Lee Se-dol's one pick of health food, octopus...How good is the core ingredient taurine?

Jun 10, 2025

Lee Se-dol's one pick of health food, octopus...How good is the core ingredient taurine?
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Lee Se-dol's one pick of health food, octopus...How good is the core ingredient taurine?
이미지=JTBC
Lee Se-dol's eating habit of being reluctant to eat sugar, fried food, butter, cheese, and MSG became a hot topic in the recent broadcast of JTBC "Please take care of the refrigerator."

His wife even wrote a letter herself about Lee Se-dol's picky taste.

However, octopus, which was selected as the best health food by Lee Se-dol, also caught the eye. Lee Se-dol revealed on SBS 'Master in the House' five years ago that he enjoys eating octopus. In this broadcast, Chef Jung Ji-sun and Chef Yoon Nam-no took advantage of Lee Se-dol's taste with octopus dim sum and seafood nurungjitang, respectively.




Octopus is a low-calorie high-protein food with 73 kcal and 16.3g of protein per 100g, and contains abundant minerals and vitamins, including taurine.

First of all, taurine is good for supplementing physical strength and recovering from fatigue, and it is known to be excellent in improving liver function and detoxifying alcohol by promoting hepatocyte regeneration and facilitating bile acid secretion. In addition to omega-3 fatty acids, it helps prevent cardiovascular diseases by lowering blood cholesterol and controlling blood pressure. Along with DHA and vitamin B groups, it is also helpful in activating brain cells.

In addition, antioxidants such as zinc, selenium, and vitamin C are good for immunity, and iron and vitamin B12 are good for preventing anemia. Calcium and phosphorus help prevent osteoporosis, and magnesium is known to be good for muscle relaxation and nerve stability.




However, when eating live octopus, care should be taken because the sucker sticks to the airways, which may cause suffocation accidents. In addition, in preparation for the risk of food poisoning, it is recommended to use fresh ingredients and eat them thoroughly cooked as much as possible, especially in summer.



This article was translated by Naver AI translator.