Nutrition for Healthy, Balanced Chakras

Chakras are energy centers within the body that are believed to play a significant role in the overall well-being of a person. In order to maintain the balance of chakras, it is essential to follow a balanced and nutritious diet that can help in keeping the body and mind healthy. The following are some essential nutrients that can help in balancing the chakras:

Root Chakra (associated with grounding and stability): Eat carrots, potatoes, radishes, garlic, beets – root vegetables. Also, parsnips, dandelion root tea, and red foods such as tomatoes, strawberries, apples, pomegranates, cherries, and red cabbage.

Sacral Chakra (associated with creativity and sensuality): Eat foods rich in healthy fats such as almonds, melons, coconut, mandarins, oranges, honey, and water.

Solar Plexus Chakra (associated with self-esteem and confidence): Spices such as turmeric, also chamomile tea, butternut squash, flax and sunflower seeds, bananas, lemons, and corn. Add in food full of complex carbohydrates to keep this chakra healthy.

Heart Chakra (associated with love and compassion): Eat foods rich in antioxidants including plenty of green leafy vegetables, cucumbers, melons, limes, green apples, and mint.

Throat Chakra (associated with communication and self-expression): Drink loads of water and eat/drink up your vitamin C foods such as juices, fruits, and veggies with high water content, and herbal teas.

Third Eye Chakra (associated with intuition and spiritual awareness): Eat foods high in protein and omega -3 fatty acids such as sunflower and flax seeds, fatty fish like salmon, nuts especially walnuts, and plenty of berries – strawberries and blueberries.

Crown Chakra (associated with spiritual connection and enlightenment): It’s good to detoxify and fast for a day or two. Have light meals, broth and soups. Also, eat food rich in antioxidants such as violet colored fruits and vegetables, and plenty of water.

Keep your chakras happy and healthy!