HEALTH GALLERY

To prevent obesity and cardiovascular diseases, it is better to reduce the consumption of trans fats and sugar. So get rid of sweet drinks, deep-fried food, cakes etc from your shelf and refrigerator.

However, it is still difficult to shake off the temptation of those savory and sweet. Then what can we do? Dr. Lee, the leader of Korea Association of Health Promotion in western branch tells you how to solve this problem.

Apples are renowned for its benefits. It helps the flow of blood which makes skin smoother, also prevents constipation, and helps digestion, too. Pectin and potassium in apple contribute to lose the muddy moisture and fats in our body. Also when it becomes vinegar, it increases energy efficiency in our body. Drinking a glass of water mixed with spoonful of apple vinegar after a meal leads sugar degradation. If it is before meals, it is better to eat apple as it is to feel a sense of fullness through the fiber.

One sweet ring donut(80g) is 329 kcal. This temptation of sweets is a lump of sugar. If you cannot stop eating snacks, take a box of cereal instead of sweets. Cereal is made from processes grains that have health benefits like high fiber and many nutrients. But some cereals are made with high sugar content, so it is better to check before buying it.

Many people drink fruit juice than the carbonated drink to prevent obesity. However, fruit juice can be also an enemy of diet. In terms of just calories, 200 ml of Cola is 80 kcal, and 200 ml of tomato is 26 kcal but from juicing, the sugars are concentrated and we can get more sugar and calories.

In fact, a cup of fruit juice contains about 5 teaspoons of sugar and this is two thirds of the sugar that carbonated drink contains. So, it is better to eat fruits as they are than juicing them.

In order to reduce trans fat consumption, it is recommended to avoid the use of oil as possible. Even though you cook with same ingredients, depending on the way of cooking calories vary. Steam them instead of frying, and grill them rather than stir frying. If it needs to be fried, try to use less frying powder.