The heart, the bitter flavour and summer

Melody Walford2019-07-30T06:45:51+00:00July 30th, 2019|Tags: acupuncture, bitter, broccoli, cauliflower, chinese medicine, coconut oil, cooking, fire, food therapy, health, heart, nutrition, nutritional yeast, recipe, summer, wellness|

The summer season is associated with the bitter flavour. Cruciferous vegetables, including cauliflower and broccoli, are categorized within this vegetable family. Some other common bitter foods are: coffee, dark chocolate (cacao), kale, dandelion, grapefruit, green tea, rhubarb, turmeric, hibiscus, and endive. The bitter taste stimulates digestion and has a descending, drying, and draining quality. Used in [...]

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