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CONCEPT Yin and Yang of the 'Chinesse' that promote energy balance was applicable to all areas of life, including food. It is not surprising because eating is an important way that energy can enter the body.

Energy in makananlah that support our lives. Let's see how the concept of Yin and Yang applies to daily food intake of our:

Food Yin signifies cold, darkness, and contraction. Foods that fall into this category especially sweeteners, oils, fluids, and dairy products like milk, yogurt, and tofu. These foods have a cooling effect on us that it almost makes us lethargic. This effect was independent of temperature and more severe when served cold.

Excessive consumption of food on the internal energy will spread and is a major cause of weakness and degenerative diseases. Caffeine and alcohol fall into this category. Although able to provide more energy when first consumed, the effect will decrease rapidly and accompanied by a sense of lethargy.

Foods That signifies heat, light, and expansion. The food which includes mainly meat, salt, eggs, and cheese. These foods are said to have a heating effect and animate the body. When excessive, will cause tension and stiffness. The five elements are also considered, such as those embodied in the five-flavor that is sweet, salty, sour, bitter, and spicy.

A diet based on the principle of balance is more centered on wheat instead of meats and ingredients, including vegetables, nuts and peanut products, soups and condiments, and in some cases, fish and desserts. Foods that are packaged, processed, or chemically treated should be avoided.