Choi Daniel drinks this like medicine with water every morning... What are the effects?

Actor Choi Daniel (38) revealed his usual diet. / Photo = YouTube channel 'Jipyeonhan Sesang [Jeeseokjin World]'

 

 

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Choi Daniel (38) revealed his usual diet.

 

On the 13th, a video titled "Thank you for waiting | Soma Kakasee Jeon Somin and Choi Daniel Edition" was uploaded to the YouTube channel "Jipyeonhan World." The video featured broadcaster Ji Seok-jin, actress Jeon Somin, and Choi Daniel.

 

Let's ask how Jiseokjin usually spends his time. Choi Daniel said, "When I rest, I get up, drink water, and also eat lemon juice," and added, "I don't take vitamins separately, so I blend lemons and take them as medicine." Jiseokjin said, "I think a lot about health," and asked, "What do you eat for meals?" In response, Choi Daniel said, "During filming, I just eat eggs, rice, and ketchup." Jiseokjin commented, "He doesn't think about health," and said, "It keeps not making sense."

 

Choi Daniel said, "When two things combine, it equals zero," and added, "It's similar to someone who likes alcohol exercising to drink." What impact does Choi Daniel's usual diet, as he revealed, have on his health?

 

A glass of water on an empty stomach is effective for waste elimination

Drinking water in the morning like Daniel Choi can help eliminate waste products from the body and promote health. Water increases the volume of blood and lymphatic fluid, and promotes bowel movements, helping to flush out waste. Especially, drinking lukewarm or warm water on an empty stomach in the morning is beneficial. Drinking cold water on an empty stomach can excessively stimulate the autonomic nervous system, potentially causing arrhythmias and other heart issues. It also causes the body to use unnecessary energy to maintain normal body temperature. In elderly individuals with a decreased basal metabolic rate, body temperature may drop further, and blood flow to the stomach may decrease, reducing digestive secretions. Drinking water in the morning is also effective in preventing constipation. When water enters the stomach, it triggers the gastrocolic reflex, which reflexively activates the colon. This promotes intestinal movement and helps with bowel movements.

 

Lemon juice helps with blood sugar management

The lemon juice that Daniel Choi claims to drink every morning helps with blood sugar management. Lemons have a low glycemic index and cause less blood sugar spike, which can help stabilize blood sugar levels. The glycemic index is a measure of how quickly blood sugar rises after consuming a food. According to a study by the Paris-Saclay University research team in France, people who drank lemon juice had blood sugar levels that were 30% lower after eating two pieces of bread compared to those who did not drink it.

 

Lemon juice is also effective for weight loss. It provides a feeling of fullness and enhances mitochondrial function, which helps generate body energy and promotes smooth metabolism. Additionally, polyphenols and pectin fiber contained in lemons influence fat metabolism, suppressing fat accumulation in the body. In fact, a study published in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine found that lemon polyphenols reduced LDL cholesterol levels, which is considered bad cholesterol. Moreover, lemons are good for skin health. One lemon contains about 18.6 mg of vitamin C. Vitamin C helps reduce aging, wrinkles, skin dryness, and damage, and it also supports collagen synthesis, increasing skin elasticity.

 

However, eating lemon on an empty stomach can stimulate the stomach lining with the acidic components of the lemon. Repeatedly drinking lemon juice on an empty stomach can damage the stomach lining, which may increase the risk of developing stomach diseases.

 

Ketchup is one of the sauces high in sodium and sugar.

The ketchup included in the diet Daniel Choi revealed he eats during filming is harmful to health and should not be consumed frequently. Ketchup is generally made with tomatoes, vinegar, corn syrup, salt, and spices. One tablespoon of ketchup contains about 19 calories, approximately 4 grams of sugar, and 150 mg of sodium. Ketchup contains preservatives and artificial additives, which can cause allergic reactions or health issues. It is advisable to check the nutrition label and choose products with low sugar and sodium content. To reduce sugar intake, select products without corn syrup or other added sugars, and to lower sodium intake, choose products with low sodium content.

 

 

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