Used in Traditional Chinese Medicine Colleges and Universities internationally since 2007, TCM Foods, Cooking with the Five Elements, is easy enough for the beginner to learn, and the practitioner to use. For millennia, the Chinese have mapped the universe in terms of Qi and Yin Yang, and its relation to humans, this included food. The teachings have been passed down from practitioner to practitioner over the centuries, and a healthy diet and using foods in a certain practice are part of good health and healing. The book includes lists that can be used in the kitchen or take shopping. Lists for readily available foods for the seasons and conditions such as Tonify - Harmonize Yang, Tonify Yin, Build Yin, Build Qi, Xue Disharmony, Tonify Blood, Build/Promote Blood Circulation, Detox, Jin Ye - drain water, Jin Ye - Lubricate & Moistens, Nourish Jing, Harmonize Shen, The Six Evil Winds, and The Five Elements. Including foods for depression, and much more...

Used in Traditional Chinese Medicine Colleges and Universities internationally since 2007, TCM Foods, Cooking with the Five Elements, is easy enough for the beginner to learn, and the practitioner to use. For millennia, the Chinese have mapped the universe in terms of Qi and Yin Yang, and its relation to humans, this included food. The teachings have been passed down from practitioner to practitioner over the centuries, and a healthy diet and using foods in a certain practice are part of good health and healing. The book includes lists that can be used in daily life of readily available foods for the seasons and conditions such as Tonify - Harmonize Yang, Tonify Yin, Build Yin, Build Qi, Xue Disharmony, Tonify Blood, Build/Promote Blood Circulation, Detox, Jin Ye - drain water, Jin Ye - Lubricate & Moistens, Nourish Jing, Harmonize Shen, The Six Evil Winds, and The Five Elements as well as complete reference list of food by western categories, vegetables, grains, herbs and spices, fruit, meat, seafood, dairy products, oils and fats. Including foods for depression, and more...

Used in Traditional Chinese Medicine Colleges and Universities internationally since 2007, TCM Foods, Cooking with the Five Elements, is easy enough for the beginner to learn, and the practitioner to use. Handy reference for in the kitchen or take it shopping with you! For millennia, the Chinese have mapped the universe in terms of Qi and Yin Yang, and its relation to humans, this included food. The teachings have been passed down from practitioner to practitioner over the centuries, and a healthy diet and using foods in a certain practice are part of good health and healing. The book includes lists reference list of food by yin yang and western categories, vegetables, grains, herbs and spices, fruit, meat, seafood, dairy products, oils and fats.

A stunning and accessible guide to cooking with Traditional Chinese Medicine, featuring over 50 nourishing recipes to eat for healing every day by TCM chef and registered dietitian Zoey Xinyi Gong. Chef and registered dietitian Zoey Xinyi Gong offers an incredibly fresh, elegant, and authentic approach to food therapy and a truly accessible guide to cooking with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), a thousands-year-old practice for holistic wellness. Named after a foundational theory of what balance and optimal health looks like, The Five Elements Cookbook is a stunning introduction to the beginner concepts of TCM and offers a photographic guide to the most commonly used medicinal ingredients (American ginseng, turmeric, reishi, and more), their healing properties, and how to use them seamlessly in your cooking—whether in a warm tea, restorative bone broth, a sweet smoothie, or your favorite dinner. Each of the over 50 delicious recipes ingeniously incorporates a food-as-medicine ingredient, with consideration for seasonality, digestion, and body constitution, and specific concerns, like menstrual pains, nausea, anxiety, blood circulation, respiratory health, and more. For those with dietary restrictions, each recipe also includes a key for vegan, nut free, dairy free, gluten free, plus the TCM energetics and uses. Recipes span all day and every meal, plus beverages and desserts: Sesame Goji Granola Pumpkin and Lotus Seed Hummus with Crudité Reishi Mushroom Miso Soup Steamed Whole Fish with Herbal Soy Sauce Warming Lamb Noodle Soup Saffron Mulled Wine With beautiful photographs throughout, this soothing, practical guide is perfect for those looking to eat for healing, nourishment, and joy.

A nutritional guide that leads you into the therapeutic and tasty depth of the Five Flavors--through a lens of Chinese Medicine. This book highlights ways to use the intrinsic properties of the food and herbs you eat to increase your vitality and promote health, healing, and rejuvenation. It explains how this nutritional theory brings balance into your body through various flavors, and explores how we all interact with food on an emotional level, shines importance on seasonal eating and helps in curating a diet that is unique and specific to individual needs..... The therapeutic use of food is about cultivating a positive relationship between the qualities of the foods you eat--and the impact on your system after eating. The properties of the foods you choose on a daily basis, impact the function of your digestive system, your mood, and the state of Qi and blood. With every bite we can learn to utilize these characteristics to make the most beneficial impact in our health. Flavor is a great place to start! Let this book be a guide to learning, listening, and healing with food. Complete with Chinese Medical nutrition guidelines, tips for mindful eating and delicious recipes to get your started on this healing journey, this book is a must-have for those looking for a more intuitive and individualized "diet" plan. Essential Tastes is more than just a cookbook. It is a guide for understanding that what we choose to eat, changes not only how we feel, but who we essentially are...... If you are interested in purchasing an ebook/PDF please contact me directly through my website- www.wildearthacupuncture.com. A kindle version will hopefully be released soon :) Thank you so much for your support. In Health- Lenore!

In traditional Chinese medicine, oranges are known to weaken your immune system, bananas cause fatigue, and yogurt doesn't help weight loss. The ancient Five Element Diet (wood, fire, earth, metal, and water) describes the foods and preparation methods best suited to each element, the parts of your body most affected, and the healing forces unleashed with each dish. Your eating habits will change simply because you know more about the effects of foods on long life, love, sexual capacity, and prosperity.In traditional Chinese medicine, oranges are known to weaken your immune system, bananas cause fatigue, and yogurt doesn't help weight loss. The ancient Five Element Diet (wood, fire, earth, metal, and water) describes the foods and preparation methods best suited to each element, the parts of your body most affected, and the healing forces unleashed with each dish. Your eating habits will change simply because you know more about the effects of foods on long life, love, sexual capacity, and prosperity.

Award-Winner in the Cookbooks: International category of the 2010 International Book Awards Ancient Wisdom, Modern Kitchen reveals how easy it is to tap into the 3,000-year-old secrets of the Eastern healing arts. This entertaining and easy-to-use book provides scores of delicious recipes, anecdotes about various herbs and foods, and all you need to know about acquiring ingredients—even if you don’t know the difference between a lotus seed and the lotus position. Highlighting “superfoods,” such as goji berries, as well as more familiar ingredients like ginger, garlic, and mint, Ancient Wisdom, Modern Kitchen includes indispensible information: • An overview of traditional Chinese medicine, herbs, and food therapy • Details on 100 healthy Asian ingredients • Healing recipes for common health concerns, including fatigue, menopause, high cholesterol, weight control, and diabetes