29/10/2020
COLOR IS MEDICINE
“Color is a power which directly influences the soul”……….Wassily Kandinsky
Color is everywhere. Color adds dimension and meaning to life. Color can heal.
Growing up I stuck to very basic colors like black, white, grey and sometimes yellow. Now I understand the importance of color and how it brings me alive.
Color is all around us in food, clothes, shoes, jewelry, decor, art, flowers, trees, etc.
Look around your house. What colors do you see? Now look at your wardrobe and workspace. Do the same colors repeat?
What about food? Is your food colorful or mostly white and brown. Rainbow foods and herbs add a pop of color, create appeal, increase nutrient density and add FUN to meals.
Try white foods like cauliflower, coconut, garlic, onions, sesame seeds.
Try green foods like broccoli, avocados, coriander, spinach, green lentils, green tea, lettuces.
Try red foods like beets, apples, cherries, kidney beans, red cabbage, strawberries, raspberries.
Try yellow foods like squash, bananas, yellow peppers, parsnips, pineapple.
Try orange foods like papaya, cantaloupe, carrots, oranges, orange peppers, peaches.
Try purple/blue foods like blackberries, blueberries, eggplant, purple cabbage, plums.
Colors also contain energetic properties. Have you noticed you're more peaceful wearing blue? Or more creative wearing orange? Wearing yellow makes you happy. Green might help you feel grounded. Red gives you energy.
Add color to your life by paying attention to how moods shift around different colors. Rotate colors in food, surroundings & clothes. Fill your house with different color flowers, shoes, clothes, jewellery, scarves, etc. Start with what you have and boldly expand your horizons. What's your favourite color?
Let us know in the comments below what you experience when you wear a different color.
Action Step - Add a color food you don't normally eat.
This content is not medical advice. It’s intended for educational purposes. Everyone is unique. If you have questions about whether this is right for you, consult your healthcare team. If you would like help implementing strategies or taking a deeper dive please contact me.
