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Rice dish with avocado and pollack roe is tasty and good for weight management

Actress Yun Eun-hye poses poolside. Captured from YouTube

Actress Yun Eun-hye poses poolside. Captured from YouTube

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Actress Yoon Eun-hye has emerged as a subject of envy for weight watchers with her slim waistline and flat stomach even while sitting down.

Recently, Yoon shared photos on social media showing herself enjoying time with friends at a swimming pool.

Wearing a swimsuit, she showed no visible belly fat even while seated, hinting at how strictly she manages her physique. Known for maintaining an appearance not much different from her debut days, Yoon had previously revealed a meal that balances “taste,” “stable blood sugar” and “satiety.”

The dish she introduced was a “pollock roe and avocado rice bowl” served with arugula. Yoon said, “Sometimes I spend more time making it, and sometimes I throw it together quickly."

Yun Eun-hye's homemade rice bowl with egg, pollock roe and avocado / Captured from YouTube

Yun Eun-hye's homemade rice bowl with egg, pollock roe and avocado / Captured from YouTube

Avocados and eggs are considered an excellent pairing for people managing their weight. They can help reduce hunger and prevent overeating, which are common during dieting.

Avocados are high in fat. Many people assume that “high-fat foods cause weight gain,” but that is only partly true. The effect depends on the type of fat and how it is incorporated into the diet. The unsaturated fats in avocados slow digestion and help people feel full longer. However, because avocados are calorie dense, moderation is important.

Eggs are a high-quality protein source. In particular, the yolk contains choline, which helps break down body fat. Protein-rich eggs also support satiety and muscle maintenance. Together, eggs and avocados provide a balance of healthy fats and quality protein.

The addition of arugula and multigrain rice also makes the meal nutritionally balanced. Arugula contains bitter compounds that stimulate bile secretion, helping digestion after fatty meals. It is also rich in vitamin K, which supports calcium absorption and bone density, helping prevent osteoporosis.

Choosing multigrain rice instead of drastically cutting carbs is another smart strategy. Simply eating less can often lead to binge eating later. Multigrain rice provides carbohydrates — an essential energy source — while helping maintain more stable blood sugar levels.

Salted pollock roe can also be beneficial when eaten properly. Although many people think it is unhealthy because of its saltiness, it is actually rich in vitamin B12. In moderation, vitamin B12 helps prevent anemia and supports nerve cell health. Pollock roe is also high in protein, containing about 20 grams per 100 grams, which can help prevent muscle loss during dieting.

However, because it is high in sodium, people who experience swelling easily or need to manage their blood pressure should avoid eating too much.

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.