Eating a Korean diet may be the secret to youthful, glowing skin
And yes – it might just be as effective as the wildly popular 10-step Korean skincare regime.
“You are what you eat”. No doubt, that probably ranks as one of the first beauty tips you’ve learnt from your mother or fashion magazines. This is no secret; what you eat can truly affect how you feel and look.
If you’re a Korean beauty junkie, or can’t get enough of Korean food, you might want to keep your ears peeled for this: eating a Korean diet may just be as effective as the popular 10-step Korean skincare regime.
Yes, you read that right. If you want to maximise the benefits of K-beauty secrets, consider incorporating these key skin-loving aspects of Korean cuisine.
Korean Cuisine: Kimchi & Lots of Collagen
For the benefit of those who aren’t clued in, Korean cuisine consists of a balanced meal of grilled protein and rice, with plenty of fermented vegetables that include the famed kimchi and miso paste.
Kimchi is a fermented, pickled cabbage that is practically the culinary flag-bearer of Korean culture. This dish is rich with minerals, vitamins A, B and C, is fat-free and most importantly, loaded with probiotics. Probiotics are a gut-friendly bacteria that takes residence in your tummy after ingestion. With probiotics, our stomach is better equipped to resist any problems, which in turn also benefits our skin (as the skin and stomach are inextricably linked)!
In addition, Koreans consume plenty of collagen in their dishes and soups. By now, you’re probably familiar with the beauty benefits of collagen – they keep our cells hydrated so they don’t lose their structure or weaken and thin our skin, therefore leading to fine lines, dry skin, cellulite and more. Consuming collagen through Korean food stimulates the regeneration of skin, muscle, bones and joint cells.
Sold? We’re definitely taking pointers and loading up on our K-cuisine now.
Sarah Khan
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