I guess we all know that famous quote by Bruce Lee: Be water, my friend. And as I read that again and again on Pinterest and Instagram, I kept thinking: am I drinking enough water to be water? I just felt like I wanted to start a little water drinking challenge. A water challenge especially for martial artists. Continue reading
Category Archives: Food
Easy TCM Snack: Sweet Millet
Do you try to eat according to the rules of Traditional Chinese Medicine and the 5 elements cooking? Then you should try this easy to make TCM snack. (If you haven’t heard about 5 elements cooking yet, it basically means that all food can be associated with one element – Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water – and each meal should consist of all elements.)
Continue readingTCM Dessert: Chocolate Mousse with Silken Tofu
Are you looking for something to satisfy your sweet tooth? Especially during summer I like this TCM dessert. It is made according to the theory of 5 elements cooking. (Which means that all food can be associated with one element – Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water – and each meal should consist of all elements.)
Continue readingHow to make Ginger Tea (easy or intense)
The more I practice Taijiquan and Qi Gong, working with Qi and my body, the more I think about how I can support my body. Especially when it comes to eating and drinking.
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