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I've been eating nothing but boiled chicken breast for my diet. What kind of meal plan does the clinic recommend?

Rather than blindly eating only chicken breast, it is crucial to align your diet with your digestive capacity. In Traditional Korean Medicine (TKM), we focus on creating a body that 'burns well' rather than simply eating less. If a chicken-breast-centric diet doesn't suit your constitution, it may deplete your energy and slow down your metabolism. We will guide you through protein intake and cooking methods tailored to your specific constitution.

Many people experience digestive discomfort or extreme lethargy when sticking strictly to a chicken breast diet; a rigid low-carb, high-protein approach is not the answer for everyone. From the perspective of TKM, here is a guide for a healthy diet: 1. Assess Digestive Function: First, we must check for Spleen Deficiency (Bi-heo, 脾虛). If someone with weak digestion consumes only protein—which can be taxing on the system—the abdomen may become cold, causing metabolism to stagnate. 2. Choose Warming Cooking Methods: Instead of simply boiling frozen chicken breast, cook it with ingredients of a 'warm nature,' such as ginger or garlic. This helps remove Phlegm-Fluid (Dameum, 痰飮)—the accumulation of metabolic waste—and promotes overall circulation. 3. Balanced Carbohydrate Intake: Completely cutting out carbohydrates can lead to a loss of vital energy (Qi) and may contribute to the formation of Blood Stasis (Eo-hyeol, 瘀血). Incorporate small amounts of unrefined whole grains to secure a steady energy source. 4. Combine with Personalized Prescriptions: Everyone has different deficiencies; some struggle with appetite control, while others suffer from severe edema. By using herbal medicine to supplement your deficient Qi, your body can absorb nutrients—even a single piece of chicken breast—much more efficiently. Ultimately, the key is whether the diet is something 'your body can actually handle.' Rather than exhausting your system with an extreme regimen, I recommend visiting the clinic to find the optimal balance for your unique body type.

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