Author Archives: Yuan

Recipe: Perilla Seed Congee

Posted on August 14, 2013 by Yuan

[Ancient Wisdom, Modern Kitchen] Recipe: Perilla Seed Congee by Yuan Wang, OMD Warren Sheir and writer Mika Ono http://www.ancientwisdomcooking.com/perillaseedcongee.html Congees (rice porridges) are a staple in East Asia. This congee features perilla seeds (a.k.a. Beefsteak plant seeds or “zi su … Continue reading →

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Ancient Wisdom – Health Uses for Seaweed

Posted on March 15, 2013 by Yuan

Ancient Wisdom, Modern Kitchen Health Uses For Seaweed by Yuan Wang, OMD Many western nutritionists mostly teach patients how to take vitamin supplements and rarely on food intake. Medical practitioners also suggest patients’ diet based on allergy history, and then … Continue reading →

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The Color Purple Yam Dessert Recipe & Breathe Easy Fritillaria Pear

Posted on July 7, 2012 by Yuan

[Ancient Wisdom, Modern Wisdom] The Color Purple Yam Dessert & Breathe Easy Fritillaria Pear by Yuan Wang, Warren Sheir, Mika Ono While Chinese mountain yam (Dioscorea opposita) is a key herb in traditional Chinese medicine, Dr. Yuan Wang, co-author of … Continue reading →

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Some Like It Hot, Others Do Not

Posted on October 15, 2011 by Yuan

Some Like It Hot, Others Do Not by  Yuan Wang, OMD, Warren Sheir and Mika Ono “If there’s too much heat, cool it. If there’s too much cold, heat it. If there’s too much fullness, empty it. If there’s too … Continue reading →

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Eats Shoots and Leaves Springtime Soup

Posted on April 16, 2011 by Yuan

Eats Shoots and Leaves Springtime Soup By Yuan Wang, Warren Sheir, and Mika Ono While those of you on the East Coast are still digging out from the last snow storm, here in sunny California signs of spring have already … Continue reading →

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