Aging Well, Living Fully
– My Korean Wellness Journal
Supporting women through menopause with nutrition, exercise, and mindful living.
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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. Sundubu Jjigae Ingredients (4 servings) Sundubu Jjigae Step-by-Step Instructions Health Benefits of Sundubu Jjigae Why It Works for…
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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
Here is Yukgaejang Recipe that always brings me back to my childhood. It was the dish my mom made whenever I was feeling weak, recovering from a cold, or simply needed a hearty meal to lift my spirits. Spicy, rich, and deeply nourishing, this Korean beef soup has always been more than just food—it’s a…
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[Day 28] Switch on Diet : How I Lost 7kg of Fat and Gained a Stronger Mindset
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My Switch on Diet Day 28, Final Day!! 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…
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[Day 27] Switch on Diet : Steady Progress & Stair Workouts for Strength
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My Switch on Diet Day 27 Yesterday was a Switch on Diet 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…
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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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My Switch on Diet Day26 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…
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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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My Switch on Diet Day 25 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…
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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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My Switch on Diet Day 24 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…
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[Day 23] Switch on Diet : 5 kg of Fat Loss and 1 kg of Muscle Gain, Healthy Aging
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Real Shape, Real Joy with Switch on Diet Day 23 Today marks Day 23 of the Switch‑On Diet, and I am thrilled: I’ve lost 5 kg (11 lbs) of body fat and gained 1 kg (2.2 lbs) of muscle. Those numbers on the scale are meaningful—but what excites me more is how my body looks, fits, and feels…
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