Actress So Yoo-jin (43) cooked for her son.

 

On the 17th, So Yoo-jin posted a short video on her Instagram with the caption, "Yong-hee asked me to remove the pickled radish, so only bacon~ It's been a while since I made spinach rolls." In the video, So Yoo-jin skillfully boils spinach, grills bacon, and carefully rolls them to create appetizing spinach rolls.

 

It seems that they are preparing food with spinach, which is in season during winter, for the health of children. So Yoo-jin has consistently showcased her cooking skills through her Instagram, demonstrating her culinary talent comparable to that of her husband. Let's learn about the characteristics of spinach and bacon, the main ingredients in the spinach roll made by So Yoo-jin.

◇Spinach in season during winter

 

Spinach, which is in season during winter, is rich in vitamins A and C. Its antioxidant properties help prevent colds and aid in preventing diseases such as arteriosclerosis and cancer. It also contains a lot of iron and calcium. It is recommended to blend spinach into a juice using a blender. Blending it with fruits rich in vitamin C increases iron absorption. Lightly sautéing spinach in oil, seasoning with salt and lemon juice, and then sprinkling with nuts enhances the absorption of beta-carotene and calcium from the spinach. When choosing spinach, select small bunches with short stems. Check that the leaves are dark green, thick, and resilient. The root part should be a deep red color.

 

◇The method of cooking bacon is important

 

The method of cooking is important when eating bacon.

 

Frequent consumption of crispy fried bacon increases the risk of cancer. Bacon is rich in nitrite, a substance that converts into N-nitroso compounds (NOCs), which are carcinogenic. When bacon is fried, the conversion of nitrite into NOCs is accelerated, and advanced glycation end-products (AGEs), which are associated with cancer, are produced. Both HCA and AGE are formed through the Maillard reaction, a browning process that occurs when foods are heated.

 

It is preferable to cook bacon by boiling or steaming it in water whenever possible. Even in this case, AGE is produced, but the temperature does not rise above 100 degrees Celsius, and AGE is diluted in water, so the actual intake is less than that of grilled or fried foods.

 

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Although it's a dish for children to eat,

I think even Dad can eat this.

 

Laying only spinach with nothing else

Only bacon is on it.

 

Winter spinach is also said to be good for blood vessels.