Five Element Nutrition & Food Energetics with Kimberly Ashton

Tune into the newest episode of our Energy Works Podcast, where science meets spirit to help you heal, energize, and thrive.In this Big Ideas episode, Blaine welcomes her very first interview guest, her Food Energetics teacher, Kimberly Ashton of Qi Food Therapy.Blaine shares the personal health journey that changed the way she thinks about food. After resolving a long-standing health issue through a major dietary shift, she became fascinated by the connection between nutrition, energy, and Five Element theory.Kimberly shares her own story, growing up between cultures as a Singapore-born, half-Chinese Australian, spending years living in China, and discovering the profound impact of acupuncture and Chinese Medicine through her mentor, Dr. Jung. Together, they explore how her experiences led her to specialize in Chinese dietary therapy and Food Energetics.In this conversation, you'll learn:-The growing resurgence of Five Element teachings in China-What Five Element Nutrition really is (and what it isn't)-How seasonal eating, food energetics, and cooking methods influence health-How to build trust in your body's wisdom instead of relying on food rules-Practical summer nutrition tips, including cooling foods, lighter cooking methods, room-temperature drinks, and a balanced perspective on iced tea and ice creamWhether you're curious about Chinese Medicine, holistic nutrition, or learning to eat in harmony with the seasons, this episode offers practical insights that can change the way you think about food. Now available wherever you get your podcasts!Chapters:00:00 Introduction01:24 Blaine’s Health Journey03:15 Finding Five Element Food04:19 Meet Kimberly Ashton08:17 Shanghai Wellness Shift12:11 Spleen and Info Overload18:06 What Is Five Element Nutrition23:48 Making It Practical27:21 Pathogenic Factors Explained28:15 Local Alternatives to Superfoods29:40 Listening to Food Intuition32:26 Cravings and Finding Balance35:42 Energy Testing Your Choices41:01 Summer Heat Eating Tips45:20 Cooling Foods Without Ice51:04 Where to Find Kimberly52:24 ConclusionEpisode Resources:Kimberly Ashton’s Website: www.qifoodtherapy.com Kimberly Ashton’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/qifoodtherapy/5 Element Nutrition Foundations course: https://www.qifoodtherapy.com/foundationsThe Blood Chamber- new women's container: https://www.qifoodtherapy.com/bloodchamberEMYoga Online Courses: emyoga.thinkific.com/collections/emyoga-coursesShop our EMYoga Store: emyogastore.com/Sign up for our FREE weekly Newsletter: www.energymedicineyoga.net/Listen on Spotify: Energy WorksListen on Apple Podcasts: Energy WorksFollow us on Instagram: @EnergyMedicineYogaFollow us on Facebook: @EnergyMedicineYoga#EnergyMedicineYoga #EMYoga #EnergyWorksPodcast #WellnessPodcast #FoodEnergetics #TraditionalChineseMedicine #FiveElementTheory #FiveElementNutrition #HolisticNutrition #SeasonalEating #ChineseMedicine #Nutrition #QiFoodTherapy