Food

Good nutrition builds healthy bodies. Learn how to get the most out of your food and get some tips on how to better feed your kids (and yourselves)!

The concept of functional foods--or food as medicine--tells us that each food has a powerful healing essence.

Fried rice has long been a favorite in Chinese restaurants. Now you can learn how to make a healthy version of fried rice at home.

When the summer sun is blaring, keep your body in balance with foods (like watermelon) that are "cool" in essence rather than cold in temperature.

Sugary drinks are a go-to on a hot summer day. But think twice! A daily sugar fix could affect your overall health.

TCM's view of weight loss focuses on the energetic properties of food that can rebalance the body and boost its energy. In this way, one eats to “gain energy, lose weight.”

So you have a picky eater on your hands. Don't fret. We have tips and guidance to flip their unhealthy cravings into good-for-you choices.

There's no need to sneak in that extra piece of chocolate or extra cup of coffee. These bitter treats have been proven beneficial to cardiovascular health.

It’s that time of year – time to give thanks for the abundance of holiday love and joy, as well as all the goodies that will soon expand our waistlines! In the spirit of staying healthy while still enjoying the holiday season, here are some practical suggestions on how you can “have your turkey and […]

Happy Hallow’s Eve! This fun-filled, carnivalistic holiday is practically synonymous with pumpkins, those bright globes scattered on many a doorstep and store display. Many people are reluctant to try this intimidatingly orange member of the gourd family, except in the form of Thanksgiving dessert. But once you learn what a nutritional powerhouse this over-carved, under-eaten […]

Western “expert” advice about nutrition tips for weight loss is significantly different from Eastern advice. Here’s what traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) recommends for maintaining good digestive health and a strong metabolism function. Over time, these TCM-based eating habits can help keep off excess weight by optimizing metabolism function! Tip # 1: Eat only warm, cooked […]

You may be surprised to learn that this list doesn’t include yogurt, raw foods, or salad! Chinese medicine has an entirely different take on how to best eat for weight loss and a healthy metabolism. The Eastern nutrition way is not to count your calories, minerals, or vitamins, but to eat foods that will energetically […]