Do you realize that food has the capacity to impart energy…..or not. Not only do we get energy from the calories the food brings but there is also an energetic component the food gathers in its growing and processing journey to your plate.
As I was thinking about what to post this week, I began to remember when my eating habits weren’t always the best. A meal full of light brown food came to mind; hamburger, French fries, diet coke. You know, the kind of stuff you get from fast food joints. I see those commercials now and I can feel the blah this type of food creates. Not only does it impart blah energy, it’s not even appealing to the eye, in my opinion. I have developed an aversion to this type of food on so many levels.
Compare that to what I eat now; a diet full of fresh veggies, whole grains and fruits (things with color) and seasoned with herbs and spices that add to health, I can feel the vitality it provides just by thinking about it. Not to mention, the colors are so eye appealing, there’s an excitement that comes from seeing it and it brings a certain level of joy when eating it.
When we tune and listen to our bodies, we are drawn to what is natural and good for our health. It’s a lost art to many of us.
Ayurveda has taught me that food is more than food. What we consume carries its own energy, known as Prana. A food’s prana affects on an energic level. It’s subtle but it can accumulate over time, so you want it to be positive energy. Some are more sensitive to it than others, but it affects everyone whether we are aware or not. As you may have guessed, fresh food will carry more Prana than other forms.
This is also a good reason to know where your food is sourced. The environment in which it is grown, the people who touch it along its journey to you will impart energy. I know this can be hard to control so my best advise is to be sure the food is prepared by a happy cook.
If you’re having a hard time accepting what this is saying here’s the best example I can give. Think back when your grandmother prepared a family meal using a special recipe. It’s a recipe you have but when you, or anybody else makes the dish, it doesn’t come out quite the way it did when your grandmother made it. That’s because nobody is preparing it with the same energy and love as your grandmother.
If this concept intrigues you, here’s a test you can try. Drink the juice from a fresh, squeezed orange. Notice the taste, texture, liveliness, etc and how it makes you feel. Compare it to orange juice from a carton. If you try this, share your experience in the comments below.