Five Element Nutrition & Food Energetics with Kimberly Ashton

Jul 27
2 min read

Five Element Nutrition & Food Energetics with Kimberly Ashton

Description:

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.

n 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 cream

Whether 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 Introduction

01:24 Blaine’s Health Journey

03:15 Finding Five Element Food

04:19 Meet Kimberly Ashton

08:17 Shanghai Wellness Shift

12:11 Spleen and Info Overload

18:06 What Is Five Element Nutrition

23:48 Making It Practical

27:21 Pathogenic Factors Explained

28:15 Local Alternatives to Superfoods

29:40 Listening to Food Intuition