ShangMealsAutumn (Metal) - White Color Food for Rinsing up Lungs
As the air turns dry, white foods like pear, lily bulb, and tofu help moisten the lungs and replenish body fluids according to TCM.
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Seasonal Eating
Autumn (Metal) - White Color Food for Rinsing up Lungs
As the air turns dry, white foods like pear, lily bulb, and tofu help moisten the lungs and replenish body fluids according to TCM.
Winter (Water) - Black Color Food for Nourishing the Kidneys
Discover why black foods are the foundation of winter wellness in Traditional Chinese Medicine, and how to nourish the kidneys to stay warm and resilient through the cold months.
Summer (Fire) - Red Color for Nourishing the Heart
Cool down and recharge with red foods that clear heat, promote fluid production, and support heart health through summer.
Spring (Wood) - Green for Nourishing the Liver
Discover why green foods are the foundation of spring wellness in Traditional Chinese Medicine, and how to nourish the liver for energy and vitality.
Food as Medicine
Veggies That Help Lower Blood Pressure: Beet, Celery & Arugula
Learn how beets, celery, and arugula can support healthy blood pressure through everyday Chinese and Western-style recipes, and why food is a gentle long-term ally.
Zi Su Yin (Perilla Lemonade): A Cooling Song Dynasty Drink
Learn how to make Zi Su Yin, a refreshing purple perilla drink from China's Song Dynasty, known in TCM for cooling the body and soothing summer heat.
Everyday Plant-Based Chinese Dishes for Balanced Eating
Discover simple, satisfying plant-based Chinese dishes made with mushrooms, tofu, grains, and seasonal vegetables that bring balance and variety to any table.
Garlic in Chinese Cooking: A Small Clove with Big Health Benefits
Explore why garlic is one of the most beloved ingredients in Chinese kitchens, from fresh bulbs and tender sprouts to scapes and leafy greens, plus its traditional health benefits.
The History of Wuji Baifeng Wan & Black Chicken Soup as Medicinal Food
Explore the imperial history of Wuji Baifeng Wan, the legendary black chicken remedy used in Chinese palaces for women's health and vitality, and how it became a modern medicinal soup.
Chronic Care Diet
Veggies That Help Lower Blood Pressure: Beet, Celery & Arugula
Learn how beets, celery, and arugula can support healthy blood pressure through everyday Chinese and Western-style recipes, and why food is a gentle long-term ally.
Garlic in Chinese Cooking: A Small Clove with Big Health Benefits
Explore why garlic is one of the most beloved ingredients in Chinese kitchens, from fresh bulbs and tender sprouts to scapes and leafy greens, plus its traditional health benefits.