The forth measure of yangsheng is a healthy, balanced diet. For thousands of years, a healthy diet was considered as the crucial approach to longevity, and improper eating habits and an unbalanced diet was a source of most health problems.
Daoism have established a tradition of a basically vegetarian diet with simple, balanced flavors, without alcohol consumption or cigarette smoking. Grains, beans, vegetables, nuts, seeds, and fruits are fully nourishing for both the body and the mind.
Daoism recommends three meals a day, with moderation of eating at each meal, and no late night eating. It also advises people to eat only when hungry, drink only when thirsty, and be moderate with their intake. It believes excessive and indulgent eating habits are harmful to health.
The fifth step to health is prevention. Prevention is a major approach to health and longevity. With regular exercises, with the correct use of natural herbal remedies and food therapies, and other healthful practices, each person can achieve the goal of preventing diseases, thus prolonging his or her life.
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