The Only Confinement Food Recipes You Need - Foreword by world renowned Chef Martin Yan

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Introduction

According to Chinese tradition,after giving birth the new mother is expected to be in confinement for 30 days to 40 days to recuperate from the fatigue of pregnancy.

During this time,she is advised to stay at home and to avoid the outdoors.Cold,wind and dirty air,in addition to the tireness experienced,are believed to exert a bad effect on her immediate health and later life as well.

After childbirth,a woman is believed to be depleted of her Yang energy and be in the state of "blood deficiency".So she has to consume more 'hot' (Yang) foods to restore her 'cold' (Yin) bodily state.Yin and Yang affect and control each other,according to Chinese philosophy.Good health means the proportions of Yin and Yang are relatively balanced.

YIN and YANG

The Only Confinement Food Recipes You Need