Koreans debate right amount of water to drink
For many health-conscious Koreans, last week was awash with debate over the right amount of water to drink. The controversy began on Aug. 6, when a biochemist claimed on the popular TV variety show, "You Quiz on the Block," that drinking 2 liters of water a day, a long-standing health tip in Korea, could actually be harmful. “If you consistently drink 2 liters of water a day, your health will deteriorate," Lee Kye-ho, analytical food chemist and honorary professor of chemistry at Chungnam National University, said during the show. "Some people believe consuming large quantities of water is good, even drinking up to 4 liters daily. Also, people eat excessive amounts of vegetables and fruit, believing they are always beneficial, or consume too much low-salt foods. These habits can lead to hyponatremia, which can cause sudden cardiac arrest and even death.” Lee is a known figure among health-conscious audiences and the founder of “In the Beginning Food,” a group promoting healthy eating. He gives health lectures and sells organic ingredients through his website. Following the show’
