Ancient Chinese dietary health preservation classics

Do not be partial in your diet. "For what you like, do not be partial; otherwise, it will harm your body and cause illness. For what you dislike, do not completely abandon it; otherwise, your internal organs will be unevenly distributed." It is advisable to have light food. "A light taste brings peace to the mind." The diet should "avoid greasy and rich foods, and limit sour and salty ones." "Light taste nourishes blood and qi." Sometimes, when it comes to diet, "eating too much when not hungry leads to spleen fatigue, and drinking too much when not thirsty causes stomach distension." To live a long life, have meals at regular times. A balanced diet keeps one free from all kinds of diseases. "Food should be warm, not cold." For those who eat or drink, do not burn too hot or feel too cold. "Eat in moderation. 'If you eat in moderation, your body will be healthy and your life will increase. If you don't eat in moderation, your body will be tired and your life will be shortened.'" When extremely thirsty, one doesn't drink much; when extremely hungry, one doesn't eat much. The third benefit of chewing food slowly is that it nourishes the liver. It is easy for the spleen and stomach to digest and will not cause choking or coughing when swallowed. Concentrate on eating: "Don't talk while eating or sleeping." It is beneficial for stomach absorption and digestion. When angry, do not eat. "What a person should eat is to get rid of worries." "Do not eat after being angry, and do not be angry after eating." A good mental state is of great benefit to health care. When choosing food, be cautious. "Do not eat meat that is rotten and rotten, do not eat meat that has died from pig or sheep diseases, do not eat meat that has been exposed but not dried, and do not eat meat that does not change color when cooked." After meals, it is advisable to rinse your mouth several times to keep your teeth healthy and your mouth fragrant. Tap your teeth thirty-six times to fill your mouth with saliva, making it easier for food to be consumed and beneficial for health. If one lies down after a full meal, the food will not be digested and will accumulate, leading to all kinds of diseases. Extracted from "Cultural Health Preservation Network"