Korean Food Items For Weight Loss

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20 February 2025

Korean cuisine offers a variety of dishes that can support weight loss. Here are some popular Korean food items that can help:

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1. Kimchi: A traditional side dish made from fermented veggies, like cabbage or radish, seasoned with garlic and ginger. It is low in calories, high in fibre which can aid  weight loss

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2. Bibimbap: A rice bowl dish topped with vegetables, lean meat, and fried eggs. It is a balanced meal that provides a good mix of protein, healthy fats and carbohydrates

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3. Japchae: A stir-fried noodle dish made from sweet potato starch noodles, vegetables, and sometimes meat. It is low in calories and high in fibre

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4. Doenjang Jjigae: A fermented soybean paste stew made with vegetables, meat, and doenjang. It is high in protein, fibre, and healthy fats, which can help with weight loss

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5. Sigeumchi: A simple boiled spinach dish seasoned with garlic, sesame oil, and salt. Sigeumchi is extremely low in calories and rich in nutrients

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6. Gyeranjjim: A steamed egg dish flavoured with sesame oil, soy sauce, and garlic. Gyeranjjim is a good source of protein and healthy fats, which can aid weight loss

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7. Kongguksu: A cold noodle soup made from soybean paste, vegetables, and noodles. Kongguksu is low in calories and high in protein and fibre

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8. Yakgwa: A traditional cookie-like snack made from honey, sesame oil, and flour. Yakgwa is a healthier snack option compared to modern cookies, as it is relatively low in calories

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