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Central to these practices is the belief that food not only nourishes the body but also influences the flow of Qi, supporting the alignment of the practitioner with the natural rhythms of the Dao (the Way). Taoist diet emphasizes simplicity, frugality, and moderation, advocating for natural, minimally processed foods that help cultivate balance.
Chinese food therapy (simplified Chinese: 食疗; traditional Chinese: 食療; pinyin: shíliáo; lit. 'food therapy', also called nutrition therapy and dietary therapy) is a mode of dieting rooted in Chinese beliefs concerning the effects of food on the human organism, [1] and centered on concepts such as seasonal eating and in moderation.
The unabridged Chinese-Chinese Hanyu Da Cidian ("Comprehensive Chinese Word Dictionary"), lexicographically comparable to the Oxford English Dictionary, gives five definitions of yǎngshēng (養生): 保养生命; 维持生. [Take good care of one's health, preserve one's lifespan] 摄养身心使长寿. [Nourish one's body and mind for longevity]
Consuming foods stripped of fiber — such as processed and ultraprocessed foods like fast food and snacks — may keep fiber intake too low to move bulk through the system adequately.
Alkaline diet (also known as the alkaline ash diet, alkaline acid diet, acid ash diet, and acid alkaline diet) describes a group of loosely related diets based on the misconception that different types of food can have an effect on the pH balance of the body. It originated from the acid ash hypothesis, which primarily related to osteoporosis ...
Some acidic foods actually have a negative PRAL measurement, meaning they reduce acidity in the stomach. [4] [5] A low PRAL diet (not to be confused with an alkaline diet) can lower acidity in the stomach, which can be helpful for people suffering GERD or Acid Reflux. However, it does not lower the pH of blood and therefore cannot treat ...
The authors conclude that people who eat a predominantly whole-food, vegan diet—avoiding animal products as a source of nutrition, including beef, pork, poultry, fish, eggs, cheese, and milk, and reducing their intake of processed foods and refined carbohydrates—will escape, reduce, or reverse the development of numerous diseases.
Dark chocolate is rich in flavanols, a natural compound that can lower blood pressure, reducing the risk of stroke and heart disease, adds Frances Largeman-Roth, a registered dietitian. She ...