Kim Shin-young, who lost 40 kg, says, “I can’t eat honey rice cake”… Is it because of allergies?

Comedian Kim Shin-young revealed that she is allergic to honey.

Recently, Kim Shin-young was asked what kind of rice cake she likes while reading listener comments on MBC FM4U’s ‘Noon Song of Hope, This is Kim Shin-young’. Kim Shin-young responded, “I like mugwort rice cakes,” and “Surprisingly, I don’t eat things like honey rice cakes often.”

Then, when a listener asked, “Why don’t you dip rice cakes in honey?” Kim Shin-young said, “I’m allergic to honey.” He added, “That’s why I can’t eat honey at all,” and “I can’t eat propolis, and I can’t eat pollen that is made into powder.” Let’s take a look at Kim Shin-young’s honey allergy.

Effective in relieving fatigue as an immediate energy source…Good for intestinal health

Honey is a monosaccharide composed of more than 90% sugar and is quickly absorbed by the body. It is used as an immediate energy source and puts less strain on the intestines. Therefore, it is effective in recovering from fatigue on days when the body lacks energy or is tired from exercise. Many people think that honey is high in calories due to its sweet taste, but the calories of honey are 294 Kcal per 100 g, which is lower than that of sugar (384 Kcal per 100 g).

Honey is also rich in various minerals. It contains various minerals such as potassium, which helps excrete sodium from the body, as well as magnesium, zinc, copper, manganese, and iron. There are many B vitamins that help with energy metabolism and are beneficial for energy recovery.

It is also good for intestinal health. According to a study published in the international journal Frontiers in Nutrition, honey has the effect of stimulating the growth of beneficial bacteria that are beneficial to intestinal health. It is also rich in anti-inflammatory and antibacterial ingredients, which strengthens immunity and reduces inflammatory reactions in the body. You can also expect the effect of improving skin problems such as dry mouth or blisters.

Contains allergenic substances such as honey, propolis, and pollen

However, honey may contain allergens derived from various environmental factors such as pollen. Like Kim Shin-young, an allergic reaction may occur. If you have experienced symptoms such as itching in the mouth or throat or difficulty breathing after eating honey, you should be careful about consuming honey.

You should also be careful about the propolis mentioned by Kim Shin-young. Propolis is made by bees bringing tree sap and flower pollen to the hive and mixing it with their own saliva, so it inevitably contains honey and pollen. Therefore, people allergic to honey or sensitive to pollen should avoid propolis.

How to eat honey safely?

Even for people without allergies, it is best to consume honey in an appropriate way. When honey is exposed to high temperatures, its nutrients are easily destroyed. You can increase the absorption rate of nutrients by avoiding direct sunlight when storing and using it with lukewarm food rather than very hot drinks.

As it is a food rich in sugar, people who manage their blood sugar levels should not consume too much. The same goes for eating high-sugar foods with honey. Since it can cause obesity or dyslipidemia, people who need to control their weight should also eat it in appropriate amounts. The American Heart Association recommends that men consume no more than 9 teaspoons of honey per day, and women and children consume no more than 6 teaspoons of honey.

Honey can be fatal for babies under 1 year old. Honey may contain botulism spores. Adult botulism bacteria cause severe food poisoning symptoms, but spores do not pose a major problem in the bodies of adults and children. It has immunity to deal with spores. However, spores can be dangerous for babies whose digestive organs are underdeveloped and whose immunity is not perfect. Honey and foods containing honey should not be given.