Basic principles of dietotherapy
The basic principle of dietotherapy is to choose different foods for conditioning according to the theory of yin-yang and five elements of human body and the physiological and pathological characteristics of human body. Specifically, dietotherapy needs to follow the following basic principles:
Food types should be diversified to ensure balanced nutrition.
Food should be fresh, clean and hygienic to avoid food poisoning.
Food should be cooked properly, not over-processed or cooked, so as to retain the nutritional components of food.
Choose the food that suits you according to your physique and health.
Operating steps of dietotherapy
The operation steps of dietotherapy mainly include:
1. Know your constitution
Dietotherapy needs to be conditioned according to one's physique and health, so it is very important to know one's physique. Traditional Chinese medicine divides the human body into yin and yang, five elements and five internal organs. Different constitutions need to choose different foods for conditioning.
Choose the food that suits you.
Choose the food that suits you according to your physique and health. For example, people with yang deficiency need to eat more warm food, while people with yin deficiency need to eat more cold food.
Reasonable collocation of food
The collocation of food is also very important, and chemical reactions may occur between different foods, affecting the nutritional composition of food. For example, eggs and soybean milk can't be eaten at the same time, otherwise it will affect the absorption of protein.
Control food intake
Dietotherapy needs to control food intake, not overeating. Eating too much will lead to heavy burden on your body and affect your health.
Common diet therapy methods
There are many methods of diet therapy. Here are some common dietotherapy methods:
1. Zhou Liao
Porridge therapy refers to conditioning the body by eating porridge. Porridge therapy can supplement the nutrients needed by the body and help the recovery of the digestive system. For example, chicken soup porridge can invigorate qi and nourish blood, and egg porridge can nourish yin and moisten dryness.
2. Fruit and vegetable therapy
Fruit and vegetable therapy refers to conditioning the body by eating vegetables and fruits. Vegetables and fruits are rich in vitamins and minerals, which can supplement the nutrients needed by the body. For example, apples can moisten the lungs and relieve cough, and spinach can supplement iron and blood.
3. Medicated diet therapy
Medicated diet therapy refers to conditioning the body by eating medicated diet. Medicinal diet is a combination of Chinese medicine and food, which has both the efficacy of Chinese medicine and the taste of food. For example, angelica chicken soup can enrich blood and nourish skin, and medlar stewed pig liver can nourish liver and kidney.
Matters needing attention in dietotherapy
Although dietotherapy is a safe and effective health preserving method, we should also pay attention to the following matters:
Pay attention to safety and hygiene when choosing food.
Food should be cooked properly, not over-processed or cooked.
Dietotherapy needs persistence, and you can't eat a lot at once.
Dietotherapy cannot replace drug treatment, and serious diseases need timely medical treatment.