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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.
医食同源という言葉があるように、日々の食事が健康の基本です。
As the saying 'medicine and food share the same origin' suggests, daily meals are the foundation of health.
祖母は医食同源の考えで、季節の野菜をたっぷり使った料理を作ってくれる。
My grandmother, following the principle of 'food as medicine,' cooks dishes using plenty of seasonal vegetables.