Slim and muscular Jin Seo-yeon, eats 'this food' at dinner... Best for dieting?

Cabbage, mushrooms, carrots, eggs

I should frequently use the four types of food.

Actress Jin Seo-yeon (41) revealed her dinner menu made up of healthy foods. / Photo = Jin Seo-yeon's SNS

 

On the 13th, Jin Seo-yeon posted a photo on her SNS with the caption "Dinner." The photo included cabbage, mushrooms, carrots, and boiled eggs. Jin Seo-yeon is known for her slim yet muscular physique. She has revealed through various broadcasts that she maintained a body weight of 52kg with 8kg of body fat in the past, and that she lost 28kg over 40 days. What health benefits might the foods Jin Seo-yeon ate for dinner have?

 

Cabbage

Cabbage is considered a representative 'minus calorie' food and is highly effective for dieting. Minus calorie foods are those with low calorie content but require significant energy for digestion, resulting in almost no calories remaining in the body. In fact, cabbage has a low calorie count of about 40 kcal per 100 grams. Additionally, the skin of cabbage is made up of dietary fiber, which is not digested and is excreted as is, leading to fewer calories absorbed. Cabbage is also good for stomach health. The 'sulforaphane' component in cabbage inhibits the activity of Helicobacter pylori bacteria, which can cause stomach cancer. Furthermore, vitamin U contained in cabbage helps alleviate stomach ulcers.

 

mushroom

Mushrooms are high-protein, low-calorie foods with 80-90% moisture, making them ideal for dieting. Mushrooms contain minerals as rich as those in vegetables and fruits, and have proteins similar to those in meat, which is why they are also called 'vegetable steak' in Western countries. Mushrooms are rich in ergosterol and guanine, which are components that produce vitamins B and D, and they have effects in preventing adult diseases such as hyperlipidemia and arteriosclerosis.

The effects of mushrooms vary slightly depending on the type. Shiitake mushrooms are rich in polyphenols, which are antioxidants, and also contain many minerals such as iron and zinc. White mushrooms contain a higher amount of phosphorus compared to other mushrooms. Phosphorus is an essential mineral that combines with calcium to form bones and teeth, and is used in the composition of cell membranes and DNA. The phosphorus content in white mushrooms is approximately 102 mg per 100 grams.

 

Carrot

Carrots are low in calories and rich in dietary fiber, making them good for dieting. In particular, carrot skins contain a high amount of beta-carotene, the main nutrient in carrots. Beta-carotene is known to help suppress appetite. However, eating a lot of yellow foods like carrots can lead to a condition called carotenemia, where the skin appears yellowish. Carotenemia can develop if you eat about ten carrots a day for several weeks. In this case, stopping carrot consumption will allow beta-carotene to be expelled through urine, sweat, and sebum, returning the skin to its normal color.

 

Egg

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 provides greater satiety than eating the same amount of a bagel. Egg whites are also rich in protein and contain almost no fat, making them effective for muscle building. The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) in the United States recommends a daily protein intake of 0.8 grams per kilogram of body weight. For adult women, just two eggs can meet 20% of the daily recommended protein intake.

 

 

Reporter Lim Min-young imy@chosun.com