Elson Haas, M.D., is a practicing physician of integrated medicine, and medical director of the Preventive Medical Center of Marin in San Rafael. He is also the author of the classic preventive medicine text Staying Healthy With the Seasons, Staying Healthy With Nutrition, A Cookbook For All Seasons, The New Detox Diet: Complete Guide for Lifelong Vitality with Recipes & Menu Plans, and The Staying Healthy Shopper’s Guide, for safe shopping and eating healthy.

Seasonal Eating
by Elson Haas

Inspired by his CCNH 2008 conference presentation.

1. Haas bases his seasonal eating philosophy on __________ principles.

a. ayurvedic
b. homeopathic
c. Traditional Chinese Medicine
d. medical herbalism


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2. Imbalances in the wood element can lead to:

a. digestive difficulties.
b. circulatory problems.
c. lung problems.
d. tendon issues.


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3. When the wood element is out of balance, the emotion of __________ often surfaces.

a. love
b. guilt
c. anger
d. joy


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4. Imbalances in the fire element can lead to __________ problems.

a. colon
b. lung
c. spleen
d. heart


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5. According to Haas, the bitter herb __________ is supportive of a healthy heart.

a. dandelion
b. ginseng
c. ginger
d. cayenne


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6. The element associated with autumn is metal and the taste is:

a. spicy.
b. sweet.
c. sour.
d. salty.


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7. Imbalances in the metal element may lead to problems with the __________ or large intestines.

a. pancreas
b. small intestines
c. lungs
d. stomach


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8. Which of the following does Haas consider autumn foods?

a. Lemons
b. Fruits
c. Grains
d. Seaweed


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9. Winter is ruled by the water element and the taste is:

a. sour.
b. sweet.
c. pungent.
d. salty.


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10. Imbalances in the water element may lead to problems with the __________.

a. colon
b. kidneys
c. lungs
d. pancreas


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