Kimbap contains a lot of vegetables, making it seem like a healthy food. For this reason, many people feel comfortable eating it even while dieting. Does kimbap really help with weight loss?

 

To put it simply, whether or not there is any effect on dieting depends entirely on what is put inside the kimbap.

 

Regular kimbap sold wrapped in aluminum foil at kimbap specialty shops does not aid in dieting.

 

Adding various seasonings such as seasoned salt and sesame oil to rice not only enhances the flavor but also increases the fat content because the ingredients are stir-fried in oil. The calorie content varies depending on the ingredients used, but the average calorie count for kimbap is between 460 and 600 kcal. If you add ham, fish cake, mayonnaise, or tuna mixed with mayonnaise, the calorie count can increase significantly.

Still, if you want to eat kimbap while dieting, it's better to reduce the rice content.

 

Rice accounts for half of the ingredients in kimbap, so reducing the amount of rice naturally decreases the calorie content. If you don't want to reduce the amount of rice, you can also make konjac rice using konjac rice instead of regular rice. Konjac is processed from dried potatoes and contains 97% water, making it a low-calorie food with almost no calories. Its high satiety also helps prevent overeating, which is beneficial for dieting. Additionally,

 

Keto kimbap made with egg strips instead of rice high in carbohydrates, or vegetarian kimbap made with tofu skin, are also good for dieting.

 

There is also a way to make kimbap filled only with vegetables like cucumber and carrot, without adding ham, fish cake, or other ingredients.

 

Meanwhile, when dieting, it is important to be cautious as essential nutrients may become deficient. In particular, protein intake should not be reduced. Protein is used for muscle formation and influences the increase of basal metabolic rate. You can also obtain protein through kimbap. Spread thinly rice mixed with whole grains such as brown rice on seaweed, and place protein ingredients like chicken breast sausage or tofu in the empty spaces of the rice. It is best to avoid liver as much as possible, and if you want to add a spicy flavor and a chewy texture, it is recommended to lightly rinse and add cabbage kimchi or top with crunchy vegetables like chili peppers.

 

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There are also many different types of kimbap.

If we're talking in calories, then what~~

There is nothing to eat.

 

Reduce the rice a bit and fill up with vegetables.

These days, it's seen a lot.

Kito Gimbap...

 

I haven't made kimbap using tofu before.

I'm curious about the taste.