Actress Jung Ae-ri (64) revealed her own breakfast routine that she always makes sure to eat.

 

On the 12th, the KBS 2TV variety show "Park Won-sook's Let's Live Together" aired, and Jung Aeri joined as a new member. During the broadcast, Park Won-sook told the slim Jung Aeri, "It seems like you don't eat much," to which Jung Aeri replied, "I eat well. Instead, I keep moving and do yoga when I'm at home."

 

I do yoga every day without fail. I also have a yoga instructor certification, she shared her management secret. On that day, Jung Aeri also revealed a healthy diet that avoids gluten ingredients altogether.

He mainly listed boiled eggs, bananas, boiled tomatoes, and natto as his breakfast foods. He then said, "(In the past) I liked flour a lot, but after I got sick, I became cautious," and "I didn't eat it at all during chemotherapy, but since I like it so much, I now eat grains mixed or organic flour." Meanwhile, Jung Aeri has a history of battling ovarian cancer and also suffered a pneumothorax after breaking six ribs in a car accident. We will take a closer look at the health benefits of the management diet that Jung Aeri revealed.

Egg

 

Eggs are low in calories and rich in protein. Because they are high in protein, they also provide a greater sense of fullness, making them effective for appetite suppression. Eggs also help with muscle building. Eating just two eggs can supplement 20% of the recommended daily intake of protein. In particular, egg whites contain about 3.5 grams of protein and almost no fat, making them ideal for muscle growth. The protein in eggs is classified as complete protein, meaning it contains all the amino acids necessary for proper body function. To consume eggs healthily, it is best to cook them in any form. Eating raw eggs can cause the amino acid avidin in the egg whites to bind with biotin in the intestines, which can interfere with biotin absorption.

 

◇Banana

 

Bananas are rich in fiber and potassium, making them highly filling foods that suppress appetite. Additionally, bananas contain resistant starch, which does not cause a rapid increase in blood sugar levels and helps eliminate belly fat. Resistant starch helps maintain a feeling of fullness for a longer period, suppresses appetite, and promotes metabolism, making it beneficial for dieting. Among the various banana colors, green bananas contain the most resistant starch, so they are recommended for people on a diet. However, eating them on an empty stomach can negatively affect the cardiovascular system, so caution is advised. Bananas are high in magnesium, and if magnesium levels in the blood increase on an empty stomach, it can disrupt the balance with potassium and put strain on the cardiovascular system.

 

◇Tomato

 

The antioxidants found in tomatoes, such as lycopene, beta-carotene, and lutein, lower blood pressure. Blood pressure is highest in the morning, so eating tomatoes in the morning can help manage symptoms. In particular, tomatoes contain the highest amount of lycopene among all edible crops, and lycopene increases as the tomato ripens. According to a study by the Cornell University research team, heating tomatoes at 87°C for 2 minutes, 15 minutes, and 30 minutes resulted in lycopene content increasing by 6%, 17%, and 35%, respectively. Additionally, tomatoes contain components that aid digestion, making them suitable for morning consumption. However, since tomatoes lower blood pressure and can cause the body to feel cold, it is recommended that elderly individuals with weak health or those with low blood pressure eat cooked tomatoes rather than raw.

 

◇Flour, beware of increased cancer risk

 

There are reports that refined carbohydrates like flour increase the risk of cancer development. A research team from the Department of Nutrition at New York University in the United States conducted a longitudinal study over 20 years on approximately 3,200 people, tracking their eating habits and cancer incidence. They found that men who consumed a lot of foods that raise blood sugar levels, such as refined carbohydrates and sugary foods, had a threefold higher risk of developing prostate cancer. Conversely, women who consumed a lot of unrefined carbohydrates had a 67% lower risk of breast cancer compared to women who ate more refined carbohydrates.

 

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I'm eating less flour.

I think I ate a bit more than usual this past week...

I need to be more careful with flour.

 

Bananas are also good as a snack these days.

I went to work today with just one.