Food As Everyday Medicine
Eat at regular time
Eat fresh, whole food, seasonal vegetables & fruits, and unprocessed food as possible
5 Flavors in Chinese Medicine
Understanding the five flavors in Chinese medicine is key to its dietary therapy. Each flavor is linked to a specific organ system or meridian and has qualities that significantly impact that organ. These flavors help balance the body and harmonize us with the seasons. However, it's important to note that too much of one flavor can harm its corresponding organ. For instance, sweet foods can boost spleen and stomach health and improve digestion, but overconsumption can weaken digestion and lead to issues like diabetes or metabolic syndrome.
Some cravings for certain foods can indicate an imbalance in the organs. For example, if you are craving sweets like chocolate or sugar, it means your spleen and stomach (digestive organs) are not happy. Additionally, it is natural to crave salty foods when you are tired. Salty flavors are associated with the Kidney organ, which is vital for energy in Chinese medicine.
Eat at regular time
Eat fresh, whole food, seasonal vegetables & fruits, and unprocessed food as possible
5 Flavors in Chinese Medicine
- Sour
- Bitter
- Sweet
- Acrid (spicy/pungent)
- Salty
Understanding the five flavors in Chinese medicine is key to its dietary therapy. Each flavor is linked to a specific organ system or meridian and has qualities that significantly impact that organ. These flavors help balance the body and harmonize us with the seasons. However, it's important to note that too much of one flavor can harm its corresponding organ. For instance, sweet foods can boost spleen and stomach health and improve digestion, but overconsumption can weaken digestion and lead to issues like diabetes or metabolic syndrome.
- Sour- Liver/Gallbladder
- Bitter- Heart/Small Intestine
- Sweet- Spleen/Stomach
- Acrid- Lung/Large Intestine
- Salty- Kidneys/Bladder
Some cravings for certain foods can indicate an imbalance in the organs. For example, if you are craving sweets like chocolate or sugar, it means your spleen and stomach (digestive organs) are not happy. Additionally, it is natural to crave salty foods when you are tired. Salty flavors are associated with the Kidney organ, which is vital for energy in Chinese medicine.
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