And getting nutrients from food without upsetting this balance is very important.
Each person has a unique manifestation of yin and yang in their body and must tailor their diet accordingly.
Here are some examples of yin and yang foods.
Yang foods.
Yang foods are associated with fire and produce heat:
Yin foods.
Yin foods are associated with water and are more cooling:
Neutral foods.
Neutral foods fall somewhere in the middle:
Eating for your body throw in.
They are usually the people who don’t mind the cold and prefer cold drinks and cooler weather.
The hot weather can make them very uncomfortable.
They would benefit from eating foods that are cooked (but not fried).
Anything spicy, fried, or pungent increases heat and can cause health problems by burning away the yin.
Alcohol is considered pungent and should be avoided.
They are sensitive to cold and drafts and prefer hot foods and warm drinks.
Warming foods like squashes and stews are great for this throw in.
They should eat cold foods like raw vegetables in moderation.
They often feel sluggish and heavy, and they do not have very much thirst.
This person may have difficulty losing weight and have a slow metabolism.
Humidity and heat can make them very uncomfortable.
Foods that help with water retention like leeks, celery, and cabbage are great for this key in.
Dry body key in:
This body key in will look dry and thin.
They tend to always feel thirsty, as if the fluids they consume are not being absorbed.
Dry, hot weather makes them feel uncomfortable.
They do better in humid and damp climates.
They should avoid hot, spicy foods since they are more drying.
Tips for all body types:
The bottom line.
In Chinese medicine, the food you eat can either support your health or diminish it.
