One country's diet 'can lower chance of heart disease and boost immune system'
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Korean-inspired industries are certainly enjoying their time in the limelight these days. Whether it's getting hooked on K-dramas available across various streaming platforms, embracing the skin-nourishing magic of K-Beauty products at popular beauty counters, or bopping to K-pop tunes that dominate social media and music apps – Korean cultural exports are everywhere.
And now, a new phenomenon is taking centre stage: the K-diet, potentially ousting the much-adored Mediterranean diet for the title of healthiest eating pattern. Dr. Nilda Agnes Abellera of Infuze MD touts the impressive benefits of the traditional Korean diet. With its rich supply of antioxidants and fibre, this diet has been heralded as a powerhouse for boosting gut and heart health.
Dr Abellera said: "Not only does this diet deliver an impressive range of vitamins, minerals, and probiotics, but its low-fat, high-fibre foundation can support heart health, digestive health, and even weight management.". What sets the Korean way of eating apart, according to Dr. Abellera, is its focus on whole, unprocessed foods – quite a departure from typical Western fare – with nutrient-packed smaller portions to boot.
If you're unfamiliar with the basics of Korean cuisine, here's a quick primer: six key food categories define their staple diet. Among them, whole grains such as white and brown rice, rice noodles and barley stand tall. Vegetables, too, play a starring role with radish, a variety of leafy greens, potatoes (including sweet ones), bean sprouts, chilli, zucchini, and cucumber making frequent appearances in their dishes.
