I ate bibimbap often and my body changed… What about my weight?

I ate bibimbap often and my body changed… What about my weight?

Bibimbap looks "healthy" just by looking at it. Packed with various vegetables, the fragrant sesame oil and fried egg add both nutrition and flavor. It's also a favorite Korean dish among foreigners. While bibimbap seems like a "perfect food," what should we be aware of? Is it safe for weight management?

 

bean sprout , spinach , carrot … dietary fiber , vitamin , A collection of nutrients including protein

 

Bibimbap contains a variety of vegetables. It's a nutrient-packed meal. Most vegetables are high in dietary fiber. They reduce triglycerides and cholesterol in the body and contribute to intestinal health. The Korean Society of Lipid and Atherosclerosis recommends consuming at least 25 grams of fiber per day for dyslipidemia (high cholesterol). Bean sprouts are rich in muscle-healthy protein and contain antihypertensive peptides that regulate blood pressure. The isoflavones in soybeans help protect bones.

Carrots and spinach are rich in beta-carotene. It produces rhodopsin, essential for maintaining vision, and slows down eye aging. It also benefits the lungs and bronchial tubes. Spinach is also rich in lutein and zeaxanthin, which protect the eyes, and is particularly rich in vitamin A, which helps prevent night blindness. Lutein, zeaxanthin, beta-carotene, and vitamin A—the four major nutrients beneficial to eye health—are all fat-soluble. Spinach is best sautéed in sesame oil or sprinkled with sesame seeds.

 

 

fried eggs , sesame oil … muscles , blood – Contributes to vascular health

 

Fried eggs are also a must-have. 100g of eggs contain 15.12g of protein (National Standard Food Composition Table). They're also rich in choline, which is good for muscle maintenance and supports brain function. High-quality sesame oil is rich in unsaturated fatty acids, which helps prevent and alleviate hyperlipidemia, which is characterized by high levels of neutral fat and 'bad' cholesterol (LDL) in the blood. However, sesame oil can cause weight gain if consumed in excess, so it should be consumed in moderation.

 

 

 

The main character of bibimbap is vegetables … Rice ' supporting role ' Just one day , Just eat a little

 

If bibimbap is too rice-heavy and too few vegetables, it can easily end up looking like "gochujang rice." The nutritional value of bibimbap lies in the variety of vegetables rich in antioxidants. Overeating rice over vegetables can lead to weight gain. Especially if the rice is not whole grains such as brown rice or barley, excessive carbohydrate intake can lead to weight gain and is not good for weight control. . It also has a negative impact on blood pressure management, such as hyperlipidemia. Consuming multigrain rice as much as possible is beneficial to your health.

 

 

 

Less salty and less spicy … The national highway is a little bland

 

Gochujang is also important. Adding too much results in spicy and salty bibimbap, which is unhealthy and can even lead to weight gain. Factory-processed gochujang also contains significant amounts of sugar and other sugars, making it far from a healthy option. It is important to make soups, such as bean sprout soup, which is often served with bibimbap, not salty. These days, we're so accustomed to all the processed foods around us, so let's at least make bibimbap with natural ingredients.

 

 

 

Reporter Kim Yong (ecok@kormedi.com)