Lee Young-ja reveals a lunch side dish that prevents anorexia… What kind of food is it?

 

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

On the 4th, a video titled "Is Lee Young-ja doing well on YouTube? Young-ja's 3-degree life in the city" was posted on the YouTube channel "Lee Young-ja TV." In the video, Lee Young-ja revealed herself eating a packed lunch during a break from filming. Her lunch contained soft-boiled eggs, cheese, and cucumbers. Lee Young-ja said, "Other friends don't suffer from food coma, but I do. If I eat a lot or eat spicy food, I get really sleepy." "That's why I eat like this just to suppress my hunger." She continued, "Since I drink too much coffee and other beverages, I rehydrate with cucumbers." Let's take a closer look at why food coma occurs and the effects of Lee Young-ja's lunch menu.

◇Overeating and spicy foods can cause food intolerance

 

Post-meal coma occurs when food rushes to the stomach for digestion, reducing blood flow to the brain. This is why post-meal coma is more severe after a large meal. An amino acid called tryptophan, found in most foods, also triggers post-meal coma. When absorbed by the body, this amino acid is converted into serotonin. Serotonin, often called the happiness hormone, calms the mind, reduces tension, and induces sleepiness. Furthermore, some serotonin is converted into melatonin, a sleep-inducing hormone. To prevent post-meal coma, food selection is crucial. Avoid overeating and instead eat fresh vegetables and fruits. Overeating increases blood flow to the stomach, depriving the brain of oxygen. Vegetables and fruits are rich in vitamins and minerals, making them effective in relieving fatigue and waking up from drowsiness.

 

Eggs, cheese, and cucumber increase satiety Lee Young-ja takes a closer look at the benefits of foods to eat to prevent anorexia.

 

▷Eggs

 

Eggs are low in calories and rich in protein. Because they're rich in protein, they're also highly filling, effectively suppressing appetite. Eggs also help build muscle. Just two eggs provide 20% of the recommended daily protein intake. Cooking eggs is especially beneficial for protein absorption. Our bodies contain a protein-digesting enzyme called trypsin. While eggs are rich in protein, they also contain substances that inhibit trypsin's activity. To eliminate these substances, eggs must be thoroughly cooked.

 

▷Cheese

 

Cheese is an excellent source of protein, calcium, and several other nutrients. In particular, the casein protein in cheese slows digestion, making you feel fuller more easily. However, caution is advised, as excessive cheese consumption can lead to excessive saturated fat intake. This can increase LDL cholesterol levels and increase the risk of cardiovascular disease.

▷Cucumber

 

Cucumbers are a representative negative-calorie food rich in dietary fiber. With a water content of 96%, cucumbers effectively replenish moisture and easily provide a feeling of fullness. Cucumbers also help maintain healthy skin and relieve fatigue. Ascorbic acid, a form of vitamin C found in cucumbers, helps synthesize collagen, a skin component, preventing skin aging and providing brightening and moisturizing benefits. Furthermore, cucumbers are rich in flavonoids and potassium, which promote diuresis and facilitate the excretion of waste products. This also helps flush out accumulated heavy metals, purifying the blood.