Decode the Nutritional Code of Red Foods

Author: Tang Can
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: Food has five properties: cold, hot, warm, cool, and neutral; food has five flavors: sour, sweet, bitter, spicy, and salty; food has five principles: color, aroma, taste, shape, and nourishment; food has seven colors: black, white, red, yellow, blue, green, and purple. Traditional Chinese medicine also holds the belief that the five colors of food correspond to the five internal organs of the human body: red nourishes the heart, green nourishes the liver, yellow nourishes the spleen, white nourishes the lungs, and black nourishes the kidneys. In recent years, blue food has been pursued as a luxurious nutritional health food, while purple food is increasingly favored for its magical effects in reducing stress and calming the mind. The essence of Chinese dietary culture lies in the harmonious combination of the five properties, five flavors, five principles, and seven colors of food, achieving the goal of therapeutic nutrition and nourishing the body with color, aroma, taste, and nourishment.
Food is the foundation of life, and throughout history, human scientific research on food has never ceased. The nutritional value and therapeutic secrets of various foods have been continuously decoded, and the concept of nourishing the body with color has become a new dietary trend. A new perspective, a new understanding. For the food on our daily tables, we now have a new approach to nutritional pairing and arrangement, where different colors represent different nutrients, making nutritional choices more direct and simple. Today, the main color you choose to pair with your meal is entirely up to your mood. The passionate and vibrant red series, the energetic and refreshing green series, and the mysterious and romantic purple series—those with an artistic flair can even create a dazzling seven-color feast. The rich colors not only stimulate your visual senses but also make you crave the food and feel eager to eat. A good mood naturally leads to better absorption of nutrients. Foods that enhance vitality, energy, and spirit—red foods, in particular, help reduce fatigue, dispel cold, and invigorate the spirit, boosting confidence and willpower, leaving you feeling full of energy. The typical advantage of red fruits and vegetables lies in their rich natural iron content. For example, cherries and jujubes, which we often consume, are natural remedies for anemia and are also suitable for nourishing women after menstrual blood loss.