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TCM Nutrition Highlight:  Black Beans
Dr. Monica L. Hilton, DACM, LAc

TCM Nutrition Highlight: Black Beans

Black beans have been a pantry staple for many cultures for over 7000 years. They are a common ingredient in Latin American dishes as well as salads, chili, and veggie burgers. Black beans are a good source of antioxidants, fiber, and protein. Vitamins and minerals found in black beans include vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin B6, folate, iron, magnesium, calcium, and potassium. Black beans have been shown to regulate blood sugar, protect against age-related macular degeneration
TCM Nutrition Highlight:  Sweet Potato
Dr. Monica L. Hilton, DACM, LAc

TCM Nutrition Highlight: Sweet Potato

Sweet potatoes are a popular root vegetable loaded with nutrients. They are rich in antioxidants and are an excellent source of vitamin A, potassium, and vitamin C. They also provide some calcium, iron, magnesium, and folate for the body. Sweet potatoes are high in beta carotene which helps protect against conditions like age-related macular degeneration, certain cancers, cognitive decline, and heart disease. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) proper nutrition is essential
TCM Nutrition Highlight:  Spinach
Dr. Monica L. Hilton, DACM, LAc

TCM Nutrition Highlight: Spinach

Spinach is a popular leafy green known for its many nutrients and health benefits. It is rich in non-heme iron, vitamin C, vitamin A, calcium, folate, manganese, and vitamin K. Spinach is also a good source of potassium, magnesium, vitamin E, and vitamin B6. It is usually eaten raw, steamed, or sautéed and is a popular ingredient in salads, soups, and smoothies due to its nutrition content. Spinach is known to improve vision, reduce blood pressure, boost hydration, support
Food is Medicine: An Intro to TCM Nutrition
Dr. Monica L. Hilton, DACM, LAc

Food is Medicine: An Intro to TCM Nutrition

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Nutrition therapy has been used for over 3000 years in the management of disease and to maintain health. Early concepts of TCM dietary therapy were mentioned in the Huang Di Nei Jing, a classical TCM text, as a means to enhance the effects of herbal medicine. Information has been refined over the years and foods are now also used to prevent and treat disease. Unlike Western nutrition’s focus on the biochemical makeup of foods, TCM nutriti
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