A Healthy Diet
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The diet below is considered to be generally healthy and follows the principles of Chinese medicine. Make some allowance for climate and for your individual condition.

Eat regularly three times daily.
Eat mainly warm food. This is essential in a cool, temperate climate.
Eat fresh food preferably organically grown.
Eat food grown in season in your locality.
Eat slowly in a relaxed atmosphere.
Avoid excess intake of coffee, alcohol, chocolate and strong stimulants - it is better to avoid these if there is any degree of ill health.
Avoid processed foods, which means food in tins or packets or those with additives.
Avoid bleached grains, sugar and added salt.
Honey and dried fruit are fine in moderation as natural sweeteners.
Eat well-cooked grains.
Eat porridge for breakfast, either with oats or rice.
Eat soups, stews and casseroles.
Red meat is fine sparingly particularly in a cold climate.
Drink herbal teas to aid the digestion such as fennel, ginger and chamomile.
Mint tea is helpful after a meal particularly in a warm climate.
Eat plenty of fresh vegetables and fruit.
Fruit needs to be cooked in a cold climate. Add ginger and cinnamon.