What is the Vibrational Frequency of Foods?

In holistic health, every food emits its own energetic vibration: this is highest in fresh, raw, and natural foods, and decreases in industrial or heavily processed products. Frequencies are expressed in MHz and represent an energetic parameter not recognized by mainstream science, but widely used in naturopathic and integrative wellness practices.

How is Food Frequency Measured?

The measurement of food frequency has been explored in holistic circles. One of the most cited methods was developed by Bruce Tainio, who created the Calibrated Frequency Monitor (CFM), a device designed to detect the vibrational frequency of foods, essential oils, and other biological materials. The CFM measures frequency in Megahertz (MHz), detecting the electromagnetic oscillations emitted by foods. These measurements can vary based on freshness, origin, cultivation method, transport, storage, and even the intention of the person preparing the food. These values are not recognized by mainstream science but are widely used in holistic health to evaluate the vitality of foods.

Table of Vibrational Frequencies

Adapting Food Choices to Naturopathic Constitutions

In naturopathy, constitution refers to a person’s physical, metabolic, and emotional characteristics. Integrating high-vibration foods should be done while listening to your constitution to achieve maximum benefit for energy, creativity, and inner harmony.

Sanguine Constitution

• Characteristics: energetic, warm, physically active, good circulation.

• Recommended choices: fresh and raw foods (salads, fruit, sprouts), green juices, watery fruits, fresh aromatic herbs.

• Caution: avoid excess of overly stimulating or heating foods (strong spices, stimulating superfoods).

Bilious Constitution

• Characteristics: internal heat, strong digestion, tendency toward irritability.

• Recommended choices: living but cooling foods (leafy greens, cucumber, watermelon, mint), sprouts, microgreens, cleansing herbal teas (dandelion, burdock).

• Caution: limit very fatty, fried, or excessively heating foods.

Nervous Constitution

• Characteristics: thin, sensitive, easily stressed, prone to fatigue and insomnia.

• Recommended choices: living foods with calming and nourishing effects (avocado, bananas, flax and chia seeds, nuts), warm and lightly cooked foods in winter, sweet roots (carrots, sweet potatoes).

• Caution: avoid excess raw or very light foods that can increase instability.

Lymphatic Constitution

• Characteristics: fluid retention, slow metabolism, tends to feel cold.

• Recommended choices: alternate living foods with light cooking (steamed, sautéed), draining foods (fennel, celery, asparagus), warming spices (ginger, cinnamon), and warm herbal teas.

• Caution: limit very cold or raw foods in cold periods, favor seasonal choices.

Digestion and Frequency: The Perspective of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), digestion is considered the cornerstone of health, entrusted to the Spleen and Stomach, which transform food into vital energy (Qi). Excess raw or cold foods can weaken the “digestive fire,” leading to fatigue, bloating, and internal dampness, especially in lymphatic and nervous constitutions.

Choosing High-Vitality and Easily Digestible Foods According to TCM

• High vitality: Prefer fresh, local, seasonal, minimally processed foods, rich in natural energy and vitality (fruit, vegetables, sprouts, aromatic herbs).

• Easily digestible: Choose foods that do not burden the Spleen and Stomach, such as:

  • Steamed or lightly sautéed vegetables (retain energy but are easier to assimilate).

  • Warm soups with fresh ingredients.

  • Well-cooked whole grains (rice, millet, quinoa).

  • Peeled and well-cooked legumes, with digestive spices (cumin, fennel).

  • Cooked fruit in winter or for those with weak digestion.

  • Avoid excess cold, raw, or dry foods, especially in cold periods or for those with delicate digestion.

• Personalization: Adjust the ratio of raw/cooked foods and food choices based on your constitution, the season, and your energetic state.

TCM Strategies for Optimal Digestion

• Balance between raw and cooked: Alternate living and cooked foods according to the season and your constitution, to support Qi without overburdening digestion.

• Slow chewing and mindfulness: Eating attentively and calmly supports the energetic transformation of food.

• Use of digestive spices and teas: Integrate herbs and spices that support digestive function and metabolism (see dedicated section).

Integrating High-Vibration Foods into Your Daily Diet

• Choose fresh, local, and seasonal foods, adjusting the proportion of raw/cooked foods to your constitution and the season.

• Sprouts, microgreens, aromatic herbs: rich in vital energy, suitable for all constitutions with personalization.

• Nuts, seeds, superfoods: excellent for nervous and lymphatic constitutions, in moderation for sanguine and bilious.

• Herbal teas and spices: choose those that support your digestion and energetic balance (see below).

• Mindful rituals: eat calmly, give thanks for your food, listen to your sensations after meals.

Herbal Teas and Spices for Digestion and Energetic Balance: Suggestions by Constitution

Sanguine Constitution

• Teas: mint, green tea, elderflower.

• Spices: coriander, fennel

Bilious Constitution

• Teas: dandelion, burdock, Roman chamomile.

• Spices: mint, dill, cardamom.

Nervous Constitution

• Teas: lemon balm, chamomile, linden.

• Spices: cinnamon, ginger (in small doses), nutmeg (in moderation)

Lymphatic Constitution

• Teas: ginger, fennel, rosemary.

• Spices: black pepper, cinnamon, turmeric.

Examples of Superfoods for Different Constitutions

• Raw cacao, spirulina, maca, goji berries, bee pollen. Organic.

• Nervous and lymphatic: can include them daily in small portions, varying types.

• Sanguine and bilious: best to limit quantity (a handful a day), preferring lighter varieties and alternating with fresh fruits and vegetables.

Summary Table

Summary

Integrating high-vibration foods into your diet, adapting them to your naturopathic constitution and the principles of Chinese digestion, means choosing foods that are both rich in vital energy and easily digestible, according to TCM guidelines. This personalized approach supports creativity, intuition, and inner harmony, respecting the energetic dimension, naturopathic tradition, and scientific foundations of nutrition.