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From: Medicinal food understanding in Korean gastronomic culture

Korean medicinal food examples. a San-namul is good for the heart and small intestine. b Gochujang is a probiotic, stimulates fat loss, increases metabolism, keeps your heart healthy, and decreases stress levels. c Gim or nori has vitamins, protein, and dietary fiber. It contains ingredients that help expel cholesterol from the body. d Pyogo is called the meat of the earth. It has rich nutritional value and low cholesterol and is an anti-cancer food