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Actress Lee Jung-eun has revealed that muk — a standard Korean jelly constructed from acorns or beans — is certainly one of her go-to meals for weight-reduction plan.
Throughout a latest selection present look with Jeong Ryeo-won, Jun Hyun-moo, and YouTuber Kwak Tube, Lee shared a meal that includes muk dishes. “I’ve really tried a ‘muk food regimen’ earlier than,” she stated. Kwak responded with shock, saying, “You look a lot slimmer in individual — I assumed you had misplaced weight for a affected person function this time.”
Lee beforehand drew consideration in December 2023 when she revealed that she had misplaced greater than 10 kilograms (22 kilos) whereas making ready for her subsequent undertaking after ending the drama “Each day Dose of Sunshine.” Her comment sparked curiosity concerning the well being advantages of muk, the meals she credit for her weight reduction.
Lee Jung-eun / Captured from MBN
Low-calorie and protein-rich acorn jelly
Muk is made by thickening and solidifying starch from elements resembling acorns, mung beans, or buckwheat. Due to its low calorie content material, it’s extensively used as a food regimen meals. Based on Korea’s nationwide customary meals composition desk, acorn jelly comprises solely 47 energy per 100 grams.
Wealthy in protein, acorn jelly helps sluggish the synthesis of physique fats and helps weight administration. It’s also excessive in potassium, which aids in eradicating sodium and waste from the physique. Acorns include aconic acid, a compound that helps soak up and expel heavy metals and toxins. Actually, one kilogram of acorn powder can reportedly purify about 3.5 tons of wastewater. The Korea Institute of Power Analysis discovered that aconic acid lowered heavy steel concentrations in wastewater to 1 two-hundredth of their authentic ranges.
Anti-aging advantages, however constipation danger
Past weight-reduction plan, acorn jelly provides anti-aging advantages. Its polyphenols and tannins are antioxidants that take away free radicals — unstable molecules that may harm cells and result in irritation, growing older, and even most cancers. Tannins additionally assist cut back irritation and forestall infections.
Nevertheless, extreme tannin consumption can worsen constipation. Whereas tannins might help cease diarrhea by decreasing water absorption within the intestines, an excessive amount of of them can inhibit bowel actions. Individuals who already expertise constipation ought to subsequently be cautious about consuming acorn jelly.
Relying solely on muk for weight-reduction plan may result in nutrient deficiencies. Consultants say acorn jelly needs to be eaten carefully as a part of a balanced food regimen that features water, fiber, greens, and fruits. These present important nutritional vitamins, enhance satiety, and provide the physique with high-quality vitamins.
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