Peanuts Sweet (Earth), neutral, Yang Peanuts nourish qi and the blood. They strengthen and lubricate the lungs, and are often...
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Pear Sweet and sour (Earth and Wood), cool, medium Yin Pear affects the stomach and lungs. It lubricates, counteracting dryness,...
Melon Sweet (Earth), cold, Yin Melon tones the qi and the blood. Its cold characteristic relieves the heat of summer....
Nuts and seeds are storehouses of energy. They contain essential fatty acids and carbohydrates, and are rich in minerals and...
Spinach Sweet (Earth), cool, balance of Yin and Yang Spinach nourishes qi and the blood; its high iron content makes...
Onion, green (scallion) Pungent and sweet (Metal and Earth), warm, strong Yang Onion, a diaphoretic, affects the lungs and stomach....
Cucumber Sweet (Earth), cold, balance of Yin and Yang Cucumber cleans the blood and detoxifies by promoting urination. It affects...
Vegetables constitute the second tier of the human food pyramid. As such, they are the second most important food source,...
Melon Sweet (Earth), cold, Yin Melon tones the qi and the blood. Its cold characteristic relieves the heat of summer....
Traditionally, no clear-cut distinction is made between medicinal drugs, folk and home remedies, and many of the ingredients of classic...
Other than the actual foodstuffs, climate and time of year are perhaps the most important considerations for someone intent upon...
Moderation is the key not only to what you eat but to how you eat. The following guidelines should help...
The Chinese concept of a balanced diet is different from Western concepts. It makes no mention of proteins, calories, vitamins,...
For the home cook, preparing this really is a massive waste of time, and I would recommend that you spend your...
This highly addictive snack is another 1960s British creation and doesn't contain anything related to the sea at all, but I...
This dish changed my perception of Chinese cooking completely-it was the turning point in my outlook on the cuisine. To discover...
Daikon is large, long white Chinese radish available from Chinese supermarkets. It is perfect in soups as it soaks up all...
If you are desperate for it, you can eat this pickle after 24 hours, but the longer you leave it, the...
This is classically served with Shanghai Steamed Dumplings. In the restaurant we inject this vinegar into our dumplings but it is...
SMOKED TOFU CHILLIOIL I visited a three-Michelin-starred restaurant in Hong Kong where they offered a vegetarian chilli oil alongside a...