Kim You-jung eats more than six eggs daily despite high cholesterol

During a YouTube appearance on the 16th, actress Kim You-jung revealed she consumes more than six eggs every day, admitting she ignored hospital advice to reduce her intake after her cholesterol levels rose at age 27.

Actress Kim You-jung has revealed an unexpected eating habit of consuming more than six eggs every day. She shared a humorous anecdote about receiving medical advice to stop eating so many eggs, but admitted she could not give up the taste of the yolks. Her intense love for eggs has become a topic of conversation, especially following the mention that her cholesterol levels have risen at the young age of 27.

On the YouTube channel "I Did Come to Promote It, Though," which aired on the 16th, Kim You-jung and Park Jin-young appeared to discuss the drama "100 Days of Deception." The two engaged in conversations with Yoo Byung-jae and Jonathan, covering topics ranging from their work to their personal tastes and daily lives. The unexpected discussion about her diet began when Kim You-jung chose "eggs" as one of the keywords to describe herself.

Kim You-jung selected "aestheticism," "swimming," and "eggs" as the three keywords to represent her. Regarding "aestheticism" and "swimming," she explained, "I like looking at and enjoying beautiful things. I also like looking at nature." After expressing her preference for appreciating beautiful scenery and nature, she stated without hesitation regarding her final keyword, "I like eggs."

Park Jin-young, sitting beside her, brought up an anecdote related to her love for eggs. He drew the attention of the cast by saying, "Tell them that. About how you said your cholesterol levels are extremely high because you eat eggs." The conversation became more interesting as it moved beyond a simple fondness for eggs into matters regarding health checkups.

Kim You-jung admitted to Park Jin-young's comment, saying, "That's right. The hospital told me to stop eating them." She added, "But I just ignored it," drawing laughter from the group. It was a candid response showing that despite receiving advice to adjust her diet for her health, she could not easily let go of her affection for eggs.

Jonathan expressed curiosity about how many eggs she must be eating to prompt such a story. Suggesting that eating the yolks might be the issue, he asked about her daily intake. Kim You-jung's answer was more bold than expected; she surprised the cast by revealing, "I eat more than six a day. Every single day."

In particular, Kim You-jung emphasized that she enjoys eating the yolks when she eats eggs, stating, "The yolk is the most delicious." Laughter continued on set as she revealed her firm preference for eating more than six eggs daily and refusing to give up the yolks. This candid glimpse into her daily life, which differs from her image in her works, has drawn interest.

However, the relationship between egg consumption and cholesterol levels can vary depending on an individual's health status and overall diet. While Kim You-jung's anecdote provided humor, it is difficult to conclude that cholesterol levels rose due to a single specific food. Her confession of receiving guidance from a hospital to adjust her intake shows the need to monitor eating habits even for favorite foods to match one's health condition.

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