Q Are there specific foods that worsen childhood obesity?
A Sugary drinks, flour-based foods, and greasy processed foods increase digestive damp-heat.
Detailed Answer
The foods that most strongly stimulate digestive damp-heat are sugary drinks, flour-based breads and snacks, and greasy fast food. These foods promote the formation of phlegm.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
Replacing these with foods that support digestion, such as multigrain rice, seasonal vegetables, and fermented foods, enhances the effect when combined with treatment.
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