{"id":7616,"date":"2020-07-27T14:15:18","date_gmt":"2020-07-27T14:15:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=7616"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"korean-weight-loss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/korean-weight-loss\/","title":{"rendered":"Korean Weight Loss: Is It A Long-Term Solution?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/korean-weight-loss\/#Why_Korean_Weight_Loss\" >Why Korean Weight Loss?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/korean-weight-loss\/#Korean_Weight_Loss_Diet_Basics\" >Korean Weight Loss Diet Basics<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/korean-weight-loss\/#Decrease_Your_Caloric_Intake\" >Decrease Your Caloric Intake<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/korean-weight-loss\/#Avoid_Added_Sugars\" >Avoid Added Sugars<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/korean-weight-loss\/#Cut_Back_On_Fats\" >Cut Back On Fats<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/korean-weight-loss\/#Eat_Less_Snacks\" >Eat Less Snacks<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/korean-weight-loss\/#What_To_Eat\" >What To Eat?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/korean-weight-loss\/#Fruits\" >Fruits<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/korean-weight-loss\/#Vegetables\" >Vegetables<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/korean-weight-loss\/#Rice\" >Rice<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/korean-weight-loss\/#Animal_Proteins\" >Animal Proteins<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/korean-weight-loss\/#Plant_Proteins\" >Plant Proteins<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/korean-weight-loss\/#Wheat-Free_Grains\" >Wheat-Free Grains<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/korean-weight-loss\/#What_To_Avoid\" >What To Avoid?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/korean-weight-loss\/#Wheat_Products\" >Wheat Products<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/korean-weight-loss\/#Sugary_And_Processed_Foods\" >Sugary And Processed Foods<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/korean-weight-loss\/#Dairy_Products\" >Dairy Products<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/korean-weight-loss\/#Fatty_Foods\" >Fatty Foods<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/korean-weight-loss\/#Korean_Weight_Loss_Diet_Meal_Plan_Sample\" >Korean Weight Loss Diet Meal Plan Sample<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/korean-weight-loss\/#Day_1\" >Day 1<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/korean-weight-loss\/#Day_2\" >Day 2<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/korean-weight-loss\/#Day_3\" >Day 3<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/korean-weight-loss\/#Benefits_Of_The_Korean_Weight_Loss\" >Benefits Of The Korean Weight Loss<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/korean-weight-loss\/#Effective_At_Weight_Loss\" >Effective At Weight Loss<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/korean-weight-loss\/#Nutrient-Rich_And_Sustainable\" >Nutrient-Rich And Sustainable<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/korean-weight-loss\/#May_Improve_Your_Skin\" >May Improve Your Skin<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/korean-weight-loss\/#May_Boost_Your_Overall_Health\" >May Boost Your Overall Health<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/korean-weight-loss\/#Downsides_Of_The_Korean_Weight_Loss\" >Downsides Of The Korean Weight Loss<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/korean-weight-loss\/#Lack_Of_Guidance\" >Lack Of Guidance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/korean-weight-loss\/#Banned_Snacking\" >Banned Snacking<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/korean-weight-loss\/#Korean_Weight_Loss_Tips\" >Korean Weight Loss Tips<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/korean-weight-loss\/#Eat_More_Veggies\" >Eat More Veggies<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/korean-weight-loss\/#Include_Seafood_And_Seaweed_Into_Your_Diet\" >Include Seafood And Seaweed Into Your Diet<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/korean-weight-loss\/#Eat_More_Soups_And_Stews\" >Eat More Soups And Stews<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/korean-weight-loss\/#Avoid_Bread\" >Avoid Bread<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/korean-weight-loss\/#Keep_Away_From_Fast_Food\" >Keep Away From Fast Food<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/korean-weight-loss\/#Walk_More\" >Walk More<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/korean-weight-loss\/#Minimize_The_Consumption_Of_Processed_Foods\" >Minimize The Consumption Of Processed Foods<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/korean-weight-loss\/#Drink_Unsweetened_Tea_Instead_Of_Soda\" >Drink Unsweetened Tea Instead Of Soda<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-40\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/korean-weight-loss\/#Substitute_Your_Sweets_With_Fruits\" >Substitute Your Sweets With Fruits<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-41\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/korean-weight-loss\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-42\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/korean-weight-loss\/#DISCLAIMER\" >DISCLAIMER:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-43\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/korean-weight-loss\/#SOURCES\" >SOURCES:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Korean_Weight_Loss\"><\/span><b>Why Korean Weight Loss?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One thing that jumps out about Koreans is the fact that most of them are extremely skinny. The statistics show that Korea has one of the lowest overweight (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/gho\/ncd\/risk_factors\/overweight\/en\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) and obesity (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/gho\/ncd\/risk_factors\/overweight_obesity\/obesity_adults\/en\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) rates in the world. So, you may wonder how do they manage their weight? The answer to that question lies in their diet and habits. As the popularity of Korean culture is growing more and more nowadays, a lot of people start taking interest in Korean weight loss. In this article, you will learn about the specifics of a\u00a0 Korean weight loss diet and also dive into its rules, benefits, and downsides.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Korean_Weight_Loss_Is_It_A_Long_Term_Solution\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Korean_Weight_Loss_Diet_Basics\"><\/span><b>Korean Weight Loss Diet Basics<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Korean weight loss diet is based on the traditional Korean cuisine, which consists mainly of whole, minimally processed foods, rich in healthy <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/macro-calculator\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">macronutrients<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/vitamins\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">vitamins<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and minerals. It also limits the consumption of sugary, fatty, and processed foods. The Korean weight loss diet claims to not only help you slim down and maintain your target weight by changing your eating and exercise habits, but also improve the state of your skin and your overall health and wellness. The meals of this nutritional plan include rice, meat, fish, seafood, and vegetables, in particular <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-kimchi-keto\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">kimchi<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kimchi is a fermented vegetable, often cabbage or radish, which is very popular in Korea and plays a prominent role in their diet. In general, the diet is thought to be pretty flexible and sustainable, allowing you to choose which Korean foods you like the most, and adjust your nutritional plan to your taste.\u00a0 In order to maximize the effectiveness of this dietary plan you need to stick to the following rules:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/asian-weight-loss\/\">Asian Weight Loss: Can It Help You Shrink Back Into Shape?<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Korean_Weight_Loss_Is_It_A_Long_Term_Solution\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33290 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4651-1024x576.png\" alt=\"BetterMe\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4651.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4651-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4651.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4651.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Decrease_Your_Caloric_Intake\"><\/span><b>Decrease Your Caloric Intake<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are no strict rules about the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/calories-burned-calculator\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">number of consumed calories<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or sizes of your portions, however, an authentic Korean diet calls for smaller portions and fewer calories than a typical \u201cWestern\u201d eating pattern.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Avoid_Added_Sugars\"><\/span><b>Avoid Added Sugars<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Korean weight loss diet encourages to replace all sugary drinks such as soda, store juices, etc. with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/times-to-drink-water\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">water<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You should also eat fresh fruits instead of sweets, candies, cookies, baked goods, and desserts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Korean_Weight_Loss_Is_It_A_Long_Term_Solution\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33216 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4829-1024x576.png\" alt=\"BetterMe\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4829.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4829-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4829.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4829-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4829.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cut_Back_On_Fats\"><\/span><b>Cut Back On Fats<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try to consume less greasy foods, sauces, oils, and seasonings. Eating out is also not encouraged.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eat_Less_Snacks\"><\/span><b>Eat Less Snacks<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Snacks also should be avoided, as they are considered unnecessary and only increase the caloric intake.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>If you wish to free yourself from all the extra pounds that have been weighting you down for way too long, <a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Korean_Weight_Loss_Is_It_A_Long_Term_Solution\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">start using the BetterMe app<\/a> and overhaul your entire life!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Korean_Weight_Loss_Is_It_A_Long_Term_Solution\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32925 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/2-24-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"BetterMe\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/2-24.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/2-24-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/2-24.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/2-24-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/2-24.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_To_Eat\"><\/span><b>What To Eat?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Korean weight loss diet is quite flexible and well-balanced. It allows a great variety of nutrient-rich foods, such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fruits\"><\/span><b>Fruits<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This nutritional plan allows all types of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/what-fruits-are-high-in-protein\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fruits<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. They are filled to the brim with essential vitamins, minerals, fiber, and water, and make a great natural substitute for sweets.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vegetables\"><\/span><b>Vegetables<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like fruits, you can consume any type of vegetables while following the Korean weight loss diet. You can eat them with soups or other cooked dishes. They can be either raw or fermented.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Korean_Weight_Loss_Is_It_A_Long_Term_Solution\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33414 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4858-1-1024x576.png\" alt=\"korean weight loss\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4858-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4858-1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4858-1.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4858-1.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rice\"><\/span><b>Rice<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This diet includes a lot of dishes that contain <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/rice-diet\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rice<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Koreans usually use rice as a base-dish, instead of bread, or in a form of rice noodles, instead of pasta and macaroni.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Animal_Proteins\"><\/span><b>Animal Proteins<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Protein-rich<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> animal products, such as eggs, meat, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/seafood-diet\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">seafood<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and fish play an important role in this diet, and are usually consumed in small portions, but with the most meals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Korean_Weight_Loss_Is_It_A_Long_Term_Solution\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33343 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4840-1024x576.png\" alt=\"korean weight loss\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4840.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4840-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4840.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4840.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Plant_Proteins\"><\/span><b>Plant Proteins<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Suitable for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/vegetarian-diet\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">vegetarian<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/vegan-diet\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">vegan<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> diets, such foods as tofu, dried shiitake, and king oyster mushrooms are filled with protein and may be used as substitutes for meat in Korean weight loss diet recipes.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wheat-Free_Grains\"><\/span><b>Wheat-Free Grains<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rice is not your only option on this diet. You can also eat products made from mung bean, potato, and tapioca starch, such as dumplings, pancakes, glass noodles, and others.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Korean_Weight_Loss_Is_It_A_Long_Term_Solution\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33149 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4894-1024x576.png\" alt=\"korean weight loss\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4894.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4894-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4894.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4894.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_To_Avoid\"><\/span><b>What To Avoid?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being as flexible as it is, the Korean weight loss diet still has certain restrictions. Some of the foods that should be avoided were already mentioned before. Now, it doesn\u2019t completely ban the consumption of those foods, rather encourages to limit their intake. But it does emphasize the need to avoid snacks. So, here are all the foods that should be cut while following this dietary plan:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wheat_Products\"><\/span><b>Wheat Products<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This nutrition plan encourages to minimize the consumption of foods and products that contain wheat, including bread, pastries, pasta, breakfast <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/cereal-diet\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cereals<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and wheat-based flours.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sugary_And_Processed_Foods\"><\/span><b>Sugary And Processed Foods<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As was mentioned above, one of the main rules of this diet states that you should cut the consumption of foods that contain <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/no-sugar-diet\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">added sugar<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and processed foods, as they only add empty calories to your meal.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Korean_Weight_Loss_Is_It_A_Long_Term_Solution\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33234 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4638-1024x576.png\" alt=\"korean weight loss\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4638.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4638-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4638.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4638.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dairy_Products\"><\/span><b>Dairy Products<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dairy products are not an option. You should keep away from milk, yogurt, cheese, ice cream, and any foods that may contain dairy.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fatty_Foods\"><\/span><b>Fatty Foods<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another thing that was previously mentioned \u2013 fats. You should steer clear of fatty meats, fried foods, oils, oily seasonings and sauces.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Korean_Weight_Loss_Is_It_A_Long_Term_Solution\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29643 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/12-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"korean weight loss\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/12-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/12-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/12-1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/12-1-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/12-1.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Korean_Weight_Loss_Diet_Meal_Plan_Sample\"><\/span><b>Korean Weight Loss Diet Meal Plan Sample<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can adjust the diet to fit your personal preferences keeping in mind the ground rules that were mentioned previously. Here is a 3-day sample meal plan:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_1\"><\/span><b>Day 1<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Breakfast: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a bowl of bibimbap (rice mixed with vegetables, egg, and meat or tofu)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a cup of cooked rice, 1 egg, 2 oz (57 g) beef, a cup of various vegetables, 2 shiitake mushrooms\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Calories: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">450 kcal; <\/span><b>Carbs: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">24 g; <\/span><b>Protein:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 24 g; <\/span><b>Fat:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 24 g<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Lunch: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a bowl of kimchi jjigae (kimchi stew with onions, tofu, seafood or pork)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a cup of kimchi, 2 oz (57 g) pork, 3oz (85 g) tofu, scallion<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Calories: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">186 kcal; <\/span><b>Carbs: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10 g; <\/span><b>Protein:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 16 g; <\/span><b>Fat:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 9 g<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Dinner: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">two cups of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">japchae (glass noodle stir-fry)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 oz (57 g) of sweet potato starch noodles, 2 oz (57 g) of beef, a cup of carrot, baby spinach, and onion, 4 shiitake mushrooms<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Calories: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">592 kcal; <\/span><b>Carbs: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">54 g; <\/span><b>Protein:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 24 g; <\/span><b>Fat:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 30 g<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Total of nutrients per day: <\/span><\/i><b>Calories: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1,228 kcal; <\/span><b>Carbs: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">88 g; <\/span><b>Protein:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 57 g; <\/span><b>Fat:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 63 g<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/okinawa-diet\/\">Okinawa Diet: Can it be considered a Wellness Cure-All<\/a><\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Korean_Weight_Loss_Is_It_A_Long_Term_Solution\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32111 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4460-1024x576.png\" alt=\"korean weight loss\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4460.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4460-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4460.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4460.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_2\"><\/span><b>Day 2<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Breakfast: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">one omurice (omelet and rice)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 cup of cooked rice, 2 eggs, a cup of minced vegetables of your choice, 2oz (57 g) of chicken<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Calories: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">428 kcal; <\/span><b>Carbs: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">46 g; <\/span><b>Protein:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 24g; <\/span><b>Fat:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 16 g<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Lunch:<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8 large <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mandu (meat or vegetable dumplings made with rice and tapioca flour)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8 mandu wrappers, 3 oz (85 g) of minced pork, 2 oz (57 g) of minced beef, a cup of zucchini, half of a cup of green cabbage, half of an onion, 3 shiitake mushrooms<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Calories: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">556 kcal; <\/span><b>Carbs: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">49 g; <\/span><b>Protein:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 32 g; <\/span><b>Fat:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 25 g<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Dinner:<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 cups of<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">kimchi <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bokkeumbap (stir-fried rice with kimchi, vegetables and tofu)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A quarter of a cup of kimchi, a piece of bacon, a cup of cooked rice, 1 egg, a cup of enoki mushrooms<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Calories: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">234 kcal; <\/span><b>Carbs: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">36 g; <\/span><b>Protein:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 4 g; <\/span><b>Fat:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 6 g<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Total of nutrients per day: <\/span><\/i><b>Calories: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1,218 kcal; <\/span><b>Carbs: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">131 g; <\/span><b>Protein:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 60 g; <\/span><b>Fat:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 47 g<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Korean_Weight_Loss_Is_It_A_Long_Term_Solution\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29546 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/28-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"korean weight loss\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/28.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/28-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/28.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/28-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/28.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_3\"><\/span><b>Day 3<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Breakfast:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 2 large yachaejeon (vegetable pancakes)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4 cups of sliced vegetables of your choice, a cup of all-purpose flour, 1 egg<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Calories: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">520 kcal; <\/span><b>Carbs: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">37 g; <\/span><b>Protein:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 52 g; <\/span><b>Fat:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 54 g<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Lunch:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> a\u00a0 large bowl of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sundubu-jjigae (soft tofu stew with vegetables)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A cup of soft tofu, half of a cup of enoki mushrooms, 4 shiitake mushrooms, 4 banana prawns, a cup of littleneck clams<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Calories: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">494 kcal; <\/span><b>Carbs: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30 g; <\/span><b>Protein:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 32 g; <\/span><b>Fat:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 24 g<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Dinner:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> one kimbap (rice and seaweed rolls filled with your choice of vegetables, meat, shrimp, or tofu)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 dried seaweed sheet, 1 cup of cooked rice, half of an egg, 1 small carrot, a handful of spinach, 2 oz (57 g) grilled beef, 1 imitation crab stick, 1 yellow radish pickle<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Calories: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">245 kcal; <\/span><b>Carbs: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">56 g; <\/span><b>Protein:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 4 g; <\/span><b>Fat:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 6 g<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Total of nutrients per day: <\/span><\/i><b>Calories: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1,259 kcal; <\/span><b>Carbs: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">123 g; <\/span><b>Protein:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 88 g; <\/span><b>Fat:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 84 g<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Yanking yourself back in shape has never been so easy with our game-changing fitness app! <a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Korean_Weight_Loss_Is_It_A_Long_Term_Solution\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Start transforming your life with BetterMe<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Korean_Weight_Loss_Is_It_A_Long_Term_Solution\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29983 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Frame-3839-1024x576.png\" alt=\"korean weight loss\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Frame-3839.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Frame-3839-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Frame-3839.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Frame-3839.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_Of_The_Korean_Weight_Loss\"><\/span><b>Benefits Of The Korean Weight Loss<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This dietary plan is rich in nutrients and low in unhealthy components, which makes it quite health beneficial. So, take a look at some of them:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Effective_At_Weight_Loss\"><\/span><b>Effective At Weight Loss<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is only natural that one of the main benefits of the Korean weight loss diet is the weight loss itself. It is quite effective in that matter due to the great amount of consumed vegetables, which are a great source of fiber. This component has proven to promote slimming by a reduced feeling of hunger and a prolonged satiety (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/11396693\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). That is why experts recommend increasing your dietary fiber intake if your goal is to shed pounds (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/blog\/making-one-change-getting-fiber-can-help-weight-loss-201502177721\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/features\/fiber-weight-control\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This nutrition plan also encourages you to avoid snacking, high fat foods, added sugars, wheat, and dairy, decreasing the number of consumed calories. Another factor that adds to your weight loss is the reduced portion size. All these aspects make you burn more calories than you consume, which is the staple of any successful weight loss (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/weight-loss\/in-depth\/calories\/art-20048065\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nutrient-Rich_And_Sustainable\"><\/span><b>Nutrient-Rich And Sustainable<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The diet is quite flexible and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/balanced-diet\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nutritionally balanced<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0 It offers a sustainable weight loss in the long run. If you incorporate the Korean weight loss principles into your life, you may be able to enjoy quite a healthy nutritional plan, which bans junk food and is filled with nutrient-rich healthy foods. This diet may also be vegetarian- and vegan-friendly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Korean_Weight_Loss_Is_It_A_Long_Term_Solution\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29755 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Frame-3674-1024x576.png\" alt=\"korean weight loss\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Frame-3674.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Frame-3674-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Frame-3674.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Frame-3674.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"May_Improve_Your_Skin\"><\/span><b>May Improve Your Skin<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This nutritional plan promises to improve your skin by helping you fight acne. Such an effect may occur due to the reduced dairy consumption. Dairy products seem to stimulate the release of insulin and insulin-like growth factors, which may be linked to the formation of acne (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/21335995\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/17989724\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). One meta-analysis showed that people who followed a dairy-rich diet were more predisposed to the occurrence of acne than those who consumed less dairy foods (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/29778512\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Another systematic review and meta-analysis showed similar results, with a 25% higher likelihood of acne occurrence in young adults who consumed any form of dairy, than in those who followed a dairy-free nutritional plan (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6115795\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"May_Boost_Your_Overall_Health\"><\/span><b>May Boost Your Overall Health<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Korean weight loss diet promotes healthy eating habits, such as frequent consumption of fruits and vegetables. These two components have proven to be quite effective at boosting your health and protecting against chronic diseases, including type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3649719\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4644575\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another health-boosting component of this diet is kimchi. As you may already know, kimchi is a fermented vegetable. Studies suggest that this food may help lower blood sugar, blood pressure and bad cholesterol levels (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/23969321\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/23444963\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Kimchi is also good for your gut health because it adds to the number of probiotics \u2013 beneficial gut bacteria (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/24456350\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). These in turn may help prevent or treat various diseases, such as diarrhea, obesity, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), atopic dermatitis, and others (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/Probiotics-HealthProfessional\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Korean_Weight_Loss_Is_It_A_Long_Term_Solution\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32537 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/3-4-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"korean weight loss\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/3-4.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/3-4-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/3-4.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/3-4-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/3-4.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Downsides_Of_The_Korean_Weight_Loss\"><\/span><b>Downsides Of The Korean Weight Loss<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite numerous benefits and its high efficiency at helping you slim down and improve your health, this dietary plan has its downsides, among which are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lack_Of_Guidance\"><\/span><b>Lack Of Guidance<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although this diet allows you to choose the dishes that you like the most and stick to them, it doesn\u2019t provide enough guidance on how to make sure that your meals are balanced. For a person who is not that familiar with the nutrition basics and rules, it may be difficult to differentiate a nutrient-rich dish from a nutrient-poor one.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Banned_Snacking\"><\/span><b>Banned Snacking<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This nutritional plan forbids snacking, which contradicts studies that suggest that some people lose weight more when they include snacks into their meal plan (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/21756320\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Korean_Weight_Loss_Tips\"><\/span><b>Korean Weight Loss Tips<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are determined to trim a couple of inches Korean-style but don\u2019t like Korean cuisine or love to snack, there are some tips, that will help you shed pounds without sticking to the Korean weight loss diet. So, here are some tips that hold the secret to Korean slimness, which you can turn into habits, and enjoy the result:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Korean_Weight_Loss_Is_It_A_Long_Term_Solution\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32566 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/7-5-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"korean weight loss\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/7-5.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/7-5-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/7-5.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/7-5-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/7-5.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eat_More_Veggies\"><\/span><b>Eat More Veggies<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each Korean meal is accompanied by various vegetable side dishes. These side dishes (banchan) always include kimchi, whether its cabbage kimchi, various cuts of radish kimchi, marinated spinach, bean sprouts, and others. They are usually served first, so as you are waiting for the main course you get into the banchan. So, by the time the main course arrives, you already feel partially full, eating only a part, or a small bit of the main course. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, if you want to consume less calories while getting all the nutrients, try starting your meal with veggies. You can eat banchan, such as radish kimchi, cabbage kimchi, cucumber kimchi, pickled bamboo, pickled root vegetables, soy-marinated black beans, and others. However, if you are not a fan of fermented food, you can have some roasted, boiled, or steamed vegetables. Raw vegetables are the best variant, but they are not always available, and not all people like them.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Include_Seafood_And_Seaweed_Into_Your_Diet\"><\/span><b>Include Seafood And Seaweed Into Your Diet<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fish and seafood are an essential part of any healthy and well-balanced diet, such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/mediterranean-diet\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the Mediterranean diet<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for example. But not that many people consider including seaweed into their diet. This food is very popular in Korea and it is an ingredient in a lot of recipes. Marinated seaweed is a common banchan dish, miyeokguk is a seaweed soup, kimbap is made of seaweed rolls with rice and various fillings, and those are just a few variants of the usage of seaweed in Korean cuisine. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The seaweed is chock-full of vitamins and minerals, and may act as a natural seasoning, as it already contains naturally occurring salt. It is also a rich source of fiber, which is good for weight loss, as it promotes healthy digestion and adds to the feeling of satiety. If you don\u2019t like the seaweed itself, you can use it in a powdered form, as a salad dressing or topping for different dishes.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eat_More_Soups_And_Stews\"><\/span><b>Eat More Soups And Stews<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Korean cuisine is rich in soups and stews, such as kimchi jjigae (kimchi stew), sundubu-jjigae (soft tofu stew), doenjang jjigae (bean-paste stew), and many others. They contain a small amount of meat, and lots of vegetables, tofu, mushrooms, etc. They often are spicy. Soups and stews are filled with nutrients, while being relatively low in calories. They promote healthy digestion and add to the process of weight loss.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Korean_Weight_Loss_Is_It_A_Long_Term_Solution\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31701 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/6-2-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"korean weight loss\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/6-2.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/6-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/6-2.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/6-2-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/6-2.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Avoid_Bread\"><\/span><b>Avoid Bread<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may already know that Koreans eat rice instead of bread. Rice, especially brown rice, is a great source of complex carbs, while bread is highly processed, and often contains sugar. However, if you like bread, there is no need to completely give it up. Try to cut back on it, or substitute it with a healthier variant (whole-grain bread). It will boost your feeling of satiety and provide you with all the health benefits of whole grains.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Keep_Away_From_Fast_Food\"><\/span><b>Keep Away From Fast Food<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Korean cuisine is rich in delicious food that takes not that much time to prepare. That is why you can have a quick but healthy meal without resorting to fast food consumption. Instead of hamburgers and French fries, in Korea, you have kimbap and rice rolls, which are much healthier and extremely easy to prepare. That is why, instead of gorging on a greasy burger, prepare your lunch beforehand and make sure that you keep up with the guidelines of the Korean diet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Korean_Weight_Loss_Is_It_A_Long_Term_Solution\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31386 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4383.png\" alt=\"korean weight loss\" width=\"941\" height=\"530\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4383.png 941w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4383-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4383.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 941px) 100vw, 941px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Walk_More\"><\/span><b>Walk More<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A lot of Koreans don\u2019t drive but <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/walk-to-lose-weight\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">walk<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> instead. If their destination is pretty far, they go to the closest subway station or bus stop. Public transport there is well-developed, and most people <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/walking-plan-to-lose-weight\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">walk more<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You can also follow their example and walk to the public transport stops, or just use a bicycle to get to your place of destination. It will increase the number of burned calories, boost your mood and help you stay fit.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Minimize_The_Consumption_Of_Processed_Foods\"><\/span><b>Minimize The Consumption Of Processed Foods<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unlike the Western diet, Korean meals rarely include processed foods. Highly processed ingredients are very unhealthy and may lead to a lot of health conditions, such as obesity, cancer, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and others. These foods are usually processed with chemical ingredients and end up being low in nutrients but high in calories, sugar, and sodium. Try to avoid processed foods as much as possible, choosing healthy ingredients instead.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Korean_Weight_Loss_Is_It_A_Long_Term_Solution\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33369 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4725-1024x576.png\" alt=\"korean weight loss\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4725.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4725-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4725.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4725-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4725.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Drink_Unsweetened_Tea_Instead_Of_Soda\"><\/span><b>Drink Unsweetened Tea Instead Of Soda<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Soda is a well-known source of \u201cempty calories\u201d, meaning that it increases your caloric intake, without providing you with any essential nutrients. That is why you should try to avoid it. Almost every Korean meal is accompanied by unsweetened cold <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-matcha-or-green-tea-better-for-weight-loss\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tea<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Barley tea is very common there and there is a good reason for it. This tea offers numerous health benefits, including improved blood circulation, digestion, and sleep. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is also a great source of antioxidants, which boost your immune system. This tea is very low in calories and doesn\u2019t interfere with any diet. If you don\u2019t like barley tea, you can try drinking green or white tea. They are also rich in antioxidants and low in calories and may promote weight loss.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Substitute_Your_Sweets_With_Fruits\"><\/span><b>Substitute Your Sweets With Fruits<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Korean cuisine doesn\u2019t include high-calorie desserts. If you are at a traditional Korean restaurant you will not see any heavy desserts on the menu. One of the popular Korean desserts is a patbingsu \u2013 shaved ice with fresh fruits and azuki beans. It is quite healthy and will satisfy your sweet tooth like any other western dessert. You can also expect just fresh fruits as a dessert. So, you should try substituting your regular sweets with fresh fruits, that are not only lower in calories, but also rich in nutrients and fiber. They will suppress your hunger and prolong the feeling of fullness.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another secret of the Korean weight loss is that they like to have a cup of unsweetened coffee after the meal. It decreases hunger and curbs sugar cravings.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Koreans are quite slim. This is partially the result of their diet and lifestyle. The Korean weight loss includes consumption of a lot of fruits and vegetables, rice and its products, animal proteins, such as meats, eggs, seafood, fish, and others. These foods is what makes this nutritional plan well-balanced and healthy. This diet is flexible and allows you to adjust your meal plan to your taste, choosing the recipes that you like more, over those that are not your thing. The benefits of such weight loss include improved skin, an overall better health, stabilized blood pressure and blood sugar levels etc. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It still has some downsides, but they do not prevail over the benefits. However, if you don\u2019t find this diet appealing, you may simply incorporate some of the Korean weight loss tips into your lifestyle. But make sure that you consult a specialist before following a new nutritional plan or making any adjustments in your current diet.\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Korean_Weight_Loss_Is_It_A_Long_Term_Solution\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DISCLAIMER\"><\/span><strong>DISCLAIMER:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article is intended for general informational purposes only and does not address individual circumstances. It is not a substitute for professional advice or help and should not be relied on to make decisions of any kind. Any action you take upon the information presented in this article is strictly at your own risk and responsibility!<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SOURCES\"><\/span><strong>SOURCES:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/23969321\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beneficial effects of fresh and fermented kimchi in prediabetic individuals<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2013, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/21756320\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chronologically scheduled snacking with high-protein products within the habitual diet in type-2 diabetes patients leads to a fat mass loss: a longitudinal study<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2011, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/weight-loss\/in-depth\/calories\/art-20048065\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Counting calories: Get back to weight-loss basics<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2020, mayoclinic.org)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/29778512\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dairy intake and acne development: A meta-analysis of observational studies<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2019, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6115795\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dairy Intake and Acne Vulgaris: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of 78,529 Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2018, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/11396693\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dietary fiber and weight regulation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2001, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/21335995\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Evidence for acne-promoting effects of milk and other insulinotropic dairy products<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2011, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4644575\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fruit and Vegetable Intake: Benefits and Progress of Nutrition Education Interventions- Narrative Review Article<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2015,<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3649719\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Health Benefits of Fruits and Vegetables<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2012, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/24456350\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Health benefits of kimchi (Korean fermented vegetables) as a probiotic food<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2014, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/features\/fiber-weight-control\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High-Fiber Diets and Weight Loss<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2015, webmd.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/17989724\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IGF-1 induces SREBP-1 expression and lipogenesis in SEB-1 sebocytes via activation of the phosphoinositide 3-kinase\/Akt pathway<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2008, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/23444963\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kimchi, a fermented vegetable, improves serum lipid profiles in healthy young adults: randomized clinical trial<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2013, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/blog\/making-one-change-getting-fiber-can-help-weight-loss-201502177721\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Making one change \u2014 getting more fiber \u2014 can help with weight loss<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2015, health.harvard.edu)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/gho\/ncd\/risk_factors\/overweight_obesity\/obesity_adults\/en\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Noncommunicable diseases | Obesity among adults<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2017, who.int)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/gho\/ncd\/risk_factors\/overweight\/en\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Noncommunicable diseases | Overweight among adults<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2017, who.int)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/Probiotics-HealthProfessional\/\">Probiotics<\/a> (2020, ods.od.nih.gov)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Why Korean Weight Loss? One thing that jumps out about Koreans is the fact that most of them are extremely skinny. The statistics show that Korea has one of the lowest overweight (16) and obesity (15) rates in the world. So, you may wonder how do they manage their weight? 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