Nourish Your Element: Eating in Harmony with Nature
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, food is more than fuel — it’s a conversation with the universe.
Every bite, every flavor, every season is a way to harmonize the body with the natural world.
At the heart of this wisdom lies the Five Element Theory:
🌳 Wood
🔥 Fire
🌍 Earth
🌬 Metal
🌊 Water
These are the dynamic energies that move through nature, and through you.
Each Element is more than just a symbol. It holds a blueprint for how we live, digest, feel, and heal.
What are the Five Elements?
WOOD (Spring) – The energy of growth, vision, and direction. Governs the Liver and Gallbladder.
FIRE (Summer) – The energy of joy, expansion, and connection. Governs the Heart and Small Intestine.
EARTH (Late Summer) – The energy of nourishment, stability, and empathy. Governs the Spleen and Stomach.
METAL (Autumn) – The energy of clarity, boundaries, and letting go. Governs the Lungs and Large Intestine.
WATER (Winter) – The energy of rest, wisdom, and essence. Governs the Kidneys and Bladder.
Your Element Affects How You Digest Life (and Lunch)
Each Element is associated with:
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Organs and their function
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Seasons and the energy they carry
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Emotions and internal patterns
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Digestive tendencies — what supports or disrupts your gut and vitality
When we eat in alignment with our Element, we support our body’s natural rhythm — and unlock deeper healing and balance.
Ready to Discover Your Dominant Element?
Take the quiz and uncover your energetic blueprint:
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Once you know your Element, flip to the matching page in this guide to discover the best foods, flavors, and eating habits for your constitution — and how to bring your energy back into balance when life throws you off course.
Wood Element
(Liver / Gallbladder) – Spring
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Energetic Focus: Movement, renewal, growth
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Imbalances: Anger, frustration, stagnation
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Best Foods:
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Sour flavors (lemon, pickled veggies)
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Leafy greens, sprouts, celery
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Lightly steamed or stir-fried foods
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Avoid: Greasy, heavy, processed foods
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Practices: Chew slowly, eat in peaceful environments
Fire Element
Fire Element (Heart / Small Intestine) – Summer
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Energetic Focus: Joy, connection, circulation
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Imbalances: Anxiety, insomnia, scattered mind
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Best Foods:
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Bitter flavors (arugula, dark chocolate, green tea)
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Cooling fruits (melon, cucumber, mint)
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Light, hydrating meals
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Avoid: Excess caffeine, spicy-hot meals
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Practices: Eat outside when possible, savor flavors fully
Earth Element
Earth Element (Spleen / Stomach) – Late Summer
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Energetic Focus: Grounding, nourishment, stability
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Imbalances: Worry, overthinking, sluggish digestion
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Best Foods:
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Sweet flavors (naturally sweet like yams, carrots, squash)
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Warm, cooked meals (soups, stews, congee)
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Complex carbs and warm teas
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Avoid: Raw, cold foods; excessive sugar
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Practices: Eat at regular times, no multitasking while eating
Metal Element
Metal Element (Lung / Large Intestine) – Autumn
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Energetic Focus: Letting go, clarity, breath
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Imbalances: Grief, skin issues, constipation
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Best Foods:
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Pungent flavors (ginger, garlic, radish, daikon)
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White foods (pear, cauliflower, white rice)
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Moistening foods (honey, pear, flaxseed)
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Avoid: Dry or overly spicy foods
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Practices: Breathe before you eat, practice gratitude
Water Element
Water Element (Kidneys / Bladder) – Winter
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Energetic Focus: Deep rest, wisdom, vitality reserves
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Imbalances: Fear, fatigue, lower back issues
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Best Foods:
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Salty flavors (miso, seaweed, bone broth)
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Black & blue foods (black beans, blueberries)
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Slow-cooked stews, warming teas
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Avoid: Cold drinks, diuretics, excessive salt
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Practices: Eat warm, mineral-rich meals slowly and mindfully
Your Jing membership begins with the Five Elements Course — the foundation of your journey. Once you’ve discovered your element, go deeper: explore how energy flows through nature, your body, and your spirit. Start your free trial now.
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