Aging Well, Living Fully
– My Korean Wellness Journal
Supporting women through menopause with nutrition, exercise, and mindful living.
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Classic Kimchi Jjigae: Spicy, Healthy & Comforting
Why Kimchi Jjigae Heals and Nourishes Kimchi-jjigae, the quintessential Korean stew, pairs aged kimchi with pork (or other proteins), tofu, and veggies in a bold, umami-packed broth. It’s a fermented-food powerhouse: probiotics, antioxidants, protein, and vitamins in one bowl. Ideal for digestion, metabolic balance, muscle support, and emotional comfort en.wikipedia.org+4chilipeppermadness.com+4thefoodiediary.com+4korea-discover.com+1koreacompass.com+1. Ingredients (4 servings) Cooking Steps Why…
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Seafood Sundubu-Jjigae: Silken Tofu and Seafood Comfort
Why You’ll Love It Haemul sundubu-jjigae (해물순두부찌개) is the ultimate cozy stew—spicy, umami-rich, and brimming with seafood, vegetables, and creamy silken tofu. It’s a favorite across Korea and perfect for chilly nights or comforting any time. Ingredients (4 servings) Step-by-Step Instructions Health Benefits of Sundubu-Jjigae Why It Works for Midlife & Menopause Tips and Variations…
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Authentic Samgyetang Recipe & Its Health-Boosting Power
Why Samgyetang Feels Like a Warm Hug Samgyetang (삼계탕), or Korean ginseng chicken soup, is called a “stamina food” (보양식). Originating from royal cuisine and now beloved across Korea, it’s traditionally eaten during summer’s hottest days—based on the principle “yi yeol chi yeol” (fighting heat with heat) . Imagine savoring a tender, stuffed chicken in…
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Classic Beef Yukgaejang Recipe — Spicy, Nourishing, Korean Comfort
Ingredients (4 servings) Adapted from popular Korean recipes : Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions Health Benefits of Key Ingredients Why Yukgaejang is Good for You
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[Day 28] Switch on Diet : How I Lost 7kg of Fat and Gained a Stronger Mindset
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Today marks the 28th and final day of my Switch-On Diet journey. Over the past four weeks, I lost 7kg of body fat and gained 0.5kg of muscle mass. While the number might not sound extreme at first, what really matters is how I feel inside my own body: lighter, more in control, and deeply…
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[Day 27] Switch on Diet : Steady Progress & Stair Workouts for Strength
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Yesterday was a fasting day. Today? A delicious departure—I made and savored yukgaejang, Korean spicy beef soup. It was absolutely divine! The tender shredded beef, earthy fernbrake, bean sprouts, shiitake mushrooms, and scallions simmered in a bold, red, spicy broth. Yukgaejang is traditionally known as a stamina food during hot summers or comforting winter soup.…
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[Day 26] Switch on Diet : A Difficult Fasting Day That Reminded Me How Far I’ve Come
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Today’s fast was harder than usual—and I felt it from the moment I woke up. My body felt unusually heavy. My mind was foggy. And even though I had planned this 24-hour fasting day carefully, I could feel the resistance building. I was tired, both physically and mentally. Fasting on a day like this was…
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[Day 25] Switch on Diet : Final Stretch with Fasting Ease & 5.7 kg of Body Fat Lost!
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This Week 4 finale of the Switch On Diet is my favorite—alternating between a full fast and intermittent fasting with a regular lunch and low-carb dinner. Thankfully, without big events, today’s fast felt smoother than recent weeks. I admit I had a few light “cheats,” but overall I’ve stayed true. The result? I’ve now shed…
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Beef Miyeok-Guk Recipe, Its Powerful Benefits for Midlife Wellness
Introduction: One Bowl of Comfort & Strength Miyeok-guk—Korean seaweed soup—is a childhood favorite, a postpartum staple, and now, a midlife superfood. Made with beef and dried wakame seaweed, this soup nourishes the body, soothes the gut, and supports metabolism. I love it because even when nothing else sounds good, one bowl revives my spirit and…
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[Day 24] Switch On Diet : Choosing Flexibility – My Second 24-Hour Fast and a Renewed Commitment
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Today marks Day 24 of my Switch On Diet journey—and it was another 24-hour fasting day. But unlike the first time I fasted on Day 22, this one came with a few twists. Originally, I had planned to fast on Day 25, but I have a social engagement that day—a dinner I didn’t want to…
- Classic Kimchi Jjigae: Spicy, Healthy & Comforting
- Seafood Sundubu-Jjigae: Silken Tofu and Seafood Comfort
- Authentic Samgyetang Recipe & Its Health-Boosting Power
- Classic Beef Yukgaejang Recipe — Spicy, Nourishing, Korean Comfort
- [Day 28] Switch on Diet : How I Lost 7kg of Fat and Gained a Stronger Mindset
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