'That’s an insult to fried chicken’: Hong Jin-kyung’s diet sparks debate

Click here for more articles by Kormedi.com. TV personality Hong Jin-kyung, 47, revealed her unusual eating habit that helps her stay slim. On Sept. 17, Hong posted on her social media account, writing, “I must be the worst person in the world at eating chicken tenders,” along with a photo. The image showed Hong eating only the meat from chicken tenders, leaving the fried skin behind. Her daughter jokingly responded, “That’s an insult to chicken,” drawing laughter. Netizens also chimed in with comments like, “No wonder she’s so thin, constant management is key,” “That’s how you don’t gain weight — there’s always a reason,” “Life is an endless choice between taste and health,” and “The crispy skin is the best part, so what’s the point?” Why chicken skin is unhealthy Chicken itself is a low-fat, high-protein food, but nutrition varies by cut and cooking method. The skin, which Hong avoids, is the most calorie-dense part. Chicken skin contains about 450 kcal per 100 grams, more than four times the 110 kcal in lean meat, and carries around 40 grams of fatWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times