Diet & Constitution

Everyone’s constitution differs, and so does the diet that suits them. Knowing your TCM tendency helps you make everyday food choices that fit you better.

Common signs

  • Tired, dull complexion (qi deficiency)
  • Cold hands/feet (yang deficiency)
  • Dry mouth, light sleep (yin deficiency)
  • Heavy, sleepy after meals (phlegm-damp)
  • Low mood, bloating (qi stagnation)
  • Bitter taste, acne, oily (damp-heat)

Common lifestyle factors

Eating habits

  • Irregular meals, eating out a lot
  • Heavy, greasy, cold and sweet foods

Routine & activity

  • Late nights, sedentary

Digestion

  • Irregular digestion

Constitution

  • One of the nine TCM constitution types

Lifestyle changes to start with

  • Eat regularly, chew slowly
  • Cut cold drinks, sweets and fried food
  • Choose foods by season and constitution
  • Walk after meals to aid digestion

Matching assessment

7-Day Starter

  1. Day 1Eat regularly — start with breakfast
  2. Day 2Chew slowly, stop at 70–80% full
  3. Day 3Skip one cold or sugary drink today
  4. Day 4Make one meal mostly whole foods
  5. Day 5Walk 15 min after a meal
  6. Day 6Note your digestion
  7. Day 7Take the constitution test to learn your type

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