Complete Guide to Chinese Diet Therapy

Author: Xia Xiang, edited by Shi Qi
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Publish Date: 2006-07-11
Features: This book introduces the historical origins of Chinese dietary therapy culture, the formation of staple and supplementary food cultures, the principles of dietary therapy culture, and the dietary culture of past dynasties. It outlines the properties and effects of certain grains, oils, beans, fruits, vegetables, and traditional Chinese herbal medicines. It also summarizes the properties, efficacy, and preparation methods of some common medicinal diets, medicinal wines, medicinal teas, and medicinal snacks. It briefly explains the relationship between dietary therapy and nutrition, as well as the dietary needs for 16 common diseases.