WJSN singer Da-young, who gained attention for successfully losing 12kg, revealed her diet secret.
Recently, a video titled 'The Reason WJSN's Group Chat Went Crazy Right After the BODY Release' was uploaded on the YouTube channel 'COSMOPOLITAN Korea'. In the video, Da-young mentioned that her diet secret is witch's soup.
Da-young said, "When I lost 12kg, my member Exy made witch's soup for me every day in a pot," and added, "Nothing beats witch's soup for dieting." She continued, "If you add healthy ingredients like chicken breast and collagen to witch's soup, you can become like me." Let's learn more about Da-young's secret, witch's soup.
Why is Witch's Soup Good for Dieting?
Witch's soup is famous as a diet food. It is made by boiling various vegetables like cabbage and onion based on tomatoes. (If it is broth-based, it is called 'soup', and if it has a lot of solid ingredients, it is called 'stew', so 'witch's stew' would be more appropriate, but the name 'witch's soup' has already been established.) A bowl of witch's soup is rich in various vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. With various vegetables included, it provides a feeling of fullness and promotes intestinal movement. On the other hand, it is low in calories.
In particular, the lycopene found in tomatoes has excellent antioxidant effects. Tomatoes are ranked as the number one anti-cancer food by the National Cancer Institute in the United States. It suppresses active oxygen in the body, slows down aging, and inhibits cancer. Active oxygen is a harmful substance that damages cells and causes inflammation.
Cabbage has only 40kcal per 100g, making it easy to eat without burden while dieting. Its glycemic index is 26, so blood sugar rises slowly. Eating foods that cause a rapid increase in blood sugar can lead to cravings when blood sugar drops sharply. The sulforaphane in cabbage inhibits the activity of Helicobacter pylori, which causes stomach cancer, strengthening the stomach.
What If You Only Eat Witch's Soup While Dieting?
However, if you only consume witch's soup for dieting, there is a risk of nutritional deficiency. It is far from meeting the daily recommended intake and lacks unsaturated fats and proteins. To ensure sufficient energy supply, it is necessary to consume quality carbohydrates and supplement protein with tofu, eggs, lean meat, and fish.
As Da-young mentioned, it is also good to consume chicken breast together. Chicken breast is low in calories and fat but high in quality protein, making it ideal for dieting. Additionally, adding avocado, olive oil, and nuts can provide the unsaturated fats that witch's soup lacks. Unsaturated fats provide satiety and protect blood vessels.
