[Book Sip] Eating Habits That Slow Time: 'Aging Is Malfunctioning'

Some sentences encapsulate the entire content of the book itself, while others instantly reach the reader's heart, creating a connection with the book. We introduce such meaningful sentences excerpted from the book. - Editor's note

Aging cannot be stopped, but its speed can be slowed down. The author argues that by minimizing the intake of advanced glycation end-products (AGEs), which are glycation substances formed when proteins or fats in our body combine with sugars, we can slow down the aging process. One way is to consume food as close to raw as possible by boiling rather than frying, thereby minimizing AGE formation. Various information about AGEs is introduced.

AGEs are produced in large amounts when cooking at high heat, and when consuming foods containing these substances, AGEs accumulate in the body as well. Specifically, frying or grilling meat or fish at high temperatures causes an explosive increase of more than 10 times the AGEs compared to when raw, so special caution is required.

Modern people are seriously over-consuming carbohydrates. Carbohydrates are generally called such, but more precisely, 'carbohydrates = sugars + dietary fiber.' To prevent the harmful effects of AGEs, the first thing to be conscious of is sugars. Among various sugars, the ones that need the most attention to reduce are simple sugars with sweetness like glucose or sucrose.

High blood sugar is a source of AGE accumulation. When muscle mass increases through muscle-strengthening training, a large amount of glycogen is stored in the muscles, which enhances the effect of insulin in lowering blood sugar levels.

Aging Is Wrong | Written by Makita Zenji | The Nan Contents | 14,500 KRW

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.