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[Real Reality]

Eat Korean to Fight Cancer
Cancer is Korea's biggest killer, responsible for 25 percent of deaths.... but it is clear that a diet rich in kimchi and other traditional Korean dishes can be highly effective in preventing cancer.
Chosun Ilbo (March 24, 2006)
http://english.chosun.com/w21data/html/news/200603/200603240017.html

[Col.Brandon]

Wow, this thread has lots of potential for risque connotations.



So, what spicy, tasty, saucy traditional Korean dish would you like to indulge in? It's good for health!

[tzechuk]

I thought you meant literally eat *korean*, as in the people!!

[Captain Corea]

I'm guessing that a lot of the vegetables here are chok full of anti-oxidants.

The layer of char on the sam-gyop-sal though kind of defeats that.

[chiaa]

I think what RR was trying to point out is that 25% of the Korean population dies due to some form of cancer (a bit high no?) but if you eat kimchi, which 99% of the population does, how the hell can kimchi be considered highly effective in preventing cancer?

[coolsage]

Kimchi, despite its legendary healing properties, is still ineffective against fan death.

[Real Reality]

Kimchi chosen as one of world's five healthiest foods
March 25 (Yonhap) -- The staple Korean food kimchi was selected as one of the world's five healthiest foods by Health Magazine published in the United States.
http://english.yna.co.kr/Engnews/20060325/660000000020060325152758E3.html

World's Healthiest Foods
Spain: Olive Oil -- Antioxidant-rich olive oil protects against heart disease.
Japan: Soy -- Protein-packed soy is linked to the prevention of cancer and osteoporosis.
Greece: Yogurt -- Among yogurt's benefits: enhanced immunity, improved lactose intolerance, and stronger bones.
India: Lentils -- Lentils give you protein, cholesterol-lowering soluble fiber, and lots of iron.
Korea: Kimchi -- Loaded with key vitamins, kimchi contains healthy bacteria that aids digestion.
by Joan Raymond, March 2006
Health Magazine
http://www.health.com/health/package/0,23653,1150042,00.html

[coffeeman]

I personally doubt any claims made by the media, especially the Korean media. If you believe that kimchi prevents cancer, then you also probably believe,

Claim: Jeju mandarin oranges are especially delicious. Truth - not special. I've tried 'em many times and I've had much better oranges from other countries like Morocco and Japan.

Claim: SARS didn't affect Koreans because of kimchi consumption. Truth: If this claim had any real scientific backing, the kimchi in Tornoto's Koreatown should have been flying off the shelves and the Korean restaurants should have all been packed with eager customers grateful for the chance to protect themselves. I didn't hear of such things happening.

Claim: Daegu apples are sooooo delicious! Truth: Most of the apples grown in North America are way more flavorful. If you like your apples tasting nothing else but sweet, you'll love Daegu apples.

Claim: Daegu women are the most beautiful women in Korea because they have such lovely skin from eating the apples here. Truth: Aw come on! Give me a ^%#%&* break!

Claim: Dog Soup eating increases a man's sexual stamina in bed. Truth: There's no food that's going to raise your testosterone levels and make you better in bed. Getting on a regular exercise program will. So get off your lazy ass and stop looking for a quick fix to your sexual problems, you lazy &^%^%! And cut down (or out) the tobaco and alcohol, two substances that are bad for your sexual performance.

There are more claims coming out of Korea everyday. The propaganda department here is tireless in their efforts to prove to the world that Korean culture is the best!

[4 months left]

" For a better intake of rice-bran and embryo buds, eat unpolished rice rather than polished rice that is hulled several times. Unmilled rice has 12 times more fiber and three to four times more vitamins than polished rice. Black beans are rich in estrogen, which make them effective in preventing breast cancer. Black beans are anti-oxidants, so unpolished rice cooked with black beans provides quality nutrition as the two supplement each other's deficiencies."

I've never seen brown rice in a Korean restaurant nor black beans - red or kidney beans, yes. Koreans will undoubtedly read this as "rice" equating white rice as being good for you.

[coolsage]

Maybe it's all the 'stamina' that is derived from the Korean diet; that's why their life-span is still seven years shorter than that of the average North American.

[jajdude]