Model Han Hyejin doesn't eat kimchi when she starts dieting
[Celebr Health] Model HyeJin's Diet Tips
On August 29, a video titled "Diet-Breaking Foods: Han Hyejin Reviews 10 New Ramen Varieties" was posted on Han Hye-jin's YouTube channel.
In the video, Han Hyejin looked at a pile of ramen and said, "This is the item that can torture me the most. I think I'll be eating ramen today." She then expressed her concern, "I have a 25th-anniversary photo shoot in a week, so why ramen?"
The production team emphasized that these were diet ramen, but Han Hyejin responded, "There is no such thing as diet ramen. That's like saying hot ice coffee." She added, "I haven't eaten anything since dinner because of this item," showing her determination.
While tasting various cup ramen, Han Hyejin suddenly said, "They didn't give us kimchi either." She lamented, "When I start dieting, I need to get rid of kimchi first." She also criticized diet ramen, saying, "Even if it's Low-calorie foods often have very high sodium."
Kimchi is beneficial for Weight Loss but High in Sodium
Despite Han Hyejin's avoidance of kimchi, it can actually be helpful for weight loss. According to research by the Rural Development Administration, a group that ate aged kimchi for three months showed significant reductions in body fat and total cholesterol levels.
The key ingredient in kimchi, chili peppers, contains capsaicin, which stimulates the sympathetic nervous system and boosts metabolism. This leads to faster fat breakdown and burning. Chili peppers also help produce ornithine, a substance that fights obesity.
However, Han Hyejin's concern about kimchi's sodium content is valid. Kimchi is a fermented food and tends to be high in sodium. While some sodium is necessary for nerve and muscle function, too much can lead to water retention and swelling. High sodium foods can also increase hunger and lead to overeating.
One serving of ramen contains about 70-80% of the recommended daily sodium intake, which is 1600mg. Kimchi typically has about 650mg of sodium per 100g. Combining ramen with kimchi can easily exceed the daily sodium limit of 2000mg.
To manage sodium intake, it is recommended to consume kimchi in moderation, around 40-60g per meal. If you have conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, or gastritis, keep your portion to 40g or less. Eating foods rich in potassium, such as avocados, tomatoes, potatoes, and bananas, can help balance sodium levels.
Since ramen is also high in sodium, it's important to be cautious. Research from a local university suggests that cooking the noodles first and then preparing the broth separately can reduce sodium content by up to 27%. Since the broth contains the sodium from both the soup and noodles, focusing on eating the noodles and using less soup is a smart approach.