Wood element
Time of Liver/Gallbladder
Flavor~ Bitter

Food Tips:
🌱 Always eat cooked vegetables and room temperature or warm foods during the Spring season.
🌱 Avoid eating raw vegetables and smoothies. Cook vegetables at least to firm/al dente (not hard-raw.) Occasional small salads of bitter greens like arugula and watercress help enhance the liver’s detoxification efforts.
🌱 Eat dark leafy greens such as sautéed or steamed kale and swiss chard.
🌱 Eat cooked bitter greens like dandelion and endive. Drink milk thistle tea for its detoxification properties
🌱 Consume tart foods such as grapefruit, lemon and lime which support optimal liver function.
🌱 Garnish dishes lightly with shaved radishes (raw) as they help to circulate Qi throughout the body
🌱 Lightly sprinkle in arugula or sprouts like alfalfa, mung bean and sunflower to make a delicious and nutritious addition to warm bowls and a garnish for meals.