Korean food is well known for being spicy, colourful and delicious. The most important in Korean cuisine is they have a lot of health benefit. South korea have only obesity rate of just 3.5% compare to USA -34.4%, UK - 25%, Mexico - 30% & New Zealand - 25%.
Generally, Koreans are also much healthier than many people which is very much related to their diet.An average Korean meal contains only 13% less fat than those found in diets of Americans & Europeans.
The most common ingredient used in Korean cuisine are vegetables, which are known to be full of macronutrients and micronutrients which are essential in the maintenance o good health. Whether it is fresh vegetable or fermented; vegetable like cabbage, spinach, bean sprouts, seaweed are generously used. They are also accompanied by generous used of garlic, ginger and other other beneficial spices.
When comes to meaty dish, Korean prefer lean and healthy types like lean beef, chicken breast and fish. As a result, the risks for cardiovascular disease are significantly lower.
Korean cooking method are mostly grill, stir-frying, stewing. Fermenting is the most popular ways in Korean cuisine. All of this means the food are cook in their own juice.Contrast to many food in other countries with high obesity rate which are deep fried in a lot of oil.
Adopting a Korean diet can help improve your health, help you lose weight, prevent disease and improve your general well being.
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