Functional Recipe for Hyperlipidemia

Author: Fang Jia
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Publish Date: 2004-05-01
Features: Food can help people prevent illness and promote health, a topic that aligns perfectly with the emerging medical theory—the Fourth Medicine. The Fourth Medicine, also known as self-care medicine, is gaining popularity and attracting worldwide attention. It advocates scientific self-protection methods, simple and effective treatments, and recovery techniques to achieve physical and mental well-being, longevity, and a healthier life. It is particularly suitable for people in the "third state" (i.e., the "sub-health" state). The third state is a condition between health and disease. If not addressed promptly, it can easily progress into illness. However, if properly managed, it can transition back to a healthy state. The ancient saying "medicine is better than food" has a scientific basis. Zhang Zhongjing, the "sage of medicine" in China's Han Dynasty, discussed this early on: "All dietary flavors should be used to nourish life. If food is harmful, it can cause harm. Some foods are beneficial to the body, while others can be harmful. If chosen appropriately, they benefit the body; if not, they can lead to illness." Sun Simiao, the "King of Medicine" in the Tang Dynasty, also warned people: "Those who do not know the principles of dietary appropriateness cannot survive." The grains, meats, fruits, vegetables, and delicacies that have been selected and passed down through generations are not only delicious and nutritious but also easily accepted, digested, and absorbed by the body. They also have certain auxiliary effects in preventing and treating diseases and promoting health. The essence of scientific dietary care lies in choosing and consuming foods based on their nutritional characteristics, properties, and functions, tailored to individual needs, seasons, and environments. The same illness may manifest differently in people with different constitutions or living in different environments, so dietary care must also follow the principle of "specific conditions, specific treatments." This book was written to introduce readers to the knowledge and information related to dietary care, helping them understand the functions of foods and choose functional foods scientifically and reasonably based on their own conditions, thereby facilitating the treatment of illnesses and the promotion of health and well-being.