Comedian Shim Jin-hwa introduced a healthy breakfast diet that is also good for dieting.
Recently, Shim Jin-hwa posted a photo on social media with the short phrase 'My Breakfast'. The breakfast menu consisted of vegetable rice, beef seaweed soup, cabbage wraps, and grilled sausages.
Having successfully lost 12kg, Shim Jin-hwa maintains a slim figure without yo-yo dieting through fasting exercises and a healthy breakfast diet. The food he ate this time is analyzed to be low in calories and rich in nutrients.
Let's take a look at how the food Shim Jin-hwa ate is suitable for breakfast and how the food combinations work.
Food High in Vegetables and Seaweeds... Low Digestive Burden
It is important to eat easily digestible foods in the morning when stomach activity is not very active. Cabbage, seaweed, and beef are low in fat, which means they are less likely to irritate the stomach. Most of the foods chosen by Shim Jin-hwa are perfect for breakfast. However, the processed meat sausage contains protein but also has saturated fat and sodium. Replacing it with eggs or tofu could make for a healthier diet.
According to the Korea Fisheries Association, seaweed is rich in nutrients such as iron, calcium, and iodine. Additionally, an amino acid called laminin helps lower blood pressure. Most importantly, it is excellent for relieving constipation. Seaweed is rich in dietary fiber and is easily digestible.
When boiling seaweed soup, be careful not to make it too salty. Excess sodium intake can lead to swelling and weight gain. Also, since seaweed is high in iodine, those with thyroid conditions should be cautious. If someone with a condition consumes too much iodine, it can worsen thyroid function issues.
Cabbage Helps Stabilize Blood Sugar... Good Food Combination with Seaweed
Cabbage is effective for stabilizing blood sugar and is low in calories. According to the National Standard Food Composition Table, the calorie content of 100g of raw cabbage is relatively low at 15kcal. The soluble dietary fiber in cabbage slows down the absorption of sugar, preventing a rapid rise in blood sugar after meals and inhibiting body fat accumulation.
It is also excellent for gut health. According to the Rural Development Administration's National Institute of Crop Science, the abundant dietary fiber in cabbage promotes gut activity, preventing constipation and colorectal cancer. Additionally, it is rich in minerals such as calcium, potassium, and phosphorus, as well as vitamin C, making it good to eat during the cold winter months when colds are prevalent.
Eating cabbage and seaweed together is generally a good idea. Both ingredients do not burden the stomach and positively affect gut health. However, it is necessary to control the quantity. Both seaweed and cabbage have cold properties, so if someone who usually has a cold stomach eats too much, it may cause stomach upset. If you have a weak stomach, it is recommended to lightly blanch the cabbage before eating.
