How your taste buds can guide you to better health, according to Chinese medicine
According to Chinese medicine, the flavor of a food or herb doesn't exist merely for our pleasure (or disgust): It can also foretell what the food will do inside the body. Tom Wang/Shutterstock
Think of a well-balanced meal and you'll probably imagine things like vegetables, protein, and sensible portions. But there is another vital variable: taste.
We naturally want food that tastes good, but learning to choose the right flavor, or combination of flavors, can also improve our health.
Conan Milner
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Conan Milner is a health reporter for the Epoch Times. He graduated from Wayne State University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts and is a member of the American Herbalist Guild.
