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Deanna M. Minich. Chakra Foods for Optimum Health
Advance Praise for Chakra Foods for Optimum Health
CONTENTS
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
PREFACE
MY RAINBOWED BEING
NOTE TO READERS
CHAPTER 1. THE VIBRATION OF FOOD AND THE SPIRIT OF EATING
WE ARE “ONIONED” BEINGS
FOOD BEYOND THE CALORIE
UNLOCKING THE SECRET MESSAGES OF FOODS
QUANTUM “PHOODS”
EATING WITH CONSCIOUSNESS
CHAPTER 2. OUR DANCING CHAKRAS
WE ARE MORE THAN OUR PHYSICAL BODIES
CHAKRAS ARE ENERGY CENTERS
COLOR AND VIBRATION
CHAKRAS AND THEIR ELEMENTS
CHAKRA HEALTH
WORKING WITH THE CHAKRAS
THE FOOD-CHAKRA CONNECTION
CHAPTER 3. DISCOVERING YOUR CHAKRA ISSUES
CHAPTER 4. FOODS FOR GROUNDING AND PROTECTION. Feeding the Root Chakra
LARRY: LOW ON GROUNDED ENERGY
THE ROOT CHAKRA: GROUNDING. UNHEALTHY ROOT CHAKRA INDICATIONS
HEALTHY ROOT CHAKRA BEHAVIOR
THE SLOW VIBRATION OF PHYSICAL ENERGY
WE ARE A LIVING ROOT OF ANCESTRY
THE NATURE OF THE GROUNDED VIBRATION
PHYSIOLOGY AND THE ROOT CHAKRA
THE RELATIONSHIP OF GROUNDING. AND PROTECTION TO FOODS AND EATING
ROOT CHAKRA FOOD AND EATING HEALING PLAN. Feel Secure about Accessing Food
Eat When Hungry
Let Go of Protecting Oneself with Food
Engage in Healthy Social Eating
FOODS FOR GROUNDING AND PROTECTION
Protein
Animal-Based Foods
Free-Range Animals, Organically Grown Foods, and Genetically Modified Organisms
Minerals
Root Vegetables
Edible and Medicinal Mushrooms
Red-Colored Foods
AFFIRMATIONS TO HEAL THE ROOT CHAKRA
FOOD AND EATING ACTIVITIES. TO BALA NCE THE ROOT CHAKRA
EATING PLAN TO SUPPORT GROUNDING
CHAPTER 5. FOODS FOR FEELINGS AND FLOW. Feeding the Sacral Chakra
SASHA: ALL SPARKLE BUT NO SUBSTANCE
THE SACRAL CHAKRA: FLOW. UNHEALTHY SACRAL CHAKRA INDICATIONS
HEALTHY SACRAL CHAKRA BEHAVIOR
GOING WITH THE FLOW OF CREATIVITY
E-MOTIONS
RELATIONSHIPS
PASSION, PLAY, AND PLEASURE!
THE NATURE OF THE CREATIVE VIBRATION
PHYSIOLOGY AND THE SACRAL CHAKRA
THE RELATIONSHIP OF CREATIVITY. AND FLOW TO FOODS AND EATING
SACRAL CHAKRA FOOD AND EATING HEALING PLAN. Spend Time to Create Meals
Have Everyone Participate in the Creation of the Meal
Pay Attention to the Senses When Eating
Engage in Play When You Eat
Eat Foods of All Colors
Eat Foods that Provide a Balance of Tastes
Give Gratitude for the Meal
Allow Emotions to Be Expressed
Observe the Symbolism of Food Cravings
Give Your Passion Purpose
FOODS FOR CREATIVITY AND FLOW
Water
Fats and Oils
Fish
Seeds
Tropical Fruits
Nuts
Orange-Colored Foods
AFFIRMATIONS TO HEAL THE SACRAL CHAKRA
FOOD AND EATING ACTIVITIES. TO BALA NCE THE SACRAL CHAKRA
EATING PLAN TO SUPPORT FLOW
Breakfast Options
CHAPTER 6. FOODS FOR POWER AND TRANSFORMATION. Feeding the Solar Plexus Chakra
TOM: ON THE BRINK OF BURNOUT
THE SOLAR PLEXUS CHAKRA: POWER. UNHEALTHY SOLAR PLEXUS CHAKRA INDICATIONS
HEALTHY SOLAR PLEXUS CHAKRA BEHAVIOR
MANIFESTATION
IDENTITY
THE MOST IMBALANCED CHAKRA?
THE NATURE OF THE POWER VIBRATION
PHYSIOLOGY AND THE SOLAR PLEXUS CHAKRA
THE RELATIONSHIP OF POWER AND. TRANSFORMATION TO FOOD AND EATING
SOLAR PLEXUS CHAKRA FOOD AND EATING HEALING PLAN. Know When You Are Hungry
Be Aware of Food Energy
Schedule Regular, Frequent Mealtimes to Prevent Energy Loss
Balance “Warming” and “Cooling” Foods
FOODS FOR POWER AND TRANSFORMATION
Carbohydrates
Fiber
Quick-Release Sugars
Sweeteners
Legumes
Whole Grains
Starchy Vegetables
A Word about Gluten
Yellow-Colored Foods
AFFIRMATIONS TO HEAL THE SOLAR PLEXUS CHAKRA
FOOD AND EATING ACTIVITIES TO BALA NCE THE SOLAR PLEXUS CHAKRA
Mindful Eating Exercise
Eating Plan to Support Power and Transformation
Breakfast Options
Lunch Options
Dinner Options
CHAPTER 7. FOODS FOR LOVE AND COMPASSION. Feeding the Heart Chakra
MELANIE: A LOSS OF HEART
THE HEART CHAKRA: EMOTIONS. UN HEALTHY HEART CHAKRA INDICATIONS
HEALTHY HEART CHAKRA BEHAVIOR
THE HEART REIGNS SUPREME
HEALING COMES FROM THE HEART
GIVING AND RECEIVING
THE NATURE OF THE LOVE VIBRATION
PHYSIOLOGY AND THE HEART CHAKRA
THE RELATIONSHIP OF LOVE AND COMPASSION TO FOODS AND EATING
HEART CHAKRA FOOD AND EATING HEALING PLAN. Connect to Who and What We Love Through Eating
Eat and Serve Food with Love and Gratitude
Share Meals with Others
FOODS FOR LOVE AND COMPASSION
Vegetables
Phytochemicals
Green-Colored Foods
AFFIRMATIONS TO HEAL THE HEART CHAKRA
FOOD AND EATING ACTIVITIES TO. BALANCE THE HEART CHAKRA
EATING PLAN TO SUPPORT LOVE
Breakfast Options
Lunch Options
Dinner Options
CHAPTER 8. FOODS FOR COMMUNICATION AND TRUTH. Feeding the Throat Chakra
BILL: NOTHING BUT NOISE
THE THROAT CHAKRA: COMMUNICATION. UNHEALTHY THROAT CHAKRA INDICATIONS
HEALTHY THROAT CHAKRA BEHAVIOR
GATEWAY TO HIGHER COMMUNICATION
AUTHENTICITY
SURRENDER
THE NATURE OF THE COMMUNICATION VIBRATION
PHYSIOLOGY OF THE THROAT CHAKRA
THE RELATIONSHIP OF COMMUNICATION AND TRUTH TO FOODS AND EATING
OUR SENSORY RELATIONSHIP WITH FOODS
THROAT CHAKRA FOODS AND EATING HEALING PLAN. Chew Food
Synchronize Eating with Other Throat Chakra Activity
Eat Authentically, Respectfully
Eat in Harmony with Your Metabolism
Eat High-Quality Foods
Introduce Variety
FOODS FOR COMMUNICATION AND TRUTH
Sea Plants (Water-Earth)
Soups (Earth-Water)
Sauces (Earth-Water)
Juices (Water-Earth)
Ethnic Foods
Fruits
Blue-Colored Foods
AFFIRMATIONS TO HEAL THE THROAT CHAKRA
FOOD AND EATING ACTIVITIES TO BALA NCE THE THROAT CHAKRA
EATING PLAN TO SUPPORT THE THROAT CHAKRA
Breakfast Options
Lunch Options
Dinner Options
CHAPTER 9. FOODS FOR INTUITION AND IMAGINATION. Feeding the Third Eye Chakra
TINA: SPIRALING INTO ANOTHER WORLD
THE THIRD EYE CHAKRA: INSIGHT. UNHEALTHY THIRD EYE CHAKRA INDICATIONS
HEALTHY THIRD EYE CHAKRA BEHAVIOR
THE FOUR WAYS OF “SEEING”
ILLUSION
MICROCOSM VERSUS MACROCOSM
THE NATURE OF THE INTUITION VIBRATION
PHYSIOLOGY OF THE THIRD EYE CHAKRA
THE RELATIONSHIP OF INTUITION AND IMAGINATION TO FOODS AND EATING. THIRD EYE CHAKRA FOOD AND EATING HEALING PLAN. Eat Intuitively
Understand Addictions to Food
Nourish the Brain and Mood
Eat to Enhance Concentration
Eat for the Planet
Eat for Improved Sleep
FOODS FOR INTUITION AND IMAGINATION
Caffeine
Chocolate
Spices
Alcohol and Drugs
Purple-Red Foods
AFFIRMATIONS TO HEAL THE THIRD EYE CHAKRA
FOOD AND EATING ACTIVITIES TO BALANCE THE THIRD EYE CHAKRA
EATING PLAN TO SUPPORT INTUITION
Breakfast Options
Lunch Options
After Dinner Options
CHAPTER 10. FOODS FOR PURIFICATION AND CLARIFICATION. Feeding the Crown Chakra
KEITH: CLOSED TO HIS CROWN
THE CROWN CHAKRA: SPIRITUALITY. UNHEALTHY CROWN CHAKRA INDICATIONS
HEALTHY CROWN CHAKRA BEHAVIOR
RELIGION VERSUS SPIRITUALITY
THE BALANCE BETWEEN THE ROOT AND CROWN CHAKRAS
THE NATURE OF THE PURIFICATION VIBRATION
PHYSIOLOGY AND THE CROWN CHAKRA
THE RELATIONSHIP OF PURIFICATION AND CLARIFICATION TO THE CROWN CHAKRA. CROWN CHAKRA FOOD AND EATING HEALING PLAN. Eat as a Spiritual Practice
Include Prayer at Meals
Release Attachment to Food
Purify the Body through Fasting
Bask in Simplicity
Feast on pure, unadulterated foods
SUBSTANCES FOR PURIFICATION AND CLARIFICATION
Sunlight
Air
Love
AFFIRMATIONS TO HEAL THE CROWN CHAKRA
FOOD AND EATING ACTIVITIES. TO BALANCE THE CROWN CHAKRA
EATING PLAN TO SUPPORT PURIFICATION
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
RECIPES FOR THE CHAKRAS
TO SUPPORT THE ROOT CHAKRA. CINNAMON-NUT BAKED APPLE
STIR-FRIED GINGER-GARLIC TOFU WITH VEGETABLES
EARTHY CHILI
NOURISHING BEAN SOUP
TURKEY LOAF
CREAMY COLD TOMATO SOUP
WINTER ROOT VEGETABLE SOUP
RED WHIRL SMOOTHIE
MORNING SCRAMBLE
TO SUPPORT THE SACRAL CHAKRA. HONEYED PAPAYA WITH RAW COCONUT FLAKES
PLEASURE FRUIT MIX
FLOWING GINGER-MANGO SMOOTHIE
GRILLED SALMON WITH APRICOT ORANGE SAUCE AND BABY CARROTS
CREATIVE CARROT CURRY (“3C”) SOUP
WILD RICE-ALMOND STUFFED ORANGE BELL PEPPER
YAM PECAN BAKE
MACADAMIA NUT–ENCRUSTED HALIBUT
FRESH ALMOND AND CASHEW NUT BUTTER
WALNUT PESTO
TO SUPPORT THE SOLAR PLEXUS CHAKRA. FIERY CURRY LENTIL SOUP
BROWN RICE PUDDING
POWER BROWN RICE WITH YELLOW VEGETABLES AND SESAME-TAMARI DRESSING
QUINOA-AMARANTH PINE NUT SALAD
MIXED MUESLI
MEDITERRANEAN POLENTA MEDALLIONS
SUNNY CORN SALAD
TO SUPPORT THE HEART CHAKRA. THE HEART SALAD
ROSEMARY ROASTED CAULIFLOWER AND PINE NUTS
HEART-WARMING BRUSSELS SPROUTS
FLAX-ZUCCHINI MUFFINS OF JOY
THANK-YOU RICE PAPER ROLLS
HEART-Y SPLIT PEA SOUP
GREEN GARBANZO BEANS WITH LOVE RICE
SESAME KALE AND SPINACH TANGO
TO SUPPORT THE THROAT CHAKRA. SPICY NUT SAUCE
MANGO CHUTNEY
BALSAMIC VINEGAR–PEACH SAUCE
SEA PLANT VEGGIES
VEGETARIAN NORI ROLLS
ASIAN MISO-DULSE SOUP
SEA-SLAW
TO SUPPORT THE THIRD EYE CHAKRA. GREEN TEA–BERRY FREEZE
CHOCO-FFEE TOFU INSIGHT WHIP
CH-EYE TEA
BERRY WISDOM SEEKER COBBLER
GINGER SPICE BREAD
TO SUPPORT THE CROWN CHAKRA. DETOX DYNAMO
BERRY FLUSH
SUN-AND-FRUIT WATER
GREEN GODDESS
DIVINE BROTH
SAMPLE CHAKRA-BALANCING MENUS. SAMPLE MENU #1*
SAMPLE MENU #2
SAMPLE MENU #3
APPENDIX A. List of Foods, Substances, and Processes that Deplete the Chakras
APPENDIX B. List of Foods and Their Activating and Balancing Effects on the Chakras
APPENDIX C. Chakras and Corresponding Foods
APPENDIX D. Health Conditions and Corresponding Chakras*
BIBLIOGRAPHY
INDEX
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
TO OUR READERS
