In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), and many other ancient traditions, food can be either warming, cooling, or neutral. It is often quite instinctive- foods such as cucumber, mint, and watermelon are very cooling. Foods such as ginger, garlic, and cayenne are very warming. In addition, the physical temperature or rawness of your food will make it warmer or cooler. Depending on your constitution, it will be better for you to consume hot, cold, or neutral foods. As a ge