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Q. There are so many diet delivery options available; which ones do you recommend as a TKM doctor?

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While there is no single 'correct' answer, I recommend menus where the raw ingredients remain intact, such as salads or poke bowls. However, focusing solely on low calories can deplete your vital energy (Qi), often leading to binge eating later. The most important thing is to choose a meal that aligns with your current digestive capacity.

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Even as a practitioner, I sometimes rely on delivery apps during busy workdays. It can be overwhelming, and I've even fallen into the trap of choosing 'healthy' meals that are secretly overloaded with sugary sauces or are so unsatisfying that I end up snacking later. The advantage of these options is convenience and variety. Menus like salads, poke, or shabu-shabu allow for high vegetable intake, which helps discharge 'Dameum' (痰飮)—the accumulation of metabolic waste and fluids in the body. These light diets can help create a sensation of 'clearing out' the body. However, there are drawbacks. Many commercial diet meal kits are nutritionally unbalanced. Specifically, consuming too many cold foods or raw vegetables can lead to 'Bi-heo' (脾虛), a deficiency in the Spleen function. This weakens your digestive power and cools your body temperature, which paradoxically slows down your metabolism and reduces weight loss efficiency. Ultimately, the specific menu is less important than your current physiological state. For those with poor digestion and a cold constitution, I recommend warm soups or steamed vegetables. Conversely, those with excessive internal heat and severe edema may benefit more from fresh, raw vegetables. Recommended menus vary completely based on an individual's constitution (Sasang typology) and current energy levels. I suggest first identifying where your energy is blocked or deficient. If you visit the clinic, we can determine the best dietary path tailored specifically to your body.
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