Are Berries Cooling or Heaty? A Traditional and Modern Look
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According to traditional Chinese medicine, many berries are considered alkaline and thus generate a cold energy, helping to cool down the body temperature. The energetic classification of food, determining if it is 'cooling' or 'heaty', is a foundational principle shared by ancient healing systems like Ayurveda, which also views many berries as having cooling properties.