THE SECRET POWERS OF COLORFUL FOODS
Enhancing trust, sensuality, self-confidence, love, forgiveness, intuition and spirituality
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What if you knew there is a hidden exchange of information between the energy of food's colors and our mental, emotional and spiritual states? What if you knew the color of a certain fruit or vegetable could be a color of a feeling, a sense, a mental state of mind, even an emotion that affects your everyday life? What if you went to the fruit and vegetable section of the market with a particular challenge in mind, knowing a color of a fruit or vegetable could possibly help you with it? Wouldn't you look at those magnificent rainbow colors differently? In addition to pleasing our taste buds and supplying nutrients to the physical body, fruits and vegetables can affect feelings, attitudes, thoughts and emotions. Knowing that can make shopping and eating fruits and vegetables far more interesting – even fun…
Seeing The Value Of Color In Foods For The First Time
When you shop for fruits and vegetables, what do you really see? An ingredient for a meal? An attractive taste? Chances are, you see a lemon, not the yellow color. If you did view it for its sunny vibration, you might think, I’ve got a meeting coming up; I can use something yellow to support my confidence and intellect. You might look at asparagus and see a bunch of the spears in a rubber band. If you focused on the rich green color, you might say to yourself, I can use these to help release resentment and heal my broken heart.
Where This Idea Came From
According to ancient Hindu Vedic texts created thousands of years ago, it was believed that along the spine, neck and skull of the body were spinning, disc shaped energy centers. In Sanskrit, they were known as "chakras," pronounced chak-ruhz. These electrical forces moved in a clockwise direction at different speeds. The seven major chakras emitted seven colors: red, orange, yellow, green, aquamarine, purple and violet.
When the chakras are clear and clean of debris caused by stress,fear and anger, and are properly aligned, our inner life is balanced. On the other hand, when there is emotional trauma, it creates a blockage – clogged chakras can become sluggish and out of balance, which leads to physical and mental distress…
Selecting The Color Of Food You Are Lacking
Very often, several or all chakras can be out of balance – remember, all it takes is one to throw off the other six. It is optimal to have all the rainbow colors in your daily diet. You could start with a rainbow salad or a soup, like the Rainbow Broth in Part III. Our simple, easy to prepare recipes in Part II of this book add to the enjoyment of empowering yourself with the knowledge of rainbow foods. Remember that our energies are always changing. Different life situations create different challenges for us. That's why it is good to familiarize yourself with all the colors so that you are prepared to bolster any of the underactive energies of the chakras.
On the following pages are charts that put emotional energies into color categories that correspond to the colors of foods.
Your Emotions Can Tell You Which Food Color You Need
Each of our energy centers can become imbalanced at any time. By observing your thoughts and behaviors, you can determine the food color you may need.
You May Need A Red Energy Boost If You Feel:
"I feel insecure about what is happening next. "
"I feel invisible. "
"I keep questioning my decisions. "
You May Need An Orange Energy Boost If You Feel:
"I know I am creative. I can’t seem to do anything with it. "
"I wish I weren’t so stiff and uptight around people. "
"I am afraid of enjoying my own sexuality. "
You May Need A Yellow Energy Boost If You Feel:
"I worry about what other people think. "
"I want to be able to take on new challenges without fear. "
"I wish I can manifest my deepest desires and reach my goals. "
You May Need A Green Energy Boost If You Feel:
"My heart is heavy with resentment. "
"I want to stop feeling sorry for myself. "
"I am always afraid of getting hurt. I wish I can feel peace. "
You May Need An Aquamarine Energy Boost If You Feel:
"I’d rather hope people do what I want rather than tell them truthfully. "
"I say things to pacify others to avoid conflict. "
"I hold back from being the best I can be. "
You May Need A Purple Energy Boost If You Feel:
"I sometimes feel like my emotions and thoughts are in conflict with each other. "
"I don’t feel like I have a life purpose. "
"I wish I had more insight into situations. "
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About the Book
It's a revolutionary guide to selecting foods by color that helps transform negative emotions and feelings into positive ones. Delicious, easy recipes and inspirational thoughts are included.
You won't look at fruits and vegetables the same way again!
Beets for feeling safe and secure. Yams for sexuality. Pineapples for self-worth. Broccoli for forgiveness and compassion. Broth to express true feelings. Blueberries to trust your intuition.
In addition to pleasing our taste buds and supplying nutrients to the physical body, fruits and vegetables can affect feelings, attitudes, thoughts and emotions. The Secret Powers Of Colorful Foods shows you how to select food by its color to enhance your mental and emotional well-being.
Patricia Dennis, certified hypnotherapist, educator and writer, and Charlotte Lyons, culinary consultant and former Food Editor of EBONY magazine, share the secret communication between the colors of fruits and vegetables and the different energies that support us psychologically and spiritually.
• Each chapter features a different food color and its influences.
• For each particular color, you'll find recipes, exercises, affirmations and fascinating food trivia.
• Beautiful illustrations and photos help make The Secret Powers Of Colorful Foods easy to understand.
• You'll even learn how to throw your own Rainbow Foods Party, complete with Rainbow Broth, Rainbow Shooters, appetizers and a card game!
" Everyone needs to read this book. It makes you feel so empowered. "
— Reenah M., St. Paul, Minnesota
" It’s seeing fruits and vegetables in a whole other dimension. "
— Anne R., South Pasadena, California
" I love the presentation of the book. It's easy to understand and the recipes are simple and delicious. "
— Sarah J., Atlanta, Georgia
"I always knew colorful foods were good for my health. I didn't know they could help with my happiness too."
— John C., Chicago, Illinois
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About the Author
Patricia Dennis, M.S., C.Ht., is an educator, writer, hypnotherapist and Therapeutic Imagery Facilitator certified by The Hypnosis Motivation Institute in Tarzana, California. A past life therapist, she is certified by past life pioneer, Dr. Morris Netherton. Her techniques include a fresh approach to appreciating the energetic effects of nourishment.
Charlotte Lyons is a cookbook author, educator, culinary consultant and former food editor of EBONY magazine. A sought after speaker and event planner, she enjoys creating new recipes. She also enjoys demonstrating ways to prepare healthy meals for seniors, children, schools, churches and health organizations including The National Kidney Foundation.