If
we look at vegetables, we can see that they have a root, a CONNECTING point,
and leafy part. When we eat vegetable, we can enjoy similar
energy. According to Chinese principles,
root vegetables grow down into the ground so we relate them to being good for
the lower part of the body and helping
us feel grounded.
Round
vegetables have a more balanced energy supporting the center health of our
body, helping us to feel steady and secure.
Leafy
vegetables grow UP and OUT, nourishing
the upper body and head, helping us feel inspired, light and youthful.
Here are a couple of examples of
how food might impact your emotional health.
·
If
you are feeling anxiety ridden, tense and need to lighten up, try adding in
more leafy greens, which grow toward the sun. These foods are cleansing and
provide lighter energy for the body.
·
If
you are feeling unfocused, scattered and want to feel more grounded in your life,
try eating root vegetables, which grow
in the ground and provide heartier, more sustainable energy than would
eating a salad.
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Quality
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Food
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Preparation
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Grounded
Relaxed
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Root vegetables
Sweet
vegetables
Meat, fish
Beans
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Stewing
Pressure Cooking
Baking
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Light
Creative
Flexible
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Leafy greens
Wheat, barley,
quinoa
Fruit
Raw foods
Chocolate
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Boiling
Steaming
Gas stove
cooking
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Tense
Anxious
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Sugar
Caffeine
Nut butters
Alcohol
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Microwave
cooking
Electric stove
cooking
Factory farming
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Connected
Harmonious
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Organic foods
Whole foods
Local foods
Brown rice
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Home cooking
Home gardening
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It’s
good to choose a balance of hearty and light foods, to maintain a delicate
balance of focused, yet flexible energy. If you’d like to learn more about the
energetic qualities of certain foods and how they can directly impact your
health concerns or conditions, call 804-288-3927 or email debi@debifarley.com.
