Complete Guide to Chinese Family Nutrition

Author: Zhang Huaqiang
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Publish Date: 2001-08-01
Features: The book is divided into three parts (Upper, Middle, Lower) and contains fifteen chapters. The Upper Part introduces basic knowledge of conditioning and characteristics of conditioning for various groups of people; the Middle Part introduces the nutritional components, efficacy, and conditioning targets of hundreds of types of grains, meats, fruits, vegetables, and tonic herbs; the Lower Part categorizes different conditions and populations into five major groups (Internal Medicine, Gynecology, Pediatrics, Oncology, and Others) based on traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) syndrome differentiation and conditioning principles. Each condition is further divided into 3-5 syndrome types, with 4-6 conditioning recipes listed for each type. The book includes over 100 diseases and nearly 2,000 conditioning recipes, each accompanied by instructions for preparation and recommendations and contraindications. The ingredients are easily available and simple to prepare, making them accessible to ordinary households. The book is notable for the vast number of diseases, foods, and recipes it covers, which is rarely seen among similar works published. The language is straightforward and easy to understand. It is hoped that this book will serve as a valuable guide and companion for post-recovery patients and ordinary readers, especially the elderly.