๐ TCM body types & weight loss
In TCM, your constitution determines which foods help you shed pounds. Here are the three most common types related to weight gain.
Symptoms: Overweight, lethargy, puffy face, sticky tongue coating.
Diet: Avoid greasy, sweet, and raw foods. Eat pungent foods like ginger, scallion, and garlic to dry dampness. Grains like job’s tears and barley are excellent.
Symptoms: Fatigue, weak digestion, tendency to gain weight easily, soft fleshy body.
Diet: Avoid raw and cold foods. Focus on warming soups, congee, and nourishing foods like yam, pumpkin, and dates. Small frequent meals help.
Symptoms: Acne, bitter taste, yellow tongue coating, feeling heavy.
Diet: Avoid spicy, deep-fried, and alcohol. Eat cooling, detoxifying foods like mung beans, bitter melon, and cucumber.
Our personalized program identifies your type and creates a custom meal plan.