Various Benefits of Kimchi

November 22nd is Kimchi Day! It was designated to inherit the kimchi-making culture, a world cultural heritage, and to publicize the value and excellence of kimchi. On the occasion of Kimchi Day, let's check out various benefits of kimchi! 


kimchi (김지호/한국관광공사)


1. Anti-obesity effect 

Various vegetables used in kimchi are rich in dietary fiber, which makes you feel full with less calories, and physiologically active substances such as beta-sitosterol and capsaicin and kimchi lactic acid bacteria prevent obesity by reducing the accumulation of neutral fat and fat.


2. Anti-cancer effect

Physiologically active substances such as allicin and gingerol in garlic and ginger, which are subsidiary ingredients of kimchi, suppress tumor formation and enhance immunity in the body to suppress stomach cancer, breast cancer, and colon cancer.


3. Cholesterol improvement effect

Physiologically active substances such as capsaicin and allicin in red pepper and garlic, which are subsidiary ingredients of kimchi, reduce total cholesterol and LDL-cholesterol and increase HDL-cholesterol to prevent cardiovascular diseases.


4. Immunity enhancement and antiviral effect

Physiologically active substances such as sulforaphane, capsaicin, allicin, and gingerol in cabbage, red pepper, garlic, and ginger of kimchi activate immune cells to reduce inflammation and have antiviral effects in the body.


5. Antioxidant effect

Various vegetables, which are ingredients of kimchi, are rich in antioxidants such as polyphenols, flavonoids, chlorophyll, and vitamin C. These ingredients interact with the antioxidant system in the human body to remove harmful active oxygen that attacks normal cells and It is effective in preventing oxidation of tissues.


6. Long-term function improvement effect

In addition to dietary fiber, minerals, vitamins, and probiotics contained in kimchi, lactic acid bacteria in kimchi help digestion and absorption of food by improving the intestinal environment that is unbalanced due to irregular living habits and westernized eating habits, promotes colon function, prevents constipation, It is effective in improving diarrhea and enteritis.

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