In the second episode of JTBC "Please Take Care of My Refrigerator", which aired on the 22nd, following the match between Choi Hyun-suk and Edward Lee, who faced off with egg dishes ordered by Young-tak, Jung Ho-young and Choi Kang-rok, who are between the seniors and juniors of the cooking school, faced off in the good cooking battle ordered by the calming man."
Calmman identified himself as 'non-alcoholic fatty liver' and ordered a helpful dish, saying he doesn't eat much vegetables.
Chef Jung Ho-young, who confessed that he is also a fatty liver, introduced a meatball 'Wanjatakkalsen' with shrimp and vegetables as the main ingredient, while Chef Choi Kang-rok made 'Cauliflower Steak, but now with Mara Sauce'.
According to the statistics on the prevalence of fatty liver in Korea released last year by the Korean Diabetes Association's Local Liver Research Society, the prevalence of fatty liver among adults over the age of 20 is 39.3%. Among them, the prevalence of non-alcoholic fatty liver that occurs even without drinking alcohol is estimated to be 20-30%. Obesity (abdominal obesity), hyperlipidemia, and diabetes are cited as causes, and heredity, steroid drugs, and muscle loss are also known to have an effect.
In order to improve such non-alcoholic fatty liver, healthy food ingredients and diet must be preceded along with proper exercise.
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Tofu, which chef Jung Ho-young used as the main ingredient, is known to be rich in vegetable protein and can lower the risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver. Protein in the head helps regenerate liver cells and inhibits fat accumulation to prevent progression to fatty liver. In addition, tofu has only 79 ㎉ per 100g of calories and low fat content, which helps control weight.
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Cauliflower (green flower cabbage) used by Chef Choi Kang-rok is a representative cruciferous vegetable along with broccoli and cabbage. Rich in antioxidants, it is known to promote liver detoxification and protect hepatocytes to reduce fatty liver inflammation. Rich dietary fiber also helps with fat and weight loss.
In addition, turmeric, the spice in curry used by Chef Choi in the sauce, is also good for people with fatty liver. Curcumin contained in turmeric promotes bile production, which helps to digest fat, helping to prevent the formation of fatty liver. It is also known to produce alcohol-degrading enzymes to prevent liver damage caused by alcohol and to help detoxify the liver.
