I'm an office worker and often go to Burger King for lunch. What menu items should I choose if I'm on a diet? Please give me some recommendations.

Even as a practitioner of Traditional Korean Medicine, I find myself heading to Burger King on busy clinic days. I don't always eat perfectly balanced traditional meals, so I truly empathize with the struggle of choosing from a kiosk menu. (Laughs) From a nutritional standpoint, hamburgers offer quality protein and vegetables, making them efficient for energy. However, the sugar and sodium in buns and sauces can lead to the accumulation of 'Dam-eum' (痰飮, phlegm-rheum), which are unnecessary waste products in the body. Greasy patties or fries can also cause 'Eo-hyeol' (瘀血, blood stasis), which clouds the blood and hinders circulation. If you have a 'Bi-heo' (脾虛, Spleen Qi Deficiency) constitution—meaning your digestion is naturally weak—greasy burgers will be particularly taxing. This can lead to 'Sik-jeok' (食積, food stagnation), where undigested food remains in the system, making your body feel heavy and swollen. Therefore, I recommend choosing smaller portions like the Whopper Jr. as a single item. Avoiding the fries and soda included in a meal set is more than half the battle won. The most important thing is not just what you eat, but staying within your body's digestive capacity. Try asking for half the sauce and chewing much more slowly than usual. Finding the best alternative in your given situation is the true secret to a sustainable diet without the yo-yo effect.