Actor Han Go-eun, 51, recently turned heads by sharing behind-the-scenes footage from an 11th-anniversary "remind wedding" photo shoot with her husband, Shin Young-soo. In a video published on her YouTube channel, Han visited bridal boutiques to pick out an array of off-the-shoulder, high-neck, silk, and beaded gowns—showcasing a sleek, toned silhouette that belies her age. Han explained that because her actual wedding was arranged on short notice, she missed out on wearing her dream dress at the time, prompting her to organize this surprise shoot. Known for her disciplined approach to health, Han revealed that she has maintained a steady weight of 52 kg (114 lbs) for 33 years.
Prioritizing Protein and High-Satiety Whole Foods
During filming schedules, Han relies on customized lunchboxes prepared each morning by her husband. Shin packs protein-rich foods alongside fresh fruit and potatoes, ensuring that Han prioritizes protein intake even amid a hectic schedule.
Consuming adequate protein prolongs satiety after meals, curbing the urge to overeat during snack times. A 12-week clinical trial by a Purdue University research team, published in the journal Obesity, evaluated overweight and obese women on calorie-restricted diets. The group deriving 30% of their total calories from protein reported significantly greater fullness compared to the group consuming 18% protein.
The boiled potatoes included in Han's lunchbox also serve as a powerful tool for appetite control. In a landmark study conducted by the University of Sydney comparing the satiety index of 38 foods (all tested at equal 240-kcal portions), boiled potatoes scored 323—the highest of all foods evaluated, using white bread as a baseline benchmark of 100. To maximize weight-management benefits, potatoes should be boiled or steamed rather than deep-fried.
Balancing Healthy Fats and Low-Calorie Swaps
Han also prepares her own protein-focused recipes, such as a homemade chicken breast and avocado burrito. She spreads mashed avocado over a tortilla, adds chicken breast, mozzarella cheese, and mustard, folds it in half, and crisps it in an air fryer.
Skinless chicken breast provides a lean source of protein essential for preserving muscle mass during weight management. A June 2015 review published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition emphasized that higher-protein diets preserve fat-free mass (muscle tissue) while enhancing satiety during energy restriction.
Pairing chicken breast with avocado introduces healthy unsaturated fats. Substituting saturated fats—commonly found in butter and processed foods—with unsaturated fats helps improve blood cholesterol profiles while facilitating fat-soluble vitamin absorption and hormone regulation.
For dessert, Han substitutes high-calorie ice cream with homemade frozen strawberry sorbet made without added sugars or syrups. While freezing pureed fruit creates a satisfying, nutrient-dense alternative to traditional sweets, nutritionists note that fruit sorbets should replace existing high-calorie snacks rather than be added on top of daily caloric intake.
