Dietary Suggestions TCM Style

Welcome. From here we will navigate some dietary suggestions for your TCM constitution, pattern and diagnosis. This is a catalogue of articles to assist you in understanding food for an all together new/ ancient way of thinking!

Its so much more than flavor!

Did you know that approaching food from a different perspective can make it fun again? In the holistic view of the traditional Asian approach to eating, food is so much more than just calories and diet—it is medicine. It prepares you to weather the seasons and fortifies you against physical stressors. Food counteracts disease and strengthens weak systems. It doesn’t have to be as complex as microbiology or macronutrient counting. Instead, it starts with a quality base and focuses on eating for your constitution.

An interesting example of this perspective can be seen with rice. It has received mixed reviews, hasn’t it? Yet, over two-thirds of the world’s population consumes rice as a staple food. While it has been villainized in the West as a cheap carbohydrate, it remains a fundamental source of nutrition in many countries with traditionally low obesity rates.

Observing grocery stores in the West tells an interesting story. There is a diminishing variety of food options, as many stores prioritize profit over diverse, nutritious choices. I invite you to explore culturally based grocers—step inside, and you’ll discover a beautiful array of ingredients waiting to expand your palate. New textures, colors, and flavors offer exciting possibilities for your meals. Don’t feel overwhelmed—these foods may seem unfamiliar at first, but they are increasingly easy to incorporate into daily cooking.