One of the things we tell [new talent],” Lee says of this operation, “is that they are representing our country. If you were on an Olympic team you would have to be trained and we see no difference. If they want to be the best in the world, it takes a lot of work. They get media training. They study languages so that they can communicate with many different audiences. We teach them how to have good personalities.”

Seoul-based rapper Psy’s 2012 song Gangnam Style is credited with sparking a new interest in South Korean music, becoming the first YouTube video to be viewed a billion times. Photograph: Jonathan Alcorn/Reuters Han AL, Jeong SJ, Ryu MS, Yang HJ, Jeong DY, Park DS, et al. Anti-obesity effects of traditional and commercial Kochujang in overweight and obese adults: a randomized controlled trial. Nutrients. 2022;14(14):2783. This is a popular takeaway dish from most Chinese restaurants, but it can also taste amazing when you make it at home. It’s my favorite recipe. 28. Kedgeree

Our firm's commitment to sustainability informs our operations, governance, risk management, diversity efforts, philanthropy and research. Many of the foods that you already eat have potassium in them. If you need to boost the amount in your diet, you can choose healthy foods including: Kwon DY. The answer for a healthy life is a Korean Traditional diet. In: Kalidas S, Shin DH, editors. Korean food system. New York: CRC Press; 2022. p. 65–106. By eating a balanced diet, you should be able to meet your needs for Vitamin K,” says registered dietitian Julia Zumpano, RD, LD.“It’s good to know which foods are rich in this essential vitamin that does so much for our bodies in case your diet is falling short, so you can make any adjustments needed.” What is vitamin K?

Alongside this, you’ll get an assortment of rice, banchan, and ssam, which are finishing garnishes. Spicy peppers, garlic cloves, grated ginger, and other bold, punchy ingredients make an appearance, adding depth and brightness to the rich, smoky meat. In most cases, it’s a matter of maintaining steady vitamin and medication levels,” says Zumpano. “A sudden change can cause dangerous bleeding or blood clots.” 2. Strengthens bones It’s also highly nutritious. Just 1 cup (175 grams) of cooked chard offers 20% of the DV for potassium — more than double the potassium in a banana ( 1, 25).Archundia Herrera MC, Subhan FB, Chan CB. Dietary patterns and cardiovascular disease risk in people with type 2 diabetes. Curr Obes Rep. 2017;6(4):405–13. Potassium is an essential mineral for normal cell function. Getting enough of it helps maintain your: K1 is mostly found in green leafy vegetables, such as kale, spinach and broccoli, and is identified by the NHS as the main dietary form of vitamin K. A study has found K2 in some Dutch and French cheeses, although the content varies substantially and is dependent on the type of cheese, the time of ripening, the fat content and the geographic area where the cheese is produced. Higher fat and aged cheeses were found to have greater levels of K2, with camembert, gouda and edam all containing a good amount.

Vitamin K is fat-soluble, which means it is absorbed best when consumed with foods containing healthy fats, such as olive oil, oily fish, nuts and seeds. Many sources of K2 already contain fats, but when eating leafy greens you might consider adding healthy fats to your meal. “A little olive oil on your salad is a great way to aid vitamin K absorption”, says registered dietitian, Tai Ibitoye. Like the situation in Korea, Japan also faced a crisis in Japan's traditional dietary cultures due to westernization of diet, and Washoku, Japanese dietary culture to celebrate the New Year) was listed as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2013 as a way to maintain its disappearing tradition [ 60, 61]. Just 2 wedges (about 1/8 of a melon, or 572 grams) provides just under 14% of the DV for potassium ( 1, 10). For example, 1 cup (240 mL) of 100% orange juice offers about 10% of the DV for potassium, while the same serving of grapefruit juice provides 9% of the DV ( 30, 31). Sweet potatoes boast 16% of the DV for potassium in just 1 mashed cup (328 grams), plus some protein, fiber, and vitamin A. 3. SpinachThe reason seems that K-Food such as tteokbokki and bibimbap gained popularity as they were introduced on global video platforms, and consumption increased as their health benefits became known. Therefore, research on the health functionality of K-Food has been steadily conducted to establish itself as a global health food like the Mediterranean diet. Moving onto the meat options that begin with the letter ‘K’ we have kidneys. You can eat the kidneys of pretty much every animal that meat is generally harvested from, and they are actually very good for you.