Q. Doctor, I've been eating at Subway quite often for lunch lately since I'm on a diet. From a Traditional Korean Medicine perspective, which menu items or combinations would you recommend the most?
Subway is excellent for its high vegetable content. However, in Traditional Korean Medicine, the cold nature of raw vegetables can lead to Spleen Deficiency (Bi-heo), which weakens your digestive fire. I recommend choosing Wheat bread and lean, roasted proteins. Stick to simple dressings like olive oil and pepper. To support your Spleen and Stomach functions, follow your meal with a cup of warm tea to balance the coldness of the raw ingredients.
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