The 5 elements diet is one of the pillars of TCM. Its importance cannot be overestimated. Because with the food we have at least 3 times a day the possibility to strengthen our health, or to weaken it. We decide this at every meal, whether breakfast, lunch or dinner.
The 5 elements diet shows us a viable and feasible way to make our food become a medicine that makes us and our loved ones healthy and keeps them healthy. This medicine is not bitter, but on the contrary, tasty and a joy for body and soul.
Food is medicine that is not bitter.
The 5 elements diet
The Chinese have known more than 3000 years ago that nutrition plays a major role in keeping the body healthy. At that time, no distinction was made between nutrition and medicine. Nutrition should keep the person in balance.
The secret of good taste
5 elements and the flavors
The 5 elements diet would not be conceivable without the knowledge of the quality of the tastes. The 5 tastes have special effects in the body and these must be understood to unfold the potential of the diet.
8 Weeks Challenge
Change your eating habits
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Use the power of the 5 elements
Strengthen your immune system
In this In this article we want to show you how you can improve your immune system through nutrition. Tips and tricks from TCM should help you to develop a strong defense, which brings you safely through the cold season.
The main spices
Spices - the "health makers" in the household
With these 12 spices you can turn your kitchen into a small pharmacy. Not only can they be used in a variety of ways, but they also turn food into a tasty and nourishing medicine.
If someone eats 80 percent of their fill, they are protecting their health.
If he eats 100 percent to his fill, he damages his health.
Chinese proverb