2024-01-04 14:00:00
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The national drink ‘misutgaru’ is actually not good for you if you eat it like this.
Reporter Lee Chae-ri
Entered 2024/01/04 23:00
Caution is needed as rice flour, which is said to be good for the body, can actually be harmful if eaten in the wrong way. /Photo=-Getty Image Bank Misutgaru, enjoyed by everyone of all ages, is easy to eat and is also good for your health. Misutgaru refers to grains made by cooking them by hot air drying or heat drying and then grinding them into powder. However, you need to be careful because rice flour, which is said to be good for your health, can actually be harmful if eaten in the wrong way.
◇Nutrients may be lost during heat treatment… Eat as a snack
Many people fill their meals with misutgaru (rice flour). This is because people believe that they can easily consume nutrients by just pouring water. In fact, misutgaru is made by mixing about 10 types of grains, including brown rice, beans, barley, glutinous rice, and black beans. However, you should not be mistaken in thinking that the nutrients of grains are fully contained in rice flour. This is because nutrients such as vitamins may be destroyed during the process of cooking grains with heat when making rice flour. If you are concerned about your health, it is correct to consume misutgaru only as a substitute for snacks. Meals, even if they are cumbersome, should be made up of foods that are close to the raw ingredients to be healthy. Foods that contain a balanced mix of various nutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals are good.
◇Do not add sugar or honey… Chew it thoroughly to feel its true taste.
If possible, it is best to eat misutgaru without adding sugars such as sugar or honey. Sweet-tasting rice flour can actually cause various side effects such as high blood pressure, obesity, and decreased intestinal function. Instead of adding sugar, chew the rice flour particles thoroughly. As the starch breaks down into sugar, its natural sweetness is felt. The same goes for honey. You may think that you can feel free to add honey because it is healthier than sugar, but the calories of honey are relatively high at around 64 kcal per tablespoon. According to the World Health Organization, the daily sugar intake is 25g. If you count it as honey alone, it is equivalent to one-third of a tablespoon.
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