Okra is a nutrient-rich vegetable packed with vitamin C, folate, magnesium, and fiber, known to support blood sugar balance and healthy digestion. From a Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective, okra helps moisten the lungs and intestines , making it especially beneficial in the autumn , a season associated with dryness. While okra is often cooked with tomatoes, this recipe offers a refreshing twist that highlights its soothing, hydrating, and gut-friendly  qualities. What's

Turnip is a root vegetable rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. They contain a high amount of vitamin C, which strengthens the immune system, along with dietary fiber that contributes to digestive health and balances blood sugar levels. In Chinese medicine, turnips are seen as a "sweet-spicy" food that helps move Qi (energy) and strengthen the lungs, and symbolizes the peak of winter. To this soup, I added more white friends such as parsley root, celery root, Jerusale

Autumn and winter are seasons when we often catch colds (or flu or Covid19). In addition, those who suffer from seasonal allergies accumulate a hefty amount of phlegm that may result in a productive cough, sputum or just a runny nose, especially in the mornings. For many of my patients I recommend a salad that is more "warming" and "invigorating", but they usually have no idea what I mean. Here's an example (and more explanations below). An easy to make salad that is very whi