I once ate only tofu for a while trying to stay healthy, but after some time I noticed bloating and a lack of energy. That's when I realized my diet was too cold for my constitution. Tofu has clear benefits—it provides high satiety and abundant plant protein, helping maintain muscle mass while managing weight. Its slow blood sugar rise stabilizes energy levels. However, caution is needed. In Traditional Korean Medicine, tofu is classified as having a cold property. People with a spleen deficiency (biheo, a state of weakened spleen function) who frequently eat raw or cold tofu salads may experience a chilled abdomen, diarrhea, or fluid retention. Moreover, relying solely on tofu can allow phlegm-fluid (dameum) metabolites to stagnate in the body. Without adequate warming energy (on-gi), metabolism slows down. Therefore, rather than insisting 'tofu is always good,' I recommend choosing preparations according to your condition. If you usually have slow digestion, opt for warm tofu simmered dishes or perilla seed tofu soup—recipes that counteract the cold nature. Ultimately, the most important thing is to observe how your body responds right now. For a detailed constitutional diagnosis, please visit us so we can assess it together.