enjoyment of new challenges.

When we are exposed to sunshine, the day is clear and bright. So  too, our Solar Plexus Chakra (yellow energy center) shines a light in which we see ourselves and appreciation of our self-worth. Next time you are feeling low, lack self-confidence or feel mentally fuzzy, head to the yellow foods in your market and select a fruits, vegetables, herbs or spices that most appeal to you.

You will find Charlotte Lyons’ delicious yellow recipes in the Yellow chapter of our book, “The Secret Powers Of Colorful Foods.” My personal favorite is the Aztec Corn Soup on page 57.

You can get a taste of Charlotte’s simple Lemon Vinaigrette recipe here for starters.

Lemon Vinaigrette

2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon honey or agave
½ teaspoon sea salt
¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
Dash garlic powder
2/3 cup olive oil

1.    Combine the vinegar, lemon juice, mustard, lemon zest, honey, salt, pepper, and garlic powder in medium, whisking to blend.
2.    Gradually add the olive oil in thin stream, whisking constantly until well blended and smooth. Adjust seasoning if needed.

Yields about 1 cup

Filed Under: Chakra System and Food, Emotion-Color Connection, Enhance Self-Confidence Recipes, Foods and Mental Health, Foods for Feelings Recipes, Fruits and Vegetables Tagged With: benefits of yellow foods, building self worth, combat the blues, lemon vinaigrette recipe, self esteem

Green Foods Can Boost Loving Feelings

February 2, 2015 by Patricia Dennis Leave a Comment

February 9-15 is Random Acts of Kindness Week

“Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.” – Philo
February, the month of love, is a favorite of Charlotte Lyons and mine. The word love means many things. In addition to feelings of infatuation, it encompasses kindness, empathy, compassion and forgiveness to ourselves and others. According to our book, “The Secret Powers of Colorful Foods,” feelings of the heart radiate green energy. You can support that energy with green foods and by acknowledging the value of others. “The Secret Powers of Colorful Foods” supplies you with a  list of green foods, green food recipes and green energy balancing tips including hand clapping.

The phrase, “Practice random kindness and senseless acts of beauty,” coined by writer Anne Herbert, is an example of having heart for others and radiating green energy. A smile. A compliment. Holding the door open for someone. These are simple examples of honoring the value of others.

Green Cauliflower

Charlotte and I chose this beautiful green cauliflower as an example of supporting love towards ourselves and others. Green love energy radiates out from the tips of each floret just as unconditional love radiates out from the heart chakra in each of us.

Here’s a simple recipe to oven roast cauliflower (green or white):

Cut the large cauliflower into smaller pieces. Preheat the oven to 400º. On a baking sheet drizzle cauliflower florets with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Roast for about 30 minutes. Let cool.

Check out The Random Acts of Kindness Foundation website. They suggest during Random Acts of Kindness Week we flood social media with uplifting new stories, inspiring quotes and kind comments.  (http://rakweek.randomactsofkindness.org/Home)

Each one of us can make a difference. Imagine what the world would be like if each one of us did.

Feed your feelings well!

 

Filed Under: Chakra System and Food, Emotion-Color Connection, Enhance Sensuality Recipes, Foods and Moods, Foods for Feelings Recipes, GreenEnergy Tagged With: have a heart for others, make a difference, random acts of kindness

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