medicine and food share the same origin; a balanced diet is the foundation of health
A yojijukugo expressing the traditional belief that proper daily eating is as important as medicine for maintaining health and preventing illness. Often used in contexts of dietary therapy or holistic health.
As the saying 'medicine and food share the same origin' suggests, daily meals are the foundation of health.
My grandmother, following the principle of 'food as medicine,' cooks dishes using plenty of seasonal vegetables.