terms of vitamins, minerals or proteins. We categorize food in three ways: positive pranic food, negative pranic food, and zero pranic food,” explains Inner Engineering founder and realized Yogi, Sadhguru. “Positive substances are those which, when consumed, add prana to the system. The pranic energy, the vital energy in the body, will increase.” According to Sadhguru, wintermelon, fresh coconut and lemon are among the most pranic foods available. “This one addition to my diet, in combination with my daily
meditation practice, has enabled me to break the unhealthy cycle of ups-and-downs,” Carlson explains. “I drink two to three glasses of wintermelon juice while I am at work to stay energized through the night, and then I sit for about 20 minutes of meditation when my shift is over, to rest and recharge my system,”
Carlson continues, “My meditative practice also greatly
reduces my need for sleep. So when I come home now, I eat a healthy meal and then sleep for about five or six hours.” To- gether, these simple lifestyle changes have even allowed Carlson to spend time with her kids after school and make them dinner before she goes off to work again. The taste of wintermelon is very mild, like a cucumber. It has virtually no taste of its own, so it is easy to work into all kinds of salads, smoothies and juices on hot days. On cold days, you can add either honey or black pepper to the melon to reduce natural cooling qualities in the fruit, while retaining its raw energy boost. Wintermelon may not be stocked by your local super- market, but in most cities it can be found at Chinese markets, Indian markets or international farmers’ markets. Look for a melon about the size, shape and color of a watermelon, but with a characteristic white, “ash-coated” surface. This white powder that coats the outer rind is where the melon also gets the common name ash gourd. This powder is harmless to eat, but becomes sticky when wet. It should be rinsed from the surface before slicing the melon open. Uncut, a wintermelon will keep for a month or more in a cool, dry storage area.
Wintermelon recipes to boost energy without caffeine:
n Wintermelon & Watermelon Smoothie: Blend equal parts wintermelon and watermelon in a blender with water or plain yogurt and add honey or agave syrup to taste.
n Lime & Wintermelon Cooler: Juice 2-3 cups of wintermelon in a juicer, add fresh lime juice and salt to taste. Blend in a sprig of mint or cilantro for a fresh twist.
n Wintermelon Raita: Grate wintermelon and mix with plain yogurt, add lemon or lime juice, salt, black pepper and a sprin- kling of roasted cumin seeds. Raita is a great counterpart to any spicy Indian or Mexican dish.
Find more pranic recipes in the cookbook, A Taste of Isha: Recipes for the Pranic Lifestyle. For more information about the Inner Engineering program, visit
InnerEngineering.com.
Creating Your Dreams!
Stephanie Stuer
www.GreenHomeResidential.com Realtor®, GREEN®
Licensed Texas Real Estate Broker (214) 563-5769 natural awakenings February 2012 25
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