Life In Colour
AsiaSpa Magazine|July - August 2018

Choosing food according to colour leads to better health and brighter future

Elle Kwan
Life In Colour

They are called the body’s seven energy centres. Chakras, taken from the ancient Sanskrit word for ‘wheel’, are semimystical whirling forces located in key positions along the spine and up to your head, and are said to impart energy to our mind, body and spirit – except when they don’t. An imbalanced chakra can spin too fast or too slow, causing mental discord, a sluggish system or ill health. One way to rebalance them, experts say, is to be mindful of them during everyday activities. Spending more time in nature can balance the root chakra that connects us to earth, for instance. Another is to meditate. And still another, is through food.

At Hong Kong’s Grassroots Pantry eatery recently, diners were invited to try a special menu built around chakras. Joining Grassroot’s owner Peggy Chan was guest chef Garima Arora who flew in from her Bangkok restaurant Gaa, and who cooked dishes representing the solar plexus, root and crown chakras. “These chakras appealed to me because these require a diet that is comforting as well as nourishing,” she says.

Many of the dishes featured ingredients with colours corresponding to particular chakras. “The solar plexus chakra is fed by vegetables generally yellow in colour. Corn is one of them,” Arora explains. “The idea to mix corn and bitter greens, which is also suited for this chakra, came from an Indian dish, sarso ka saag and maki ki roti, mustard puree with corn bread.”

Diese Geschichte stammt aus der July - August 2018-Ausgabe von AsiaSpa Magazine.

Starten Sie Ihre 7-tägige kostenlose Testversion von Magzter GOLD, um auf Tausende kuratierte Premium-Storys sowie über 8.000 Zeitschriften und Zeitungen zuzugreifen.

Diese Geschichte stammt aus der July - August 2018-Ausgabe von AsiaSpa Magazine.

Starten Sie Ihre 7-tägige kostenlose Testversion von Magzter GOLD, um auf Tausende kuratierte Premium-Storys sowie über 8.000 Zeitschriften und Zeitungen zuzugreifen.

WEITERE ARTIKEL AUS ASIASPA MAGAZINEAlle anzeigen
Skin Care - Bask Carefree
AsiaSpa Magazine

Skin Care - Bask Carefree

These skincare essentials protect or soothe while beach-bound.

time-read
1 min  |
Thailand Supplement 2019 - 2020
Winds Of Change
AsiaSpa Magazine

Winds Of Change

Anantara’s Phuket flagship hotels and residences offer a breath of fresh air.

time-read
6 Minuten  |
Thailand Supplement 2019 - 2020
Getting Greener
AsiaSpa Magazine

Getting Greener

Thailand’s fertile jungles, wildlife and rich culture make the ideal landscape for a sustainable vacation. From green hotels with zero-waste policies, to tribal homestays that empower local communities, the variety of experiences are wide and varied.

time-read
4 Minuten  |
Thailand Supplement 2019 - 2020
Rock Out
AsiaSpa Magazine

Rock Out

Phuket’s Kata Rocks injects fun into spas.

time-read
2 Minuten  |
Thailand Supplement 2019 - 2020
Divine Escapes
AsiaSpa Magazine

Divine Escapes

Finding respite in Thailand is easy. The real challenge is selecting from the tempting array of beachside resorts, urban sanctuaries and spa retreats.

time-read
3 Minuten  |
Thailand Supplement 2019 - 2020
Top 10 Historic Thai Sites
AsiaSpa Magazine

Top 10 Historic Thai Sites

A country steeped in history and heritage, Thailand captivates mind and spirit with ancient sites, temples and even secret tunnels.

time-read
4 Minuten  |
Thailand Supplement 2019 - 2020
Mane Attraction
AsiaSpa Magazine

Mane Attraction

Male balding can be slowed with naturopathy, acupuncture and diet

time-read
4 Minuten  |
September - October 2019
Nature's Nutraceutical
AsiaSpa Magazine

Nature's Nutraceutical

The cannabis derivative CBD is said to offer a litany of wellness benefits without the ‘high’ that comes with CBD’s sister extract, THC. Now, it’s making headway into the culinary world

time-read
4 Minuten  |
September - October 2019
Sense Of Place
AsiaSpa Magazine

Sense Of Place

Place The InterContinental-ANA Ishigaki Resort presents laidback, luxury living in beguiling lands that time almost forgot

time-read
7 Minuten  |
September - October 2019
Jasmine Nunns
AsiaSpa Magazine

Jasmine Nunns

A nature walk can help you navigate urban life says this forest therapy guide

time-read
3 Minuten  |
September - October 2019