Food & Spirit Chakra

* family * community & tribe The Root * instinct * ability to be grounded * structure * survival * protein * root vegetables * minerals * foods that grow deep in the earth insoluble fiber * foods for immune, skeletal, & adrenal systems "Eating provides the opportunity for an intimate relationship with the earth through our bodies." -Deanna Minich www.foodandspirit.com * movement * flow The Flow * creativity * relationships * emotions * sensuality * fats & oils * tropical fruits * fish & seafood * nuts & seeds * fermented foods * foods for the reproductive system & urinary tract "Life becomes like poetry when we are creative. It becomes an experience worth living. Similarly, when it comes to eating, we can let our creative selves out of their daily boxes. The more creative we can be, the more pleasure and enjoyment we may get from eating." * orange-colored foods - Deanna Minich www.foodandspirit.com * transformation * self-esteem * power & empowerment The Power * sustained energy * balance * will * determination * carbohydrates * healthy sweeteners * soluble fiber * legumes * whole grains * foods for digestion & metabolism "Never underestimate the power of a single meal." warming spices - Deanna Minich * yellow-colored foods www.foodandspirit.com F S * healing * nurturing * expansion into love & breath The Love * compassion * devotion * empathy * gratitude * forgiveness * leafy green vegetables * phytonutrients * foods for breast & lymph, cardio- vascular, & respiratory systems * meals made with "love" * sharing, giving, and receiving "Every healing path starts with love." nourishment from others - Deanna Minich * green-colored foods www.foodandspirit.com F S * integration * authenticity The Truth * harmony * speaking one's truth * choice * chewing * sea plants * soups * sauces * moistening fruits 於 teas * variety in eating "The next bite of food you choose to take determines your destiny." - Deanna Minich * foods to support healthy mucous membranes, thyroid, & throat www.foodandspirit.com * intuition * wisdom The Insight * concentration & focus * mood-alteration * meditation * imagination * self-realization * mood-altering foods * berries * foods that influence brain function * caffeine * pungent spices * dark chocolate "The best food choices are made when we combine our intellect with intuition and instinct." - Deanna Minich * blue-purple foods www.foodandspirit.com * clarity * purity * intention The Spirit * simplicity * cleansing interconnection * spirituality * detoxification practices * fasting * oxygen * sunlight * organically-grown foods * non-GMO foods "Every meal is a miracle." - Deanna Minich www.foodandspirit.com