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A little about Yin and Yang Food BalanceA little about Yin and Yang Food Balance

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The balance of Yin and Yang in our food

My good friend Tanya,gave me an idea to write a post about the balance of Yin and Yang in foods we eat. For those who are new to Yin/Yang,it is basically the balance of acid and alkaline in any foods we eat or combine.
We know that in order to function properly and not get sick we need to eat balanced diet,and even when sometimes we eat healthy foods,we may feel that something isn’t right. That’s because we are all different with different bodies and different acidity levels,various foods will have a different impact on a different person. So all we need to do is listen to our body and notice how we feel and how a variety of foods can influence our physical and emotional state. For example,when I have a cup of coffee and a piece of chocolate my heart starts beating faster,I feel light headed and it becomes harder to concentrate on things I’m doing. This basically tells me that my body is out of balance due to my food choice.

That’s what Traditional Chinese Medicine says:“Health is a state of balance in which food choice is key.”

Modern dietitians count nutrients in form of calories of protein,fat and carbohydrates,unlike Traditional Chinese Medicine where certain foods are seen as a balancing feature for many health issues. For example,heavy carbs like yeast bread,pasta and cakes have very moist nature and therefore are not beneficial for people with respiratory or weight problems. Although other carbs like brown rice,wheat berries and barley can be beneficial in these cases due to their different energetic characteristic.

Yin foods are more cooling and moistening for the body. Yang foods are warming and drying. And this is not so much about the temperature of the food as it is about the energetic aspect of the food.

My point is that if we will eat according to what our body accepts better,we will prevent illnesses and have more energy to do things we want to do :)
If you want to learn more how Yin and Yang foods affect our bodies,get couple of good books on macrobiotics by Michio Kushi or “Healing with Whole Foods:Asian Traditions and Modern Nutrition” by Paul Pitchford.

Enjoy more healthy tips,healthy recipes,and various articles that will help you to live healthier and happier life.

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