Classic Food Therapy Handbook

Author: Guo Yumei
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: Introduces the therapeutic properties and taboos of 132 common foods, helping you understand the health concepts of various foods. The Yellow Emperor's Inner Canon states: "Humans rely on five grains as their foundation. Heaven nourishes people with five qi, and the earth nourishes people with five flavors. When the five flavors enter the mouth, they are stored in the intestines and stomach. Harmful substances attack pathogens, while five grains serve as nourishment, five fruits as assistance, five livestock as benefits, and five vegetables as replenishment. When the qi and flavors are harmonized and consumed, they can replenish essence and strengthen qi." From this, we can see that daily diet should include a balanced intake of nutrients, avoiding excessive consumption of certain foods or only eating rich meats. One should consume vegetables, fruits, meats, seafood, and various other foods in balance during the three daily meals to maintain health and prevent various modern and adult diseases from creeping in silently. "The Handbook of Common Food Therapy" is a book that combines practicality and knowledge, presenting daily common foods in a simple and easy-to-understand layout, divided into four chapters: Grains and, Vegetables, Aquatic Products and Seafood, Fruits. It provides detailed introductions to the properties, therapeutic effects, selection, cooking secrets, and precautions of 132 common foods, and specifically lists the main functions of the foods to help readers quickly understand their characteristics. Living a healthy and long life is everyone's goal, and the "Qianjin Food Therapy" also says: "When seeking treatment, first use food therapy. If food therapy does not work, then use medicine." This completely highlights the important concept of health preservation. It is hoped that through the book "The Handbook of Common Food Therapy," readers can develop a healthy concept of health preservation.