Low-cal, high-protein lunchboxes do the trick for BLACKPINK's Jennie and Rosé

Jennie of BLACKPINK / Captured from YouTube

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The latest social media posts of Jennie and Rosé of the K-pop superstar group BLACKPINK are generating buzz for sharing what they pack for lunch with curious fans.

Recently, the two shared photos of their lunchboxes. What both boxes have in common is food rich in protein. Since the stars also perform choreography that burns a lot of calories, replenishing energy is important for them.

However, Jennie opted for a lunchbox centered on beef and vegetables, while Rosé chose one rich in seafood. Let’s take a closer look at these Korean idols' lunchboxes, which are low in calories but high in nutrients.

Jennie's beef lunch

Jennie’s lunchbox featured beef, rice and egg. She also added carrots and green vegetables, which are rich in antioxidants. It is a well-balanced meal containing carbohydrates, protein and dietary fiber.

Beef and eggs are rich in protein and contain essential nutrients such as iron, vitamin B12 and zinc. Iron plays a key role in transporting oxygen and generating energy. Adequate iron intake helps prevent fatigue and reduced concentration. Eggs are also rich in essential amino acids, which help maintain and build muscle.

Carrots are high in beta-carotene, which is converted into vitamin A in the body, boosting immunity and improving skin elasticity. Meanwhile, folate, magnesium and vitamin K found in green vegetables help maintain vascular health and nerve function.

Rosé of BLACKPINK / Captured from Instagram

Rosé's seafood lunch

Rosé chose a seafood lunchbox packed with shellfish, fish and seaweed. Its strength lies in its abundance of protein and essential fatty acids.

Shrimp and shellfish are rich in protein, vitamin B12, zinc and selenium. Vitamin B12 plays an important role in nerve function and red blood cell formation, and helps relieve fatigue. It is also essential for maintaining the nervous system and metabolism.

Fish is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which help reduce inflammation in blood vessels and improve cardiovascular health.

Most importantly, her dishes are grilled, steamed or boiled rather than fried or stir-fried, keeping the calorie load low. Mildly seasoned foods are easier to digest, making them suitable to eat before traveling or going on stage.

Which choice contains less calories?

Jennie’s lunchbox has a high proportion of protein and vegetables and relatively low carbohydrates. Meals high in protein help maintain satiety for longer, reducing overeating. Many studies report that high-protein diets positively affect appetite control and weight management.

Rosé’s seafood-central lunchbox has fewer calories than Jennie’s due to its high protein ratio and relatively low fat and carbohydrate content. Such a diet also helps maintain satiety for longer, reducing overeating.

This article from Kormedi.com, Korea’s top health care and medical portal, is translated by a generative AI system and edited by The Korea Times.