The secret of Chinese Emperor's cuisine

In the grand calendar of the Chinese emperor, Kangxi was the most sophisticated king of medicine. In it, his views on eating for today still have many effects.

Picture 1 of The secret of Chinese Emperor's cuisine

Kangxi is the Emperor with deep knowledge of medicine.Source: Internet .

Although an emperor, no shortage of fine sago but Khang Hy still advocates reasonable eating, not arbitrary. He attaches great importance to the role of health food. It is no coincidence, though, that he is the wife of the most eminent Qing Dynasty, Kangxi, 68, one of the oldest emperors in Chinese history.

1. Eat and drink in moderation

In the daily meals of Kangxi are often not picky. In the history of recorded books, people do not find many dishes made from meat in the meals of Kangxi.

Kangxi likes to eat dishes made from fish, shrimp and vegetables. Kangxi once said: 'Taoism, must take the first meal. Since the time of the throne, most of the dishes are very normal. '

Kangxi is also very attentive to the moderation in eating. 'No matter how good the food is, don't eat too much'.

2. Eat lots of vegetables

Khang Hy advocates, the elderly should eat frugally, eat more vegetables, fruits are more beneficial for health. Kangxi once said, that is the reason why he came old still healthy, well-being.

He also advocated not drinking and smoking. Initially, Khang Hy was addicted to drugs but because he later wanted the whole population to quit smoking, he had to give up first. At the same time, consider it as a training for your health.

3. Eating must be a choice

For eating, Khang Hy said that should be based on the organ of each person to choose food and how to eat appropriately. Kangxi said: 'Virtually every person is different, so choose the one that's right for you'.

Kangxi also offers bases to choose: People, time, place, and disease.

About people: In Kangxi's view, that is, between parents, siblings are not forced. Each person fits a particular food and way of eating. Foods that are not suitable for others should not force them.

About time: Which season must eat that food. Kangxi said that the requirements and absorption of people in each season are not the same. Therefore, he strongly opposes eating the wrong things.

About the location: He said that the food produced in different regions will also bring different features to the human body.

About illness: Khang Hy said that, for those who are sick, the choice of food must be consistent with the sickness requirement of that person.

The years of old age, Khang Hy has a habit that after eating, always keep a happy mood, listen to funny stories, talk jokes. Doing so will help digestion better, be healthy, he said. 'After eating, I often talk funny or fake things I like. This makes digestion easier, very healthy. '