5 Yin organs consist of Kidneys, Liver, Heart, Spleen and Lungs. Yin is nourishing, cooling, calming and moistening. Blood is a yin fluid. Blood courses through our body to nourish, strengthen and allow movement. Yang is moving, warming and energetic. Qi=Bioelectricity is yang needed to perform functions, movement and warmth. As follows The 5 elements and their corresponding organs are listed with the color of food and taste. Eating with intention to include all food colors or taste provides a balanced approach to whole body health. Get creative and explore food and tastes. Be mindful of the seasons and give that element/organ more support during the season that represents the organ. Also be aware of the emotions that can heighten during the season. Practice Mindfulness and enjoy, creating healthy healing Nutritive food!
Water/ Kid~UB Black Foods Salty Taste Winter Fear
seaweeds~kelp, dulse
seafood
black beans
black rice
black sesame seeds
kidney beans/ aduki beans
raspberries
cranberries
wolf berries~Goji
walnuts
quinoa
Wood/ Liver~GB Green Foods Sour Taste Spring Anger
dark green leafy veggies ie. spinach, kale, chard, wheat grass
bitter greens ie. asparagus, artichoke, arugula, baby lettuces
celery
apples green is best
turmeric anti-inflammatory
dandelion greens
lemon/lime water
radishes
chrysanthemum tea
goji also good for liver
chamomile tea
mung beans
Fire/ Heart~Small Intestine~Pericardium Red Foods Bitter Taste Summer Joy
berries~black, blue, raspberries, pomegranate, goji
tomatoes
red pepper
beets
watermelon
red rice/ brown rice
hawthorn berries
schisandra berries
oats
dark chocolate
chia seed
lentils
aduki beans
quinoa
grapes
cucumbers
Earth/ Spleen~Stomach~Pancreas Yellow/Orange Foods Sweet Taste Late Summer Worry/Overthinking
carrots
sweet potatoes/ yam/ potatoes
pumpkin
squash~all types
garbanzo beans
grains~brown rice, black rice, oats, barley
peas
string beans
rye
papaya
cherries
figs and dates
cucumbers
Metal/ Lung~Large Intestine White Foods Pungent Taste Fall Grief
onions/leek
ginger
garlic
turnips
radishes
pears
bananas
avocado
mulberries
mustard greens
5 Element list compiled from studies as well as Healing With Whole Foods By: Paul Pitchford