A Seven-Day Eating Plan to Restore Yin and Yang Energies and Open the Chakras

Author:
Anthony Davis
Updated:
Mar 27, 2023 1:49 PM EDT

Balance your energy and improve your life!

Food for Yin, Yang, and Chakras

The ancient practice of Chinese medicine states that our physical and mental health are determined by a balance of yin and yang energies. As modern-day humans, it can be difficult to keep this balance, but it is possible with the right nutrition. A seven-day eating plan that promotes a balance of yin and yang energies and opens the body’s chakras can help restore physical and mental well-being.

How Do Chakras Work?

According to healthline.com, chakras are our bodies' primary energy centers. These energy centers contribute to the well-being of each designated area, and can cause distress when unbalanced.

The chakras
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Foods to Replenish the Yin and Yang Energies

Grains: barley, millet, oats, quinoa, and brown rice
Fruits: apricots, dates, figs, pears, plums, and prunes
Vegetables: alfalfa sprouts, asparagus, broccoli, cabbage, celery, kale, seaweed, spinach, and string beans
Legumes: lentils, mung beans, and soybeans
Nuts and Seeds: chestnuts, almonds, sesame seeds, and walnuts
Fish: cod, halibut, salmon, sardines, and tuna
Herbs and Spices: anise, licorice root, cinnamon, ginseng, and ginger
Dairy: yogurt and soft cheeses
Beverages: green tea, herbal teas, and barley tea

Foods for Each Chakra


Chakra	Sanskrit Name	Color	Foods
Root	Muladhara	Red	Beets, Red Apples, Red Peppers, Tomatoes
Sacral	Svadhisthana	Orange	Oranges, Tangerines, Other Citrus Fruits
Solar Plexus	Manipura	Yellow	Squash, Corn, Yellow Peppers
Heart	Anahata	Green	Leafy Greens, Avocados, Broccoli, Peas
Throat	Vishudda	Blue	Blueberries, Blue Potatoes, Purple Grapes
Third Eye	Ajna	Purple	Blackberries, Black Olives, Dark Chocolate
Crown	Sahasrara	Violet or White	Cauliflower, Jicama, White Mushrooms

Meals for Good, Balanced Energy

Let's discuss the best foods for each meal, and then we'll look at some chakra-related recipes.

Breakfast

Each day on this plan starts with a grain-based breakfast to restore yin and yang energies. Grains such as oats, millet, quinoa, and brown rice are all great options to start the day.

Lunch

For lunch, a soup or stir-fry with a variety of vegetables and legumes can help maintain the balance of yin and yang energies. Adding grains such as barley or quinoa can add extra nourishment. Herbs and spices like anise, licorice root, cinnamon, ginseng, and ginger can also help to restore balance.

Dinner

Dinner is when you can incorporate foods that open the chakras. Foods of the same color as the chakras should be included in the dinner meal. For example, for the Root Chakra, red foods like beets, red apples, red peppers, and tomatoes should be eaten.

For the Heart Chakra, green foods like leafy greens, avocados, broccoli, and peas should be eaten. Dark purple or black foods such as blackberries, black olives, and dark chocolate should be eaten for the Third Eye Chakra. White foods such as cauliflower, jicama, and white mushrooms should be included for the Crown Chakra.

Extras

Drinking green tea, herbal teas, and barley tea can also help to open the chakras and restore yin and yang energies. Eating yogurt and soft cheeses is also beneficial for restoring balance.

Seven-Day Diet Plan

Here is a seven-day plan you can implement as early as tomorrow!

Day 1

Breakfast: Oats with almonds and dates
Lunch: Lentil and vegetable soup with barley tea
Dinner: Baked salmon with steamed broccoli and cauliflower

Day 2

Breakfast: Red smoothie with beets, red apples, and banana
Lunch: Quinoa and vegetable stir-fry with orange slices
Dinner: Grilled chicken with roasted red peppers and sweet potatoes

Day 3

Breakfast: Scrambled eggs with spinach, tomatoes, and yellow peppers
Lunch: Chickpea and kale salad with lemon dressing
Dinner: Baked cod with asparagus and yellow squash

Day 4

Breakfast: Avocado toast with olive oil and herbs
Lunch: Cabbage and vegetable soup with barley tea
Dinner: Grilled eggplant with steamed green beans and quinoa

Start day five with a healthy bowl of oatmeal and blueberries
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Day 5

Breakfast: Oatmeal with blueberries and walnuts
Lunch: Lentil and vegetable wrap with a blueberry smoothie
Dinner: Baked halibut with roasted Brussels sprouts and purple potatoes

Day 6

Breakfast: Greek yogurt with dark chocolate and almonds
Lunch: Hummus wrap with black olives
Dinner: Grilled salmon with steamed kale and jicama

Day 7

Breakfast: Scrambled eggs with spinach, mushrooms, and garlic
Lunch: Quinoa and vegetable stir-fry with ginger and sesame seeds
Dinner: Baked cod with steamed cauliflower and white mushrooms

How Chakras Are Connected to Yin and Yang

Yin and yang are the symbols of harmony between opposing forces. One side, yin, represents femininity, darkness, inward thinking, cold, and negativity, while the other side, yang, represents masculinity, light, activity, heat, and positivity. Together, they complete one another, balancing dark and light, down and up.

How This Relates to Chakras

Essentially, yin and yang are a symbol of balance. Each chakra has an affiliation with either yin or yang, though some experts argue that both sides exist partially in every chakra. When chakras are unbalanced, they cause disturbances in energy flow and overall well-being. The more balance, the better energy flow throughout yin, yang, and each of the chakras.

The Bottom Line

By incorporating foods that open the chakras and restore yin and yang energies into your diet, you can help keep your physical and mental well-being in balance. A seven-day eating plan that includes grains, vegetables, legumes, nuts and seeds, fish, herbs and spices, dairy, and beverages can help you restore balance and promote physical and mental well-being. Eating with intention and incorporating these foods into your diet can have a lasting, positive impact on your health.