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Actress Jung Ryeo-won has drawn attention for her simple evening meal, which is said to support gut health and stable blood sugar levels.
Recently, Jung shared photos on social media of a modest dinner consisting of mushroom rice and three side dishes: seasoned cucumber salad, kimchi and roasted seaweed.
Jung debuted as a member of the group Chakra before becoming an actress known for her versatile charm. Her social media post reveal eating habits that appear to focus on balanced, healthy meals.
Actress Jung Ryeo-won/Captured from Instagram
Adding mushrooms to rice lowers the overall calorie density of the meal and may help stabilize blood sugar levels. For this reason, mushrooms are often considered a good food for weight management. Beyond weight control, mushrooms also offer broader health benefits. They are rich in beta-glucan, which can support immunity and improve gut health.
According to a study published in the journal Food Chemistry by researchers at Pennsylvania State University, mushroom consumption may also help reduce oxidative stress.
One of Jung’s side dishes, cucumber salad, is also considered helpful for weight loss. Cucumbers are composed mostly of water, making them low in calories, and they may help reduce bloating by aiding sodium excretion. Seaweed is rich in soluble dietary fiber, which supports gut health and may relieve constipation. Sea vegetables also act as prebiotics — food for beneficial gut bacteria — helping maintain microbial diversity and reduce inflammation.
Jung’s dinner includes plenty of dietary fiber, seaweed and fermented foods, making it especially beneficial for gut health. Kimchi, in particular, is known to support digestion and the gut microbiome — as long as it is consumed in moderation and not overly salty.
When gut health deteriorates and the body is exposed to chronic inflammation and harmful bacteria, it can become more difficult to maintain a healthy metabolism and body weight. Properly fermented kimchi rich in probiotics may, therefore, be beneficial. However, because kimchi contains high levels of salt and fermented seafood ingredients, experts recommend avoiding drinking the kimchi brine.
Nutrition-wise, Jung’s meal would become more balanced with the addition of high-quality protein sources such as eggs, fish or tofu. Adequate protein intake helps maintain muscle mass and prolong feelings of fullness, reducing the likelihood of late-night snacking.
This article from Kormedi.com, Korea’s top health care and medical portal, is translated by a generative AI system and edited by The Korea Times.
