I probably don’t need to convince you that we are an energetic being.
Our bodies are made of mostly energy, nearly 100 watts is produced when we are sitting and upwards of 2,000 watts when sprinting. Water, which makes up most of the human body, holds two types of energy. Kinetic energy allows water to ebb and flow, while potential energy is contingent upon our positioning.
If our bodies are made up of mostly energy, then that means the foods and thoughts we intake also hold a certain amount of energy - or vibration.
Let’s talk about energy in food first.
This is called, a calorie.
A calorie is a unit of measurement - a unit of energy. So when you read that something contains 100 calories, what it’s describing is how much energy your body will receive from intaking that item. The average amount of calories a human needs on a given day is 2,000 for women and 2,500 for men (note: this is an average number that does not take into account someone’s health history, socioeconomic status, access to foods and resources that would equip them with this caloric intake or any other bio-individual factor).
Therefore in order for an average person to run on sufficient amount of energy per day, they’d need to intake the appropriate amount of calories to help keep their body systems running properly. The consumption of energy in the form of food, air and water is needed for sustenance and good health.
So if food contains energy, then that means it holds a vibration.
In physics, vibration is defined as a periodic back and forth motion of particles, as they move away from equilibrium. This is why understanding the term balance is also important. Balance is an equal distribution of parts. When we speak about balance in terms of health and wellness, what is meant is that all parts done to reach and sustain a healthy body (eating the right foods, having daily physical activity, practicing mindfulness, etc) then the body is more or less, balanced. Of course, this goes deeper in understanding the person’s biology and taking into account individualized medical background.
Here is where food and their vibration become very fascinating (and something that I love to talk about with clients).
Former scientist, author and professor of physiological sciences at UCLA, Dr. Valerie Hunt, conducted a study in 1986 that measured the vibrations found in foods. In this video, you’re able to see the energy field radiating from certain foods and are able to visually compare the difference between low vibrational foods (processed, refined foods) versus high vibrational foods (whole, fresh foods).
Ask Yourself This…
How do you feel after eating a bag of chips?
Sluggish, dull, bloated? Makes sense, considering that processed foods are very low in vibration and do nothing to provide your body with the adequate energy or vibration it needs to function at its optimal level.
How do you feel after eating a fresh salad?
Vibrant, light, energetic? Makes sense, considering that fresh whole foods are very high in vibration and provide your body with energy and vibrancy.
Healthy and high vibrations help to create and maintain the internal energy of the body. Research has also discovered that our body heals and repairs itself when vibration is at a certain rate and frequency.
One of the easiest ways to increase the energetic intake of high vibrational foods, is to prepare them with love and in the company of a positive energetic space. I guide my clients in understanding that the environment in which they are sitting down to eat makes a significant difference in how their body will intake the food, therefore the nutrients, minerals and its vibrational energy. Consider this, when you eat while in a stressed mindset, you’re likely to overeat and forget how much food you’re consuming. Wherever when you eat in a calm and peaceful manner, you’re able to taste the flavors, smell the aroma and enjoy the art of eating.
High Vibrational Foods:
Fresh certified organic (if possible) fruits and vegetables
Natural supplements and adaptogens
Herbal teas
Herbs and spices
Pure or filtered water
Healthy oils such as olive oil, avocado and coconut
Nuts and seeds
Fermented foods
Raw chocolate
Raw honey and maple syrup
Legumes
Whole grains such as buckwheat, rice, quinoa or amaranth
Low Vibrational Foods:
Genetically modified (GMO) food, and conventional food that has been treated with chemicals and pesticides
Artificial sugars and sweeteners
Soda and high sugar fruit juices
Alcohol
Processed, packaged and fast foods
Unhealthy oils such as canola and rapeseed
Deep fried and microwaved foods