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Five Elements Diet

This is a part of the traditional Chinese medicine. The five element diet is not quite easy for the beginner because the food is categorized according to the Yin and Yang principle. There are strict rules to be followed.

All foods are assigned to the five elements. These are metal, wood, water, fire and earth. All items should be included in any complete meal because each of them has different properties that compliment each other. The harmony of these items is important. Furthermore, there is a distinction between warming and cooling foods.

The five elements diet places importance in the preparation of food. There is a proper order of adding the food during the cooking process. This order should be followed. Therefore, all ingredients must be ready before cooking.

In Chinese traditional medicine, the reason for being overweight is a Chi-deficiency of the spleen, which is associated with the element earth. Earth-type foods will help the Chi-deficiency balance. These include eggs, potatoes, carrots, butter, beef, nuts, and apricots.

Another important factor in this diet is that your daily meals should include seasonal fruits and vegetables. The Chinese believe that eating season fruits and vegetables transfers the energy of the season to the body.

Benefits

It is convenient. There are Chinese restaurants to order food from as well as Chinese food stores where you can get ingredients for meals prepared using the five element way. Annoying calorie-counting is also unnecessary.

It’s healthy. Since all food groups are represented in the diet, essential vitamins and minerals are supplied to the body. It also limits fat intake, which is good for the body.

Assessment

Anyone who prefers Chinese food and wants to reduce weight using this diet is on the right track. It is a suitable as a long term diet.

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