"Losing weight is a given"... Moon Sook introduces 'healthy natural food'; see the recipe?

Actress Moon Sook (70) made healthy pumpkin soup, basil pesto, and salad with Kwon Yuri (34).

On the 22nd, a video titled "Delicious Soup & Salad with Actress Kwon Yuri I Dessert, Natural Food, Cooking" was posted on the YouTube channel "Day by day with Suki." On this day, Moon Sook and guest Kwon Yuri cooked healthy Western food. Kwon Yuri said, "(Moon Sook) teaches easy, simple, and healthy recipes." While cooking with healthy ingredients, Moon Sook also mentioned the diet effect. She said, "The reason I don't emphasize weight loss is because if you eat cleanly, you'll lose weight naturally." On this day, Moon Sook and Kwon Yuri cooked ▲pumpkin soup ▲basil pesto ▲salad. Let's take a closer look at each recipe and its health benefits.

◇Pumpkin Soup ▷Recipe=

Moon Sook utilized pumpkin, which has a richer flavor with the arrival of fall. First, she placed the prepared pumpkin, large-cut carrots, and onions in a pot. Add water, cover, and simmer. Once the insides are fully cooked, she removes the vegetables. For color, she peels the pumpkin. Blend all the ingredients in a blender and season with spices.

▷Health benefits= Pumpkin, the main ingredient, is 90% water. It's low in calories, at 20-30kcal per 100g. It's also rich in fiber, keeping you feeling full for a long time. Pumpkin is also nutritious, containing various nutrients such as vitamins, magnesium, iron, and zinc. In particular, pumpkin contains approximately 250mg of potassium per 100g. Potassium promotes blood circulation and lowers LDL cholesterol, also known as bad cholesterol. It also helps maintain normal blood pressure by regulating the balance of fluid and minerals within cells. Onions are also rich in quercetin, a flavonoid pigment that prevents blood vessel damage. Meanwhile, Moon Sook boiled the carrots without peeling them. Carrot peels are rich in beta-carotene, a key nutrient in carrots. Beta-carotene helps suppress appetite.

◇Basil Pesto ▷Recipe=

Moon Sook made pesto that can be spread on bread or added to pasta. First, lightly blanch the kale. Place the blanched kale, parsley, and basil in a blender. Add a generous amount of pine nuts (you can substitute walnuts or almonds for the pine nuts). Add a little water and season with salt and pepper. Drizzle olive oil over the finished basil pesto and use in various dishes.

▷Health benefits= Basil effectively reduces inflammation levels in the body. According to a research team at Pennsylvania State University, basil dishes lowered levels of "inflammatory cytokines." Cytokines are glycoproteins secreted by immune cells. Inflammatory cytokines are signaling molecules that trigger inflammation. Moon Sook also added other green vegetables. Green vegetables like kale are rich in isothiocyanates, lutein, and folic acid, which prevent cell damage. They are also good for eye, blood, and bone health. Nuts, which are essential for basil pesto, are also beneficial. Pine nuts, in particular, are rich in unsaturated fatty acids, including magnesium, oleic acid, and linoleic acid, which are essential for cardiovascular health. Unsaturated fatty acids relax arteries, lowering blood pressure and promoting a smooth heartbeat. People with insomnia or dry skin in the winter can also benefit from regular consumption of pine nuts.

◇Salad ▷Recipe=

First, lay the fresh lettuce on the bottom. Next, cut the cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and grapes into bite-sized pieces and place them in a bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and add a pinch of salt. Add lemon juice for a refreshing taste.

▷Health benefits= Lettuce is a common vegetable in salads. Rich in dietary fiber, it promotes satiety and prevents overeating. It stays in the body for a long time, promoting bowel movements and helping eliminate waste. It also helps alleviate insomnia. Lactucin and lactuserin in lettuce calm excited nerves and induce sleep. Cherry tomatoes and grapes, which are also included, are also beneficial for health. Cherry tomatoes have similar nutrients to tomatoes, but contain even more. They contain 1.5 to 2 times more B vitamins, vitamin C, potassium, and dietary fiber than tomatoes. They also contain three times more lycopene and three to five times more saponins. Anthocyanins, the red pigment in grapes, and polyphenols, abundant in grape seeds, are antioxidants. They prevent blood clots and thus heart disease and stroke.

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With basil pesto

I made pasta and dessert too.

I guess it's good to spread it on whole grain bread.

I think I just need to buy basil.

There are many potted plants grown at home.