Modern Chinese Diet Therapy Handbook

Author: Meng Zhongfa
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Publish Date: 2003-08-01
Features: This book briefly introduces the basic theories of traditional Chinese health preservation and wellness, but primarily focuses on practical knowledge such as the combination, preparation, functions, and application methods of medicinal diets. It is particularly designed to promote the widespread use of medicinal diet therapy in households, making it accessible to ordinary people. Therefore, it dedicates significant space to the popular application of medicinal diets in health preservation, treatment, family life, and holiday travel and leisure activities. In terms of medicinal diet dishes, it introduces modern health-preserving banquet dishes that combine traditional practices with contemporary innovation. These dishes incorporate the principles of balanced nutrition from modern nutrition science, prioritizing health benefits. The combination of medicinal ingredients and food follows the guidelines of strengthening the spleen and kidneys, harmonizing yin and yang, integrating Eastern and Western approaches, and refining the best of both worlds. These banquet dishes are not only loved by the Chinese but have also gained appreciation from people around the world. The book strives for practicality and accessibility, emphasizing the combination of prevention and treatment, as well as the integration of taste and nourishment. It also highlights the cultural significance and enhancement of dietary traditions, aiming to promote wellness through food, thereby boosting the immune system and effectively preventing various pathogens from invading the body. Traditional Chinese medicinal diet therapy is a valuable cultural heritage of Chinese medicine, awaiting our exploration, organization, and application.