Energetics of Food
Energetics of Summer Squash: Summer’s Best Friend
A cousin of the pumpkin and watermelon, summer squash has been consumed for over 10,000 years, although it wasn’t until it hit the America’s that this vegetable went from bitter and mostly rind to the sweet and fleshy summer favorite!
In Chinese Medicine, the 5 flavors are pungent, sweet, sour, salty, and bitter. The SAD (Standard American Diet) consists primarily of just 3 of the 5 flavors. Your diet should consist of a balance of all 5 flavors for optimal health. Balance does not refer to equal amounts, but to bring the body into harmony with your own constitution and the seasonal influences.