On a rainy day 'Pajeon and Makgeolli', what is the nutritional effect of oriental medicine?
Jul 02, 2024
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Pajeon and makgeolli are one of the best combinations of Korean alcoholic beverages, such as 'Chimaek (chicken + beer)' and 'Samso (pork belly + soju)'. Especially during the rainy season, people tend to look for pajeon and makgeolli.
In fact, chicken and beer and samso are not very good for your health. Then, how about the combination of green onion pancake and makgeolli? With the help of Hong Soon-sung, director of Jaseng Oriental Medicine Hospital, we summarized the oriental medicine and nutritional effects of green onion pancake and makgeolli.
The reason why many people visit pajeon and makgeolli on a rainy day is that it tastes good but raises the feeling of sagging due to the weather.
On rainy days, the amount of sunlight is relatively reduced, and there are many cases of depression due to high humidity and low pressure. At this time, flour foods such as pajeon can relieve depression.
When flour starch enters the body, it turns into sugar, helping relieve tension and stress. One of the starchy flour dishes is green onion pancake. In addition, the amino acids and vitamin B groups in flour are the main substances of serotonin, a hormone that regulates human emotions. Therefore, flour has the effect of promoting metabolism and temporarily lifting the mood.
In oriental medicine, flour is also known to help relieve heartburn and stuffy symptoms.
In particular, seafood pajeon with fresh seafood is a food that relieves emotional ups and downs. Seafood such as squid and shrimp are rich in vitamin B1, which is good for relieving fatigue and relieving mood. Squid, in particular, has a high taurine content and has an excellent effect on relieving fatigue. In addition, the component of aryl sulfide in green onions plays a role in increasing the absorption rate of vitamin B1.
However, flour has a cold nature and the more it is consumed, the more it interferes with digestion. However, green onion pancakes and makgeolli are a good match because the dietary fiber and lactobacillus contained in makgeolli complement the digestion function. In addition, makgeolli is rich in nutrients such as vitamins B, C, and D, as well as minerals such as copper and iron, helping to break down flour starch.
Director Hong Soon-sung explained that "Makgeolli is rich in inositol, which prevents the accumulation of triglycerides, and choline, which regulates neurotransmitters, so it is effective in enhancing metabolic functions."
However, no matter how healthy green onion pancakes and makgeolli are, keep in mind that too much of them will be a problem. Eating fatty flour foods sharply increases blood sugar, leading to obesity. The same goes for makgeolli. Although the alcohol content is low, binge drinking can strain the cardiovascular system and lead to serious diseases such as myocardial infarction and stroke.
Director Hong Soon-seong said "If you enjoy green onion pancake with garlic or red pepper, not only will you warm up your body, but you can also digest it comfortably by pressing the cold energy of the flour." Eating root vegetables such as kimchi and onions together is also a healthy diet. "Even if you eat green onion pancake and drink makgeolli on a rainy day, let's control your intake and enjoy summer drinking in a healthy manner."
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