The Manipura or “Lustrous Gem” enhances our passion, vitality, and empowerment!
The Manipura Chakra is located around the navel up to the breastbone. It comprises the stomach, liver, integument system (skin), pancreas (regulates digestion and blood sugar), and small intestine.
The cells of the solar plexus vibrate at an electromagnetic frequency of 528 Hz. This frequency corresponds mid to high wavelengths of the color spectrum, which are temperate to warmer colors. We see the Manipura Chakra in the wavelength of 590-560 nm, the color yellow. The color yellow is the optimal vibration to stimulate and heal the solar and lumbar plexus!
Our Manipura or “Lustrous Gem” is known for our vitality and self confidence. We want to nourish this area with food to regenerate and revitalize our gut. When we have a healthy belly, our bodies are lean and vibrant and we “glow” from within.
Whole grains (rice, rye, pasta, oats)
Legumes (lentils, chickpeas, black beans)
Apples, pears, bananas
Lemons, squash, bell pepper (yellow)
Lutein enriched foods (spinach, kale, eggs)
Spices: turmeric, cumin, cinnamon, ginger
Protein enriched foods (greek or fermented yogurt, cottage cheese, parmesan, mozzarella, feta, blue cheese, cheddar, goat), milk, quinoa, peanuts/peanut butter, lean turkey
Lemon Rice with Coconut Milk Raita
Ingredients:
1 cup of white rice (Basmati)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tsp mustard seeds
1 green chili (chopped)
20-25 peanuts (unsalted)
5-6 curry leaves
1/2 tsp turmeric
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp garam masala (optional)
1/2 tsp red chili pepper (optional)
2 lemons
1/2 cup golden raisins
chopped cilantro
For Raita (yogurt side dish/substituting Coconut milk)
1 can coconut milk (unsweetened)
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp dried cilantro
pinch of red chili powder
salt to taste
Directions:
Rinse rice and soak for 20 minutes.
Heat oil in pan, add mustard seeds. Once seeds “pop”, add curry leaves, green chili, and peanuts. Roast peanuts.
Drain rice and add to pan. Mix 1-2 minutes.
Add 2 cups of water, salt, turmeric, and 1/2 squeezed lemon juice. Add optional ingredients, garam masala and red chili pepper.
Allow all ingredients to come to a boil. Reduce to simmer, cover and cook for 8-10 minutes. Stir occasionally.
Once rice is cooked, mix in 1 1/2 squeezed lemon juice, raisins, and chopped cilantro.
For Raita
Pour 1 can coconut milk into bowl
Add paprika, dried cilantro, pinch of red chili pepper, and salt to taste.
Mix all ingredients and serve as a side dish with rice.
Enjoy stimulating the senses!
Title image: @bluephoto7. Lemons @shmabbss