Chinese dietary therapy · Adapt without turning it into a rigid rule
Seasons and place
Seasonality, climate, availability, and culinary culture as context for varying foods and techniques.
Spring and summer
Tradition emphasizes transition, lightness, and more fresh produce, always considering hygiene and tolerance.
- Adapt to actual climate, not the calendar.
- Raw food is not required.
Late summer and autumn
Center, harvest, dampness, and dryness are studied through grains, roots, fruits, and moderate techniques.
- Vary colors and plant families.
- Store fruit and grain correctly.
Winter
Stews and longer cooking belong to many winter repertoires without requiring specific foods.
- Keep adequate vegetables and fiber.
- Local food tradition also matters.
Health notice. Educational and study content. It describes concepts of Traditional Chinese Medicine and does not replace diagnosis or treatment by a healthcare professional. Needling, medicinal herbs and invasive techniques must be applied by trained professionals. Safety guide.
