I have never been much of a dieter, although there are times in my life when I probably should have been. I have, however, tried tweaking my diet based on a friend’s recommendation or an article I have read, only to have it backfire. Either my digestion tanked, or my energy took a vacation, leaving me sluggish and tired. This phenomenon seems to happen to many people. They read about a miracle food or foolproof diet, only to gain weight or feel like crap. So what’s going on? Chinese medicine has long had the answer, and it seems that Western researchers are now catching on, too. The key to eating the right is in tailoring your diet for your unique needs. This is true for a couple of reasons. First, each of us has specific nutritional needs that vary from person to person. Second, foods have specific properties that make …