In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), food’s importance in keeping the body healthy is recognized. In fact, TCM categorizes foods by the different effects it has on the body. For example, beef is a Qi (energy) and Blood tonic, while pork is a Yin and Blood tonic, and chicken is a Qi tonic. These meats are not equivalent, and will be beneficial for different patients. Food energetics can be used to determine foods that will be beneficial for general wellness, and it can also be used as part of a disease management plan. Your veterinarian can provide Food Energetic recommendation as part of a Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine examination.