Q. The Mediterranean diet is very popular lately; as a Korean, how should I approach it from a Traditional Korean Medicine perspective?
The Mediterranean diet is beneficial, but it must be adopted in stages according to your digestive capacity. If you have Spleen Qi Deficiency (Bi-heo), it is better to consume cooked vegetables rather than raw ones. To clear metabolic waste known as Phlegm-fluid (Dam-eum), gradually increase the proportion of whole grains in your meals. Incorporating Korean healthy fats like perilla oil, which helps clear Blood Stasis (Eo-hyeol), can further enhance the results. The most important factor is tailoring the diet to your personal digestion rather than simply following a trend.
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