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"He that takes medicine and neglects diet, wastes the skills of the physician."
(Chinese proverb)
Learn about the Role of the Five Elements in Chinese Cooking
Like the concept of yin and yang, the Five Elements Theory is at the cornerstone of Chinese culture. What is the Five Elements Theory? The Chinese believe that we are surrounded by five energy fields: wood, fire, earth, metal, and water. However, the elements are not static: they are constantly moving and changing. (In fact, some scientists think the term "element" is misleading, and prefer to refer to the "five phases" or "five forces.")......
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