‘The Body You Cherish’ Highlights Hidden Dangers of Carb-heavy Diets
JTBC’s popular health variety show ‘The Body You Cherish’ captivated viewers on Saturday, July 5, with the shocking truth behind the pancreas and carbohydrate addiction. The fourth episode issued a surprising warning: trying to regain lost energy with comfort foods during the summer heat may be unintentionally fueling carb addiction.
Why Middle-aged Women Should Pay Attention
The episode especially pointed out how the pancreas tends to shrink with age—particularly for middle-aged women. As a result, eating the same portions as in youth may put excessive strain on the body.
Yeh Ji-won Brings Humor & Insight as ‘Fake Doctor’
Actress Yeh Ji-won transformed into a mock doctor for the segment, impressing the studio with her spot-on commentary: “The cause of diabetes is the decline in insulin secretion.” She also lightened the mood with humor, laughing, “I’ll become the human pancreas!”
Princess Diana’s Struggle Leaves a Lasting Impact
The most emotionally charged moment came when the show highlighted the late Princess Diana’s decade-long battle with bulimia. Struggling with body image, she endured cycles of binging and purging. Yeh Ji-won empathized sincerely, saying, “Our body is our one and only home in the universe. We must love it first.”
Real-life Case Reveals Consequences of Neglect
The mood turned somber when the show presented the case of Park Soon-deok, a woman suffering from diabetes, hypertension, and cancer as a result of severe obesity. But there was hope in the form of a health supplement referred to as ‘Alpha CD.’ Yeh Ji-won bounced back with a smile, joking, “This show really takes me on an emotional rollercoaster!”
Final Message: Love Your Body, Love Yourself
The episode concluded on a powerful note, reminding viewers of the value of body-awareness. Yeh Ji-won summed it up best: “Loving your body is truly loving yourself.”
‘The Body You Cherish’ airs every Saturday at 8:55 a.m. on JTBC.
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