Spring Food Energy – Stay Light & Eat Light
Eating light and staying light is so very helpful to get the greatest benefit from the energy of food this time of year.
You don’t want to overeat or eat foods that are heavy, greasy, spicy, fried or deep-fried. All these can make you sluggish and slow your digestion, both of which are a major drain on your body’s energy at a time when your energy wants to be alive and active.
Limit your consumption of red meat and chicken. And limit your consumption of sugar, as well. This is especially important for anyone with high blood pressure.
Prepare yourself following this Qi~Ful Eating, and when summer is in full swing, you will be ready to take full advantage and full benefit of summer’s fire energy.
Foods that are especially good for you at this time of year include:
Green leafy vegetables
Spinach Chives
Asparagus
Red bell pepper
Tomatoes
Bok choy
Broccoli
Bitter Melon
Kale
Celery
Mung beans
Lotus seeds, roots, and flowers
Seaweed
Watercress
Cucumbers
Sprouts
Bamboo
Cilantro