The K-Pop diet, as the name suggests, is a diet that has been popularized by the South Korean pop stars. The diet is based on traditional ingredients from Korean cuisine. At its core, the K-pop diet primarily relies on whole, minimally processed foods and minimizes the intake of processed, high-fat, or sugary foods.
You would see Korean pop stars eating to their heart’s content as they consume traditional Korean foods that focus heavily on fruits, soy, steamed vegetables, rice, fish, and fermented foods like kimchi.
According to Healthline, the diet promises to help you lose and maintain weight by modifying diet and exercise habits, all without compromising flavorful foods. It is also believed that the K-Pop diet can also clear your skin and optimize your long-term health. However, to see the full effect of the K-Pop diet, idols also emphasize exercise and even follow specific K-pop workouts, Healthline reports.
The complete structure of a good K-pop diet is as follows:
Less fat: Korean cuisine does not include fried and heavy meals. Therefore, steamed food is essential in the preparation of vegetables and even meat.
Minimally processed foods: Rather than consuming frozen meals, the K-pop diet relies on cooking and obtaining meals and snacks from home, not from a bag or box.
No sugar: If you have a sweet tooth, this may be the hardest part of the diet. The K-pop diet abstains from consuming sodas, candies, chocolates, and foods that contain added sugar.
Fermented Foods Daily: Fermented foods are an essential part of the Korean diet. Foods such as Kimchi, Miso and Tempeh have been found to help improve gut health and may contain pickled vegetables such as cabbage.
More chicken and fish, less red meat: A Korean diet also includes red meat, but the K-pop diet focuses more on chicken and fish as animal proteins.
Soy-rich foods: Whole soy products such as tofu, edamame can be incorporated into meals
Excercise: The last and most important part of this diet is daily physical activity.
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