The food and drinks with yang energy are the ones that are closely related to fire or is believed to produce heat. This includes alcohol, coffee, pepper, cinnamon, onion, ginger, beef, salmon, wheat, and flour. In contrast, yin food and drinks are associated with water, while some are believed to have a cooling effect on the body. Cabbage, broccoli, cucumber, apple, banana, watermelon, honey, mushroom, and tofu are all yin foods.