The Korea Times
Click here for more articles by Kormedi.com. Perilla leaves are a vegetable with a strong aroma that people tend to either love or hate. Commonly served with grilled meat, perilla leaves help cut through the heaviness and fat while adding a fresh, herbal flavor. Beyond this, they offer a variety of health benefits. Best for blood sugar control Gastroenterologist Kim Tae-gyun named perilla leaves as one of the best vegetables for managing blood sugar on his YouTube channel. He emphasized their effectiveness, saying, “Compared to other vegetables, they are overwhelmingly beneficial. You could even say eating perilla leaves is always worth it.” According to the National Institute of Crop Science under the Rural Development Administration, perilla leaves are rich in antioxidant compounds such as beta-carotene, caffeic acid, rosmarinic acid, luteolin and quercetin. They also contain an abundance of minerals like calcium, iron and magnesium, as well as vitamins A and C. The beta-carotene in the leaves helps protect vision, while magnesium supports bone health. Rosmarinic acid and luteolin h
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