Q. You recommend chicken breast bowls for my diet plan. What exactly is that, and how does it help with weight loss?

Many people start diets with excessive enthusiasm, eating only chicken breast and sweet potatoes, only to experience sudden fatigue and dizziness. This happens because the body cannot maintain sustainable metabolism with a single nutrient. From a conventional nutritional standpoint, the core of the chicken breast bowl is 'glycemic control.' By replacing white rice with mixed grains and incorporating vegetables, the speed at which carbohydrates convert to sugar is slowed. This prevents insulin spikes, reducing fat storage and keeping you full longer. In Traditional Korean Medicine (TKM), this process is viewed as a way to recover from 'Spleen Deficiency' (Bi-heo). The Spleen is the primary organ responsible for transforming food into energy. Severe calorie restriction or monotonous eating impairs this function, leading to the accumulation of 'Dam-eum' (phlegm-fluid/metabolic waste), which makes the body feel heavy and prone to swelling. Therefore, a balanced bowl containing protein, fiber, and complex carbohydrates energizes the Spleen and creates the optimal internal environment to clear 'Dam-eum' and 'Eo-hyeol' (blood stasis). Rather than a painful diet of starvation or chewing plain chicken, you should eat meals that reassure your body it is receiving proper fuel. During your next visit, we can discuss which specific ingredients best suit your unique constitution (Sasang type).