Prolong youth with vegetables and fruits according to the five elements

Traditional medicine uses the Five Elements to apply drugs to diseases of the internal organs based on the relationship between Taste, Color... and the internal organs. This is the foundation of Meridian Gui.

Vegetables and fruits according to the five elements: Wood element (green), Fire element (red), Earth element (yellow), Metal element (white), Water element (black)

For example: sour taste, green color enters the Liver; spicy taste, white color enters the Lungs...

In addition, in preparation, the properties of the five elements can be used to change or enhance the effectiveness of the medicine.

For example: soaking medicine with vinegar (sour taste) to lead medicine into the Liver; soaking medicine with salt (salty taste) to lead medicine into the Kidney...

The application of the Five Elements colors to medicinal herbs is also receiving attention from many countries.

Green foods are good for the liver. In general, foods containing green chlorophyll are rich in vitamins such as vitamin A, which is good for the liver, protects the stomach and intestines, prevents constipation andrectal cancer. In addition, consuming green foods can maintain the body's inherent acid balance.

Green foods help protect against lung, breast and uterine cancers. There is clear evidence that cruciferous vegetables such as bok choy, kale, broccoli, cauliflower and cabbage can help protect against lung, breast, uterine, stomach and bowel cancers.

Green foods are rich in glucosinolates, a compound that protects the body against the development of cancer. They are also rich in vitamin K, which is essential for preventing diabetes and pancreatic cancer. You should eat these foods at least once a day to reduce your risk of cancer.

Green foods are mainly vegetables, tubers, fruits... which are also a source of many important vitamins and minerals that help the body resist disease, slow down aging and prevent some diseases such as cataracts, osteoporosis, high blood pressure...

Green foods are mainly spinach, cabbage, lettuce, leeks and broccoli…

Green vegetables:Eating 200-300g of fruits and vegetables every day reduces the risk of heart disease and stroke by more than 30% compared to those who eat little or none. You should choose dark green, leafy vegetables such as spinach, lettuce, amaranth, spinach, broccoli, kale and green citrus fruits. This diet also limits cancer, especially colon, esophageal, lung, rectal, laryngeal, ovarian and kidney cancer. Fiber helps stimulate intestinal motility, contributing to reducing constipation.

Spinachcan nourish blood, promote cell growth and effectively prevent aging. Leeks can improve kidney function and promote gastric and intestinal peristalsis.

BroccoliBroccoli provides a lot of vitamin C to help the body absorb iron easily, prevent cataracts and common cold symptoms. Broccoli contains a lot of folic acid - a B vitamin necessary for pregnant women to prevent miscarriage, birth defects, premature placental abruption... This vitamin also helps increase the sperm count of men. Broccoli also contains a lot of potassium, which is very necessary for those with high blood pressure. The amount of calcium in broccoli also helps prevent osteoporosis in the elderly. Antioxidants present in broccoli also participate in delaying the aging process. Broccoli can enhance detoxification, improve immunity and prevent breast cancer in women.

Inwatercresscontains vitamins A, B₁, B₂, C and many other minerals. In particular, the amount of iodine in watercress is very high, 20 - 30mg/100g. This is a very good source of natural iodine for the body, especially for women who rarely eat seafood. The amount of vitamin C in watercress is also very high, helping to increase resistance, protect health, and maintain youthfulness. Watercress also contains nasturtiin, which can inhibit tumors in prostate cancer. Watercress leaves are also considered a source of "natural viagra" because they have the effect of increasing sexual desire for men. According to Oriental medicine, watercress has the effect of cooling, purifying blood, stimulating appetite, providing minerals, preventing diabetes...

CeleryCelery has a special aroma, has the ability to stimulate and circulate sweat glands, and reduce blood pressure. This vegetable contains a lot of fiber, so it also helps to push waste stored in the digestive system out. Celery is often stir-fried with beef, stir-fried with garlic, eaten rare with fish soup, fish soup cooked with pickled cabbage...

Peas:Peas contain a balance of minerals and vitamins, including zinc and iron.

Kiwi fruit:This green food contains many different good nutrients such as: vitamin C, vitamin E, potassium and antioxidants. Therefore, it has the effect of preventing macular degeneration and limiting the negative effects on cells in the body.

Green Apple:One of the green foods that helps you lose weight very effectively. Green apples contain a lot of malic acid which helps break down fat cells accumulated in the body. Eating apples regularly will reduce bad cholesterol levels, help you avoid atherosclerosis and prevent the formation of blood clots in the body.

Green grapes:Like apples, eating lots of green grapes will help you lose weight very effectively and safely. Because each grape contains 70 - 85% water, very little sugar and many other nutrients... The ingredients of grapes including the skin, seeds and flesh all have the effect of burning fat and anti-aging very well.

One of the typical green foods that has recently attracted the attention of the nutrition community is spirulina algae. This algae is used to make functional foods to support the treatment of patients with obesity, diabetes, etc. because algae have enough essential amino acids for building needs; vitamins and minerals to supplement reserves; antioxidants to prevent the aging process, atherosclerosis and signs of degeneration.

Green tea:Contains many free radicals, vitamin E has antioxidant effects, limits aging. Drinking green tea helps prolong life, reduces cancer; polyphenols in green tea also have the effect of preventing breast cancer, preventing arteriosclerosis, lowering blood pressure, fighting arthritis, and lowering blood sugar.

Red foods, according to Oriental medicine, are related to the heart and circulatory system, very suitable for cardiovascular diseases...

Tomato:Men should eat 1 tomato every day, reducing the risk of prostate cancer by 45%. Tomatoes contain a very high amount of lycopene, a natural substance that has a strong antioxidant effect on cells. In particular, after being cooked in a little vegetable oil, lycopene is released a lot, thanks to which tomatoes have the effect of preventing prostate cancer. In addition to being rich in vitamin C, tomatoes also contain vitamin A, potassium and fiber. Although the taste is not delicious, tomatoes are very good for health because they are rich in lycopene, an antioxidant that can prevent skin aging and is very useful in preventing cancer and heart disease.

Red watermelon:source of vitamin C and A, contains a lot of beta-carotene and lycopene. Has the effect of neutralizing free radicals that damage the body, the most dangerous of which are cancer cells.

Red wine: extracted from red grapes, so drinking 20 - 30ml every day, the active ingredient resveratrol will help prevent arteriosclerosis. However, people with cardiovascular disease and high blood pressure should abstain from alcoholic beverages. With detoxifying properties, resveratrol has the ability to protect the cardiovascular system, fight cancer, and protect liver function.

Red strawberry, series:Contains lots of vitamin C and antioxidants, helps prevent cancer and slows down cell aging.

Red pepper:Helps improve the mind, fight depression, anxiety, and fatigue.

In addition, dark red vegetables (beetroot, purple amaranth) also provide a lot of iron to help increase red blood cell production, prevent anemia and physical weakness.

Red Apple:an extremely rich source of antioxidants. These antioxidants prevent the production of major harmful substances in the body, thereby helping the body prevent aging and many other diseases. Polyphenols are a type of antioxidant found in apples that also help increase longevity. Besides, it also reduces the risk of developing various cardiovascular diseases.

Cherries:Thanks to their rich antioxidant content such as anthocyanin (which has pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory properties), cherries help prevent many diseases, including diabetes, cancer, arthritis and gout. They are also a good source of fiber, potassium and vitamin A.

Pomegranate:The fruit, considered a symbol of fertility in its native lands (from Iran to the Himalayas), has many health benefits. Research shows that pomegranates can help limit the formation of plaque in the arteries and lower blood pressure. Pomegranate juice has been shown to control prostate cancer, diabetes, arthritis and erectile dysfunction. Experts believe that the benefits of pomegranates stem from powerful polyphenols called anthocyanins (found in dark blue, purple and red foods) and tannins (found in tea and wine).

Sugar beet:very nutritious: 1/2 cup of cooked beets contains only 29 calories but has a whopping 2 grams of fiber and provides about 19% of the daily requirement of folate, a B vitamin that is essential for healthy new cell growth. Plus, betanin not only gives beets their vibrant color, but also supports the immune system.

Chilli:Capsaicin, an antioxidant found in chili peppers, may slow the breakdown of food, helping to protect blood vessels. It is also what gives chili peppers their heat. Research shows that capsaicin increases digestion and stimulates brain chemicals that make us feel less hungry.