Fig. 5
From: Medicinal food understanding in Korean gastronomic culture
Korean medicinal food examples. a Jangguk-juk: It is an ideal dish that is good for recovering ill, weak, elderly people. b Kongkuksu: Beans, which are the main ingredients of kongguksu, are filled with high-quality proteins, while the saponin in the beans can reduce cholesterol levels and help combat obesity. c Bibimbap’s nutritional balance, which is said to help keep those who eat it free from geriatric diseases. d Juk is usually eaten by children or elderly people who have digestive problems