Q. I'm planning to eat only frozen chicken breast for my diet. Do you recommend this from a TKM practitioner's perspective?

To be honest, I once tried forcing myself to eat nothing but chicken breast to lose weight. After a few days, I felt bloated, exhausted, and dizzy. Having gone through that trial and error myself, I completely understand your approach. A chicken breast-based diet certainly has advantages: high protein and low carbohydrates make it highly efficient for weight management, and the simplicity of preparation is ideal for busy professionals. However, the drawbacks are also distinct. Chicken breast is dense and dry, which can be quite burdensome for those with poor digestive capacity. In Traditional Korean Medicine (TKM), if someone with 'Bi-heo' (脾虛)—a deficiency in Spleen function—insists on a high-protein-only diet, undigested waste products can accumulate, leading to the formation of 'Dam-eum' (痰飮, phlegm-fluid retention). This is precisely why you might feel swollen or chronically lethargic. Furthermore, if nutritional imbalances lead to 'Eo-hyeol' (瘀血, blood stasis) and impaired circulation, your metabolism may actually slow down, potentially turning your body into one that is more resistant to weight loss. Ultimately, the answer depends on your individual body condition. If your digestion is strong, it is fine; however, if your gastrointestinal tract is weak, please ensure you incorporate vegetables or ingredients with 'warm' properties. Checking your body's digestive state first is the true starting point for the most efficient diet.