macrobiotics- the yin and yang of food- part 1

When we apply yin and yang philosophy to food, this is what we get:

Expansive Foods (YIN) are:

light, porous
grow upwards
perishable
grow in a warm climate
tender, juicy
cool, wet
raw
sweet, sour, or bitter
spicy or oily
chemically processed

They encourage mental, psychological, or spiritual activity, relaxation, looseness in our body.

Contractive Foods (YANG) are:

dense, heavy
grow downwards
keep well
grow in a cool climate
tough, fibrous
warm, dry
cooked
salty, bland, or meaty

They encourage physical activity, purposefulness, focused work, tension in our body.