The Five Elements Cookbook

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This accessible guide to cooking with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) features over 50 nourishing recipes designed for daily healing by chef and registered dietitian Zoey Xinyi Gong. Offering a fresh and authentic approach to food therapy, it introduces the foundational concepts of TCM, which has been practiced for thousands of years. The book includes a photographic guide to commonly used medicinal ingredients like American ginseng, turmeric, and reishi, detailing their healing properties and how to incorporate them into various dishes, from warm teas to restorative broths and smoothies. Each recipe ingeniously integrates food-as-medicine ingredients while considering seasonality, digestion, and specific health concerns such as menstrual pain, anxiety, and respiratory health. For those with dietary restrictions, each recipe includes key information for vegan, nut-free, dairy-free, and gluten-free options, along with TCM energetics and uses. The recipes cover all meals, beverages, and desserts, including Sesame Goji Granola, Reishi Mushroom Miso Soup, and Warming Lamb Noodle Soup. With beautiful photographs throughout, this practical guide is ideal for anyone seeking nourishment, healing, and joy through food.