In the past, I also tried to stick strictly to chicken breast and salads out of sheer willpower, only to find myself feeling dizzy and exhausted. Even as a TKM practitioner, I went through a bit of a trial-and-error phase with my own diet! (Laughs) In Traditional Korean Medicine, we prioritize the state of the digestive system over simple calorie restriction. Specifically, for those with 'Spleen Deficiency' (Bi-heo, 脾虛), forcing a high-protein diet can cause undigested food to transform into metabolic waste known as 'Phlegm-Fluid' (Dam-eum, 痰飮). This often results in the body feeling heavier and more prone to swelling. Therefore, at Baengnokdam Clinic, we follow a phased therapeutic approach: First, we evaluate your digestive power to see if your stomach can actually handle a high-protein diet. Next, we clear the 'Phlegm-Fluid' (Dam-eum) and stagnant water in the body to open up metabolic pathways. We then match foods to your specific constitution—warm foods for those with a cold body and calming foods for those with excess heat—to prevent nutritional imbalances. We also address 'Blood Stasis' (Eo-hyeol, 瘀血), which obstructs circulation, ensuring that nutrients are delivered efficiently throughout the body. Finally, we transition you away from extreme restrictive dieting toward a sustainable balance with regular meals. Chicken breast itself isn't bad. However, if your body lacks the 'capacity to absorb,' simply pushing nutrients in will decrease efficiency. The core is to provide the exact type of fuel that matches the current state of your body's 'engine.'