Feeding your Body

Chakra Energy Centers & Food

Diet can nourish and rejuvenate the body Chakra Energy Centers enhancing moods and increasing self-esteem. Each Chakra vibrates at a different frequency and associated with a different aspect of functioning physically, mentally, emotional and spiritually. They are an intricate energy system that communicates with the body via biological systems, such as the endocrine glands and nervous system, to keep it balanced and healthy.

There is Western and Eastern Literature highlighting the connection between each the primary chakras, the endocrine and nervous systems, as well as the organs.

Patricia Mercier, Author of “The Chakra Bible”, wrote about when in the West the concept of how the position of the 7 primary chakras coincides with the locations of nerve plexi, endocrine glands and organs originated.

In the early 20th century, Leadbeater and Alice Bailey both started outlining the connections between the chakras and the biology of the human body.

Colourful Chakras

Colours of Food that nourish the Chakras as follows:

The Crown Chakra

Violet, White, Gold Food Spectrum

Air – Fasting

Fasting and drinking water recharges this Chakra. When it is balanced it enhances ones strength and power. If ones is defeated this energy center may be under-active, over-active or blocked.

7th Chakra Violet Foods ←

The Brow Chakra

Purple Food Spectrum

Brain – Boosting Foods

This Chakra benefits from eating food that are deeper blue and purple. Eating lightly recharges this Chakra and calms your energy to transform feelings of frustration and anger into peacefulness. This is the Chakra to focus on when one is unable to forgive.

6th Chakra Purple Foods ←

The Throat Chakra

Blue Food Spectrum

Breathing – slowing down while you eat

This Chakra helps one to speak honestly and listen with empathy. It supports reducing anxiety and helps to tonify ones kidneys. Lighter blue pigment foods represent this Chakra.

5th Chakra Blue Foods ←

The Heart Chakra

Green Food Spectrum

Intention – how you are cooking your food

The green foods of the Heart Chakra contain live enzymes, oxygen and chlorophyll. These foods are rejuvenating and help to increase low vital energy levels and reduce stress. If one is experiencing adrenal fatigue this Chakra is one to pay attention to.

4th Chakra Green Foods ←

The Solar Plexus Chakra

Yellow Food Spectrum

Digestion – Digestive Aids

The yellow, white and gold foods of the Solar Plexus are mood enhancers for those experiencing depression, are sad or emotional. This Chakra represents joy!

3rd Chakra Yellow Foods ←

The Sacral Chakra

Orange Food Spectrum

Warm, Nurturing, & Sensual Foods – Creativity

This Chakra reflects creativity and reflects comfort foods to increase confidence and self-worth. Low on confidence? Telling yourself you are unworthy of love? or doubting your choices? Focus on Mom’s comfort foods like casseroles and soups or warming teas.

2nd Chakra Orange Foods ←

The Root Chakra

Red Food Spectrum

Hot and Spicy

This is the first meal of the day and the most important for stimulating one’s elimination process, boosting one’s energy levels, and body temperature. If you are run down, fatigued, burnt out, lazy or lethargic begin your day with fresh fruits, root veggies and some spicy heat.