Eating seasoned seaweed and herbs with perilla oil... Did it cause changes in middle-aged bodies?

These days, processed foods are everywhere, making home-cooked meals a rarity. One of those traditional dishes is seasoned wild greens. Our grandmothers maintained their health during times of food scarcity by eating various wild greens. Rich sesame oil and perilla oil, which go well with these greens, are also essential. Which nutrients help promote a healthy lifespan (living healthily into old age)?

 

 

Dried herbs... During the drying process in sunlight, calcium and vitamin D significantly increase.

 

 

Vegetables include pumpkin, eggplant, mushrooms, bracken, bellflower root, dried radish greens, and wild chervil. Natural vegetables without any processed ingredients have very high health benefits. In particular, dried and fermented vegetables, such as dried radish greens, increase calcium and vitamin D significantly during the drying process under sunlight. This is why dried mushrooms contain a lot of vitamin D. The dietary fiber in dried radish greens increases by more than 3 to 4 times during the drying process, helping to reduce neutral fats in the blood and contribute to intestinal health.

Napa cabbage leaves contain more nutrients than the root... Dried ones have greater health benefits

 

Dried radish greens, which come from radish greens that are harvested from the ground, are called "siraegi." According to the Rural Development Administration, radish greens contain more nutrients such as vitamin C, dietary fiber, calcium, potassium, and folate than the radish root. Calcium is about ten times more abundant in radish greens than in the root. They are rich in compounds like indole and isothiocyanate, which inhibit cancer and contribute to the prevention of colon cancer. High in iron, they are beneficial for anemia, and the increased calcium and vitamin D during the drying process help maintain bone health and prevent osteoporosis.

 

 

Perilla oil... helps lower cholesterol, improves blood circulation, and contributes to the prevention of hyperlipidemia

 

The fragrant perilla oil enhances the flavor and health benefits of vegetables. According to data from the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency, perilla oil is rich in unsaturated fatty acids, which help lower 'bad' cholesterol (LDL) levels in the blood, improve blood circulation, and contribute to the prevention and alleviation of hyperlipidemia (dyslipidemia). The National Institute of Agricultural Sciences states that perilla seeds and perilla oil are rich in omega fatty acid linolenic acid, which inhibits the synthesis of eicosanoids that cause high blood pressure and allergic diseases.

 

 

Mixed grain rice... Vegetables, perilla oil, and their synergistic effect on vascular health

 

Perilla seeds and perilla oil contribute to alleviating cough and phlegm symptoms. Iron and vitamins A and C are good for preventing anemia and reducing dark spots and freckles. However, since they spoil quickly, perilla seeds should be stored airtight and frozen, and perilla oil should be refrigerated immediately after purchase. Wild greens go well with multigrain rice. Beans, brown rice, and barley rice help reduce neutral fats and cholesterol in the body, creating a synergistic effect with wild greens and perilla oil.