In like manner, sour taste, with its astringent quality, opens us up and frees us from stagnated energy that can stifle our creativity. The organs nourished by Tree energy are the liver, gall bladder, and nervous system. Lighter cooking styles should be used more often now that the days are getting brighter. Cut back on the amount of fat, oil, and heavy seasonings. Choose grains and vegetables that represent ascending energy and increase the amount of fermented and pickled foods in your diet to accentuate the sour flavor.
Wheat is one of the oldest cultivated crops.
It adds richness to stews, casseroles, sandwiches, and stir-fries. Oats are the highest of all grains in protein and fat and may help lower cholesterol, stabilize blood sugar, and absorb excess salt from our bodies. Rye is not often used in cooking, but is one of the sturdier grains. It's used most often as flour for bread and pasta, is strongly flavored, and works best in whole form when it's combined with other grains. Beans that support Tree energy include green lentils, split peas, and black-eyed peas.