Broadcaster Lee Young-ja (56) revealed her own lunchbox menu.

On the 4th, the YouTube channel 'Lee Young-ja TV' uploaded a video titled 'Is Lee Young-ja doing well on YouTube? Lee Young-ja's triple life in the city.' In this video, Lee Young-ja revealed herself eating a packed lunch during a break from filming. Her lunch included a soft-boiled egg, cheese, and cucumber. Lee Young-ja said, "My friends don't experience drowsiness after eating, but I do, so if I eat a lot or eat spicy foods, I get very sleepy," and added, "That's why I eat like this to just satisfy my hunger." She also explained, "Since I drink too many beverages like coffee, I replace hydration with cucumbers." We will explore why drowsiness after eating occurs and examine the effects of Lee Young-ja's lunch diet in detail.

Overeating and spicy foods trigger drowsiness.

 

Food coma occurs when, after a meal, food moves into the stomach for digestion, reducing blood flow to the brain. This is why food coma is more severe when you eat a lot. Most of the amino acid called tryptophan found in food also induces food coma. When this amino acid is absorbed into the body, it is converted into serotonin. Serotonin, known as the happiness hormone, relaxes the mind and alleviates tension, leading to drowsiness. Additionally, some serotonin is converted into melatonin, a hormone that induces sleep. To prevent food coma, menu selection is important. It is better to avoid overeating and to eat fresh vegetables or fruits. Overeating increases blood flow to the stomach, leading to a shortage of oxygen supply to the brain. Vegetables and fruits are rich in vitamins and minerals, making them effective for relieving fatigue and waking up from drowsiness.

 

◇ Eggs, cheese, and cucumbers, which increase satiety, are foods that Lee Young-ja prepares to prevent food coma, and we will take a closer look at their benefits.

 

Egg

 

Eggs are low in calories and rich in protein. As they are high in protein, they also provide a greater sense of fullness, making them effective for appetite suppression. Eggs also help with muscle formation. Eating just two eggs can supplement 20% of the recommended daily intake of protein. In particular, eggs should be cooked thoroughly to ensure that the protein is well absorbed by the body. Our bodies contain a protein-degrading enzyme called 'trypsin.' While eggs are rich in protein, they also contain substances that inhibit the action of trypsin. To eliminate trypsin inhibitors, eggs must be heated sufficiently.

 

Cheese

 

Cheese is a great source of protein, calcium, and various other nutrients. In particular, the protein called casein in cheese slows down digestion, making you feel full more easily. However, eating too much cheese can lead to excessive intake of saturated fats, which should be approached with caution. This can raise LDL cholesterol levels and increase the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Cucumber

 

Cucumbers are a representative low-calorie food rich in dietary fiber. The water content of cucumbers reaches 96%, allowing effective hydration and easily inducing a feeling of fullness. In addition, cucumbers help improve skin health and relieve fatigue. The vitamin C in cucumbers, ascorbic acid, is involved in collagen synthesis, which is a skin component, preventing skin aging, and also has whitening and moisturizing effects. Moreover, the abundant flavonoids and potassium in cucumbers promote diuretic action, helping to eliminate waste products from the body. At the same time, heavy metals accumulated in the body are expelled along with them, resulting in clearer blood.