Cucumber Cold Soup, Seaweed Cold Soup, Bean Sprout Cold Soup... These days' eye-catching cold soups, are there any changes in the body?

Oh~~ I also like to dilute black vinegar with water in a 1:1 ratio and drink it.

I really love cold soups with vinegar!!!!

I really like cucumber cold soup, seaweed cold soup, bean sprout cold soup, and cold muksabal.

Cold soup has the effect of protecting health~~

I'm really craving cold seaweed soup~~~

The cold bean sprout soup is also very refreshing and nice~~~

Suddenly, I really want to eat some tangy cold soup...

I have a health check-up tomorrow, so I have to fast... I'll hold it in. Haha

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Storing it in the refrigerator can help you avoid sugary processed drinks.

식초를 넣은 미역오이냉국은 시큼한 맛과 함께 다양한 건강 효과를 낼 수 있다. [사진=클립아트코리아]

Cold seaweed and cucumber soup with vinegar offers a tangy flavor along with various health benefits. [Photo=Clipart Korea]

Cold summer soup has various health benefits. If stored in the refrigerator and eaten whenever thirst arises, it can help avoid processed beverages. Vinegar enhances a refreshing feeling and has sterilizing effects. The organic acids in vinegar target harmful bacteria in the intestines, helping to prevent enteritis and diarrhea. Various organic acids such as amino acids and citric acid reduce fatigue, revitalizing the body on hot days when one feels exhausted and lethargic.

Benefits of cucumber... skin health, stomach protection, weight control

Cucumber cold soup is a representative summer dish that includes vinegar. The bitter-tasting eratin component helps protect the stomach and promotes digestion. It is low in calories, so there is no worry about gaining weight. Rich in vitamin C, it is good for immunity and skin health, and potassium helps excrete excess sodium accumulated in the body, contributing to blood pressure regulation. It is also beneficial for removing heavy metals from the body. Cucumbers contain a lot of water and the isocucurbitacin component, which has a strong diuretic effect, helps reduce swelling caused by water retention.

Health benefits of seaweed... Suppresses triglycerides and cholesterol, eliminates heavy metals

Seaweed's key component is its slimy alginate. It inhibits the accumulation of triglycerides and cholesterol in blood vessels, and adsorbs harmful substances such as heavy metals that enter the body through air pollution and fine dust, helping to eliminate them from the body. It is also rich in iron, which aids in blood replenishment. However, for individuals who have undergone thyroid cancer surgery and are receiving radioactive iodine therapy, it is advisable to limit iodine-containing seaweed before starting (according to the National Cancer Information Center). Since Koreans tend to consume a lot of iodine, overeating seaweed and other sea vegetables should be avoided.

Bean sprouts that have protected our ancestors' health... a pillar of long-lasting health

Bean sprouts are a traditional Korean food. It is said that China and Japan enjoyed similar sprout vegetables called mung bean sprouts. The mention of bean sprouts appears in records from the late Silla period during the Three Kingdoms era, indicating that it is a food with a long history. Bean sprouts have been used in various forms such as soups, namul (seasoned vegetable dishes), and stews. They are rich not only in protein but also in vitamins, bioactive compounds, and dietary fiber, which have helped maintain the health of our ancestors for many years. After boiling and cooling bean sprout soup, storing it in the refrigerator makes a refreshing cold soup.

Contributes to muscle maintenance and prevention of bone loss... Vitamin C production and increased protein absorption rate

Bean sprouts are made from soybeans (daidou), and the nutrients of the soybeans remain intact. The raw ingredient, soybeans, contain over 40% protein, which helps preserve muscle mass that decreases with age and maintain bone density. Isoflavone components are effective in increasing bone density and alleviating menopausal symptoms in women (National Institute of Agricultural Sciences data). As soybeans germinate, vitamin C is produced, and the absorption rate of protein also increases. Components such as asparagine and arginine greatly aid in biological activity.

Cold soybean sprout soup, cucumber cold soup, and seaweed cold soup can be prepared and stored in the refrigerator, providing a thirst-quenching option instead of sugary juices. When eaten together with multigrain rice during meals, they can enhance health benefits. Natural foods are safer than processed foods made in factories.

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Cucumber Cold Soup, Seaweed Cold Soup, Bean Sprout Cold Soup... These days' eye-catching cold soups, are there any changes in the body?