Actress Gong Hyo-jin shares her go-to yogurt bowl recipe

Actress Gong Hyo-jin / Catured from YouTube

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Actress Gong Hyo-jin recently shared with fans her favorite way of eating yogurt.

On her YouTube channel, Gong showed viewers around her home and talked about her current life. When a producer asked why she had lost weight, she said, “Everyone has a weight they personally want to maintain.”

“I still eat only yogurt. I’m basically a yogurt person.” She said. “There’s nothing as light as yogurt. I make it myself. I pour chia seeds and blueberries into runny yogurt and leave it in the freezer or refrigerator. The chia seeds swell up, which makes it more filling.”

The yogurt Gong enjoys is considered a good food choice for weight management. In particular, products such as plain yogurt or Greek yogurt with little added sugar can help provide protein while creating a sense of fullness with relatively little effort.

Protein helps people feel full for longer after meals. Fermented dairy products like yogurt also supply probiotics, which can help maintain healthy gut bacteria balance, support digestion and nutrient absorption.

However, sweetened yogurt or products loaded with toppings can become high in calories. Consumers should also be careful with products labeled as “low-fat,” since some compensate for reduced fat by adding more sugar.

For weight management, it is important to check whether the yogurt is unsweetened, contains sufficient protein and has a reasonable calorie count per serving. People with lactose intolerance or milk protein allergies should also be cautious of symptoms such as abdominal pain, diarrhea or hives.

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Gong enjoys mixing chia seeds and blueberries into her yogurt. Chia seeds are rich in dietary fiber. When added to water or yogurt, they absorb moisture and expand into a gel-like texture. As they increase in volume and become thicker, they can make the same amount of yogurt feel more filling. Soluble fiber is known to slow digestion by forming a gel in the stomach.

Still, eating too many chia seeds may cause bloating, gas or diarrhea. Consuming them dry can also make them swell in the throat or esophagus, making swallowing difficult. Experts recommend soaking them thoroughly in yogurt or water and starting with a small amount — about one teaspoon to one tablespoon.

Blueberries are relatively low in calories while being rich in fiber and antioxidants such as anthocyanins. Anthocyanins may help reduce cellular damage caused by oxidative stress.

However, dried blueberries or syrup-preserved products may contain high amounts of sugar, so fresh or frozen blueberries are generally considered a healthier option.

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.