Jul 20 2009
The Benefits of Colorful Foods - Part 3
Generally, red, orange and yellow foods are hot and stimulating.
Green foods are alkaline, they promote balance within the body and are a tonic for the system.
Blue, indigo and purple foods, soothe and cool.
More specifically:
RED - These foods lift energy and dissipates lethargy and tiredness. They quicken the blood flow and expand the arteries.
ORANGE - Optimism and change are characteristic benefits of orange foods, which also help lift grief and disappointment. Orange foods eliminate stagnant food from the gut and strengthen the immune system.
YELLOW - Laughter, joy and fun are encouraged and depression is lifted. The natural laxative, yellow foods eliminate all unwanted toxins and feed the central nervous system.
GREEN The green chlorophyll foods improve physical stamina and alleviate apprehension, panic, fear and nausea. Herbs are a tonic for the entire system.
BLUE Blue foods help concentration and heal anxiety. Peace and relaxation are the gifts of blue foods. They also strengthen capillaries and help to lower blood pressure.
INDIGO Foods of this color bring relief from insecurity. They help to put structure back into one’s life. They promote growth of new tissue and alleviate eczema and bruising.
PURPLE Purple foods promote leadership and calm the emotionally erratic. They are beneficial for mental disorders, the eyes and the activation of spiritual awareness.
