Q. What is the difference between using Compose Diet Lattes and traditional dieting methods? Which one is better?

Products like Compose Diet Lattes are beneficial for those with unpredictable schedules, such as office workers, as they provide a quick way to reduce caloric intake. However, relying on them exclusively often leads to deficiencies in essential vitamins and minerals. In clinical practice, we frequently see patients who experience a rebound in weight (yo-yo effect) because extreme calorie restriction causes the body to aggressively store water and fat once normal eating resumes. Conversely, traditional dieting—combining portion control with aerobic and strength training—takes more time and patience, but it allows the body to establish a natural metabolic rhythm. However, reckless fasting or excessive exercise can deplete your vital energy, leading to chronic fatigue. In TKM, this state is referred to as 'Spleen Deficiency' (脾虛). When the Spleen's function is weakened, the body cannot properly digest and absorb nutrients, causing residual fluids to transform into 'Phlegm-Fluid' (痰飮), which results in a feeling of heaviness and edema (swelling). Therefore, neither method is objectively 'superior'; the best choice depends on your lifestyle and physiological state. If you suffer from a cold stomach, poor digestion, or persistent fatigue, I recommend visiting a TKM clinic to check for Spleen Deficiency and Phlegm-Fluid accumulation rather than forcing yourself to fast. A hybrid approach may be most sustainable: using the diet latte 2-3 times a week for convenience while maintaining balanced meals and light exercise on other days.