Why I Tried the Korean Diet I’ve always been curious about how Korean women stay slim and have glowing skin. So I decided to try the Korean diet for 10 days. No intense workouts. No skipping meals. Just eating the way they do every day. My goal wasn’t extreme weight loss. I just wanted to feel lighter and eat cleaner. I chose this diet because Korean meals are known for being balanced. There’s a mix of rice, vegetables, soup, and protein. No one food group takes over. And their focus on fresh, home-cooked food made me want to test it myself. What I Ate in a Day: My meals were simple and repetitive, but never boring. I didn’t need fancy ingredients or sauces. I mostly ate rice, fermented veggies, broth-based soups, and light protein like tofu or fish. Here’s what a typical day looked like: Breakfast: A small bowl of steamed rice One boiled egg Kimchi A cup of warm barley tea Lunch: Miso soup or seaweed soup Grilled tofu or fish Two types of steamed or sautéed veggie...