Kang Min-kyung, eat to your heart's content and resolve face and body swelling with 'this food'... What are the actual effects?

Singer Kang Min-kyung (33) revealed her own diet plan.

On the 16th, the YouTube channel 'Ggaminggyeong' posted a video titled 'What Happens When a Woman Who Eats Well Goes to Japan Alone.' In the video, Kang Min-kyung said, "Lately, I've been eating a bit absentmindedly, and both my body and face feel slightly swollen, so I decided to cook cabbage as the main ingredient to be cautious." She then grilled cabbage with olive oil, added peperoncino and cilantro to finish, and ate it together with eggs and konjac rice. Kang Min-kyung said, "It's healthy and delicious. Not a bit of weight gain." We take a closer look at the health benefits of the diet Kang Min-kyung carefully prepared for her health management.

Cabbage has a low calorie content, which helps to induce a feeling of fullness. According to the National Standard Food Composition Table by the Rural Development Administration, the calorie content of cabbage is 40 kcal per 100 grams. Additionally, a study from the University of Illinois in the United States indicates that cabbage helps reduce fat absorption and prevents fatty liver disease. It contains anticancer substances such as vitamin E and chlorophyll, making it effective in cancer prevention. Furthermore, cabbage also helps prevent skin aging. The carotenoid components within cabbage act as antioxidants, preventing skin cell aging and promoting the regeneration of epithelial cells.

Olive oil is rich in unsaturated fatty acids. Unsaturated fats lower harmful triglyceride levels in the body. They also have the effect of reducing blood cholesterol levels and suppressing inflammation. According to a study by the Harvard School of Public Health research team in the United States, people who consumed more than half a spoon of olive oil had a 28% lower risk of dementia compared to those who did not. Additionally, olive oil is also rich in oleic acid, a component that prevents breast cancer. In fact, a study from Maastricht University in the Netherlands found that women who mainly consume olive oil containing oleic acid had a 40% reduced risk of developing breast cancer.

Eggs are high in protein, which helps suppress appetite. Rich in protein, they increase satiety and reduce hunger. According to a research team at the University of Missouri in St. Louis, eating eggs for breakfast can make you feel more full than eating the same amount of a bagel. In particular, egg whites are rich in protein and contain almost no fat, making them effective for muscle building. Consuming just two eggs can supplement 20% of the daily recommended protein intake.

Konjac expands when it absorbs moisture, so even a small amount can create a feeling of fullness. In fact, 97.3% of konjac is composed of water, which can have a similar effect to drinking water. The remaining 3% consists of trace amounts of carbohydrates, proteins, and electrolytes. Additionally, glucomannan, a type of dietary fiber found in konjac, becomes sticky and dissolves in the intestines, adhering to food and delaying the absorption of carbohydrates, thereby suppressing blood sugar spikes.