When dieting, do you recommend a brand of chicken breast? From your perspective as a Korean Medicine doctor, what would be good?
Rather than focusing on brand, the key is to choose a product that suits your digestive capacity. Products with minimal processing have high nutritional value but are harder to digest, while tender products are easy to eat but often contain many additives. First check whether your body is in a state that digests well.
Actually, I once suffered from a feeling of blockage up to my jaw from only eating chicken breast while dieting. (laughs) Generally, less processed raw chicken breast or sous-vide products have high protein purity and few additives. However, for a constitution with weakened spleen function (脾虛, Pi Xu), it can be harmful. If protein is not properly broken down and stays in the intestines, it causes gas and bloating. Conversely, very tender commercial products are easy to eat, but they often contain many additives and sodium for flavor, easily leading to phlegm-fluid retention (痰飲, Tan Yin). For those who feel swollen or heavy, such ingredients can be a hindrance. Ultimately, the answer lies in your digestive capacity. If you usually digest well, choose products close to the original ingredient; if you often feel bloated, change cooking methods or reduce portions. Depending on the body condition, for those with blood stasis (瘀血, Yu Xue), a diet that promotes circulation may be more important than a protein-focused diet. Knowing your current body state and planning meals accordingly is the fastest way. Let's think together.
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