https://theory.yinyanghouse.com/theory/chinese/five_element_nutrition_theory
- Brown Rice – increases qi, strengthens spleen
- Navy Beans – sweet flavor, benefits the lungs and spleen (both aspects of the metal element)
- Almonds – relieve stagnant qi of the lungs, transform phlegm
- Mustard Greens – influence lungs, clear chest congestion, improve energy circulation
- Onions – resolves phlegm and inflammations of the upper respiratory system
- Radish – transforms phlegm
- Pear – affects the lungs, eliminates phlegm
- Avoid – dairy (which may add mucus/phlegm), meat (which may weaken the spleen) and sweeteners (which may weaken the spleen and contribute to dampness)
Jovan Tay ( 鄭黎明 ) 