There is an oriental view on eating which has a strong emphasis on the cyclic nature of the seasons on our bodies.

We notice how in the different seasons we dress accordingly to the season, however these days; we rarely change our eating to match the season. In our city lives in 2006 we are much less in tune with our bodies and the foods that we eat, because foods are stored for long periods of time so that we can have the same foods all year round. However, if we were living a rural lifestyle and eating off the land, our diets would be very different and we would be eating the foods that only grow at the time. We are also not as exposed to the elements, due to air conditioning, cars, imported foods, indoor leisure, in the way that a rural lifestyle would, so we find it much harder to be in touch with our bodies.

We need to treat our bodies in different ways depending on the different season, for example as summer draws to a close we may be aware that autumn and winter are around the corner, and so our mind and body, day by day may make gradual adjustments. If you live in a climate with cold winters, it is necessary for the blood to become thicker as the weather grows cold, so consciously preparing for this time will help to make winter a time of beauty rather than dread. This process is helped by choosing the right foods to prepare for the approaching season.

This choosing of the right foods will be second nature for a person who is in tune with their bodies, however living in cities and working in buildings makes it hard for this to happen so it is important that we have some knowledge on how to look after our bodies and begin to raise our awareness back to the intelligence of our bodies.

Choosing and eating the right food is very important for our bodies. It is possible for food to work as medicine if eaten correctly.

5 element theory (seasonal)