“Food is simple, but the body is complex”... The True Value of Food Shared at Kookmin University's Thursday Special Lecture
Choi Nak Eon, CEO of Pyeonhan Food Information Co., Ltd., Invited Speaker at Kookmin University Thursday Special Lecture
- 25.10.16 / 전윤실
Kookmin University (President Jeong Seung Ryul) invited food engineer and CEO of Pyeonhan Food Information Co., Ltd., Choi Nak Eon, as the speaker for the 651st Kookmin University Thursday Special Lecture held on Thursday, October 2nd, at the Kookmin University Academic Conference Hall. Under the theme 『A Rational Approach to Food』, CEO Choi engaged in a deep discussion with students about the essence of the food we encounter daily and a healthy attitude toward food.
During the lecture, CEO Choi emphasized, “All living beings must eat to live, and eating well leads to a good life. However, placing excessive meaning on food is increasing anxiety and confusion,” adding, “Food is actually simple, but our bodies, which utilize it, are far more complex.” He further stated, “By understanding just a few basic principles and not being swayed by bogus health information, you can enjoy food deliciously and happily for a lifetime.”
He highlighted the true value and role of food through various examples, including the simplicity and complexity of food, the function and role of meals, the relationship between food intake and blood sugar control, and food factors in autoimmune diseases. Using common foods like ramen, sugar, salt, and coffee as examples, he explained the controversy surrounding food additives and the limitations of modern medicine and nutrition science, telling students, “How you understand and utilize food is more important than what you eat.”
Finally, CEO Choi presented a rational perspective on food, stating, “I hope you develop eating habits that don't lose sight of taste and enjoyment, without getting bogged down in excessive expectations or anxieties about maintaining health through food.”
Kookmin University's Thursday Special Lecture, the first and longest-running weekly regular lecture series featuring external speakers at a Korean university, has hosted approximately 650 speakers from politics, society, science, and culture over the past 30 years. These include former President Roh Moo Hyun, Cardinal Kim Sou Hwan, writer Ryu Si Min, filmmaker Park Chan Wook, National Assembly Speaker Chung Sye Kyun, and U.S. Ambassador to South Korea Mark Lippert.
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Kookmin University (President Jeong Seung Ryul) invited food engineer and CEO of Pyeonhan Food Information Co., Ltd., Choi Nak Eon, as the speaker for the 651st Kookmin University Thursday Special Lecture held on Thursday, October 2nd, at the Kookmin University Academic Conference Hall. Under the theme 『A Rational Approach to Food』, CEO Choi engaged in a deep discussion with students about the essence of the food we encounter daily and a healthy attitude toward food.
During the lecture, CEO Choi emphasized, “All living beings must eat to live, and eating well leads to a good life. However, placing excessive meaning on food is increasing anxiety and confusion,” adding, “Food is actually simple, but our bodies, which utilize it, are far more complex.” He further stated, “By understanding just a few basic principles and not being swayed by bogus health information, you can enjoy food deliciously and happily for a lifetime.”
He highlighted the true value and role of food through various examples, including the simplicity and complexity of food, the function and role of meals, the relationship between food intake and blood sugar control, and food factors in autoimmune diseases. Using common foods like ramen, sugar, salt, and coffee as examples, he explained the controversy surrounding food additives and the limitations of modern medicine and nutrition science, telling students, “How you understand and utilize food is more important than what you eat.”
Finally, CEO Choi presented a rational perspective on food, stating, “I hope you develop eating habits that don't lose sight of taste and enjoyment, without getting bogged down in excessive expectations or anxieties about maintaining health through food.”
Kookmin University's Thursday Special Lecture, the first and longest-running weekly regular lecture series featuring external speakers at a Korean university, has hosted approximately 650 speakers from politics, society, science, and culture over the past 30 years. These include former President Roh Moo Hyun, Cardinal Kim Sou Hwan, writer Ryu Si Min, filmmaker Park Chan Wook, National Assembly Speaker Chung Sye Kyun, and U.S. Ambassador to South Korea Mark Lippert.
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