"Warm" or "cool" tonic foods are strongly recommended. The choices for "warm" and "cool" foods range from simple sea cucumber to the delicacy of bird's nest soup, depending on the individual's economic circumstances.

“温性”与“凉性”食物受到大力推荐。“温性”与 “凉性”食物的选择从简单的海参到美味的燕窝汤不等，视个人经济情况而定。

(短文节选,本篇始于：食补——中国吃的艺术)