What is color? Finding your color Color & Dressing Color & Make-up Color & Food
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RED FOOD - ENERGY
People with lots of red energy in their system will be physically active, tend to be lean and muscular in build, speak and move quickly. The benefit derived from this activity develops their stamina and influences their general outlook on life their body functions will be well tuned, they will glow with health, and their immune system functioning will be optimal. People with plenty of red energy work tirelessly and hard to achieve their goals. The pigment that makes tomato red- lycopene- is even more powerful than beta-carotene in fighting certain toxins that may trigger cancer cells. Cherries, raspberries, and strawberries are rich in vitamin C, which is thought to play a role in blocking formation of some carcinogens. Red cherries and strawberries eaten on an empty stomach or between meals are also effective in lowering uric acid levels in the blood. However, too much food at the infrared and red end of the spectrum, such as red meat and eggs, and stimulants such as coffee and tea, and salt, can cause hostility, irritability, impatience, and anger. |
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RED FOODS
strawberries, red cherries, asparagus, red plums, watermelon, rhubarb, raspberries, red apples, beet, tomatoes, red bell peppers, radishes, red lentils, meat, red kidney beans |
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ORANGE FOOD - GOOD APETITE The color orange is particularly good at stimulating the appetite and aiding digestion, and a person with plenty of orange energy will have a good appetite, strong digestion, and good immune system. They will be happy and joyous and have a healthy sex drive. They would also enjoy choosing and eating food, and have a balanced and varied diet. They should be able to eat most foods without any ill-effects or allergic reactions. They will be able to assimilate the goodness from food and eliminate waste products before harmful toxin build up. The orange pigment beta carotene, which is found in all brightly colored fruits and vegetables, is a powerful antioxidant that helps protect against damaging effects of air pollution. It is particularly beneficial to those who spend a lot of time sunbathing, because it helps protect against potentially harmful and aging effects of ultraviolet radiation. |
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| ORANGE FOODS
oranges, mangoes, papayas, apricots, peaches, nectarines, carrots, pumpkin, butternut squash, egg yolks, ginger |
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YELLOW FOOD - HAPPINESS & CHEERFULNESS The golden-yellow or the sun is the color that symbolizes this radiant source of life. It is the color of strength enriched with intelligence. So people with abundant yellow energy will be full of enthusiasm for new ideas, and be able to communicate these to others. They are happy and cheerful, and great each day with enthusiasm and a positive outlook. Their positive thoughts help them stay healthy and radiate a protective force. Golden and yellow foods lift the spirits, and help to cultivate a positive and happy attitude and encourage good humor. They also boost the nervous system and feed the brain, helping to stimulate mental faculties and improve memory. Pale yellow camomile tea is known to soothe and calm the mind. Yellow energy also has a purgative action on the liver, gall bladder, pancreas, and spleen. Bromelin, contained in pineapples, is an excellent tonic for the pancreas, and both pineapples and bananas are rich in nutrients essential for the brain and nervous system. |
| GOLDEN AND YELLOW FOODS
wholegrains, rice, mung dahl, yellow lentils, seeds, bananas, pineapples, melons, grapefruits, butter, corn oil, dark honey |
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GREEN FOOD - CALMNESS & LOVE Green is found in the middle of the spectrum and is nature´s own balancing and harmonizing force. Balance in all areas of our life is essential to good health, and people with plenty of green energy are able to enjoy a balance between home and work, care for the Earth and other people, and exude an aura of love and harmony. They also have an abundance of good health and love. Green vegetable and plants have an alkalizing function on the body and are a good source of bulk and natural fiber. Their juice cleanses detoxifies the body, washing out potentially harmful waste materials. Green foods stabilize the blood pressure and the acid and alkaline levels in the body. Green herbs have been used for thousands of years for their healing properties. Most naturally white-colored food, especially milk products such as live yogurt, contains green energy, which is the color of the grass from which they are derived. If it is processed or salt is added, however, it loses its vitality. |
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| GREEN FOODS
green ball peppers, green grapes, kiwi fruit, lemons, limes, green lentils, lettuce, broccoli, okra, celery, cucumber, cabbage, peas, green beans, olive oil |
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BLUE & INDIGO FOOD - GOOD SLEEP People with an abundance of blue and indigo energy are cool, calm, and composed. They obtain the deep and good sleep they need in order to function at optimum level, Very few of us seem to get a restful night´s sleep and when we do our sleep is often fraught with dreams and nightmares. We are full fears, tensions, and frustrations from the day, during which our minds our bodies under stimulated. Blue, indigo food is soothing and tends to be cooling. It is made-up mainly of blue-and black- colored berries (bilberries, blueberries, blackcurrants, and plums), but also includes yeast, seaweeds, and some white-fleshed fish. |
| BLUE AND INDIGO FOODS
blueberries, blue plums, bilberries, blackberries, seaweed, black cherries, black soybeans, vanila beans, olives, prunes, juniper berries, raisins |
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PURPLE & VIOLET FOOD - CREATIVITY & CONTENTMENT Violet or purple has a very fast vibration, and people with an abundance of this color energy easily connect to their spiritual side and allow creative energy to be channeled throughout their bodies into some form of expression. Being able to express themselves creatively helps them to connect with their intuition and inner wisdom, both of which help restore peace of mind and equilibrium in the body and soul. It is a shame that so many people strive for happiness is such a transient feeling. Purple food has both the calming effect of the color blue and warming and stimulating effect of red; this makes purple food both uplifting and inspirational. For instance, many fish have a blue tinge to their scales but (because fish is an animal product) they also possess some red energy. Purple onions, purple kidney beans, and purple-skinned potatoes all contain a balance of both red and blue energy. As a result they are extremely nourishing without being overstimulating. |
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| PURPLE AND VIOLET FOODS
purple grapes, eggplant, purple plums, purple broccoli, purple onions, purple sage thyme, purple bell peppers, purple cabbage, radicchio, beetroot, turnips |