“So Delicious!” Han So-hee’s Top 3 Diet-Friendly Food Picks Revealed!

Spring Diet Season Is Back—Here Are 3 Low-Calorie Favorites Recommended by Actress Han So-hee!

As spring weather settles in and lighter clothing makes its return, so does the annual surge in diet fever. While it’s widely known that the key to successful weight loss lies in a balanced intake of carbohydrates, protein, and fat—alongside regular exercise—low-sodium, low-flavor diets often lead to frustration and failure because they lack the comforting taste people are used to.

Recently, a new wave of diet-friendly foods that don’t sacrifice flavor is gaining attention. Actress Han So-hee has shared some of her favorite go-to diet foods on a fan communication platform, inspiring fans to explore healthier yet tasty options. Here are three products she recommends:

1. Konjacga – Fermented Konjac Cold Buckwheat Noodles

This refreshing noodle dish is made with konjac, a low-calorie root vegetable. Even when you drink all the broth, it only totals about 70 kcal. It's pre-cooked, so it's ready to eat with minimal effort. Han So-hee mentioned she likes to enjoy it cold with added ice.

2. Dashin Shop – Chicken Breast Guobaorou

A healthy twist on the deep-fried Chinese dish, this version uses Korean chicken breast and potato starch instead of flour, making it lighter. The sauce is made with 0-calorie erythritol instead of sugar, making it a great alternative to traditional high-calorie guobaorou.

3. Vivid Kitchen – Low-Sugar Sesame Soy Dressing

Dressings are often overlooked diet saboteurs due to their high sugar content. This sesame soy sauce contains 0-calorie allulose instead of sugar, making it easier to manage sugar intake during a diet. Han So-hee also noted that she uses a low-sugar version of gochujang (Korean red pepper paste) for flavor without guilt.

⚠️ Don’t Be Fooled by “Low-Sugar” Labels

Just because a product is labeled low-sugar doesn’t mean you can consume unlimited amounts. In Korea, a food can only be labeled "low-sugar" if it contains less than 5g of sugar per 100g (or 2.5g per 100ml). To maintain sweetness, many products use alternative sweeteners, such as erythritol or allulose.

However, overconsumption of sugar substitutes can cause digestive issues like bloating or diarrhea. Since these sweeteners aren’t fully digested in the stomach and ferment in the large intestine, they may cause discomfort. Long-term effects are still being studied, and some concerns about their safety remain under scientific review.

If you’re living abroad and can’t access these specific Korean products, consider using similar items or trying out replica recipes with local ingredients.