Chinese dietary therapy is one of the most important aspects of Chinese medicine. The Tao of Healthy Eating illuminates the theory and practice of Chinese dietary therapy with emphasis on the concerns and attitudes of Westerners. Commonsense metaphors explain basic Chinese medical theories and their application in preventive and remedial dietary therapy. It features a clear description of the Chinese medical understanding of digestion and all the practical implications if this for day-to-day diet. Issues of Western interest are discussed, such as raw versus cooked foods, high cholesterol, food allergies, and candidacies. It includes the Chinese medical descriptions of 200 Western food and similar information on vitamins, minerals, and amino acids.
NEW features in the SECOND EDITION include Chinese characters and pinyin throughout the text for important terms. Not one, but several healthy eating pyramids for different dietary styles. New discussions of the modern Western diet, trans-fat, corn syrup, pesticides, and chemical additives. Recipes for pattern discriminations and a concise history of Chinese dietary therapy.

nick 30 (5.0)

i really love this book, it was exactly what i was hoping for. it does have some good info for the professional, however it is mostly written for the layman. it is not a huge book, could have a little more in it if you ask me. nonetheless i didn't think it was incomplete or anything either. it is very useful, and very practical. it seems to have very good explanations, a really good guide for tcm students or just those with an interest in this theory of diet.

Understanding TCM - Healthy Eating (4.0)

I am a Chinese Singaporean but here in Singapore, our study and work language is English. Thus far, I've been hearing about the concepts of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) from the older, Chinese-speaking generation and could never fully grasp what it was all about. Even my regular tui na (accupressure) masseuse, who is schooled in the Chinese language but speaks a fair bit of English, could not explain certain terms. This book explains clearly the reasoning, concepts and beliefs of TCM in relation to healthy eating. If you think you've heard it all before, it would likely have been from the western point of view. This gives you the TCM point of view. For example, it tells why, contrary to western ideals, it is better to eat cooked vegetables instead of raw vegetables (as in salad), it is better to have a warm rather than a cold drink with your meal, and why ice-cream is a dietary disaster. The concepts are interesting and they do make sense. I'm practising them now because I finally understand the reasoning behind them.

Excellent summary of Chinese dietary therapy. (5.0)

I recommend this book for all my patients. I keep a copy in my waiting room. Diet alone can often solve many health problems. Major topics covered include food allergies, candida and obesity. The author explains the meaning of Chinese medical terminology such as Liver Qi, Stomach Heat, and Kidney Yin deficiency with easy to understand metaphors.

Bob Flaws is one of the most prolific American authors on Chinese medicine. In this book he nails the age old argument between cooked vs. raw food for once and for all. Chinese dietary therapy can lengthen your life!

Food is life... truly (5.0)

My journey into Chinese Medicine began with acupuncture. Soon I gravitated towards herbs and TCM in general. Now this book has introduced me to the importance of diet in medicine. Sadly, this aspect is atrociously neglected in western medical science. I had already started incorporating elements of diet therapy into my practice, with success. I then started looking for more instructional material on the subject. I purchased Bob Flaws' book and it has helped me learn new material and reinforce my own personal observations regarding diet. Not only do I heartily recommend this volume, I bought one for a patient of mine who is into organic farming!

Wonderful! (5.0)

I received my purchase very quickly and the book was new. I am very happy!