Painless summer weight loss: Follow Hong Jin-kyung and Ryu Hye-young with these 3 go-to menus

From refreshing cold noodles that cut through richness to high-protein dishes, these meals will fill you up while replenishing the fluids and nutrients your body loses.

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Choi Hwa-jung’s little trick: Wake up your appetite with chilled tomato noodles

Choi Hwa-jung, who often shares snippets of her life on YouTube, recently revealed a tomato noodle dish she’s especially proud of. This seemingly simple bowl of cold noodles is full of thoughtful details. She lets frozen tomatoes thaw slightly before peeling them, which makes the flesh softer and concentrates their sweetness. She then layers them over the noodles and garnishes the dish with a few perilla leaves and ice cubes.

The broth is also key to maximizing the nutritional benefits. She adds a little water and balsamic vinegar to Japanese soy sauce for flavor, then finishes it with a drizzle of olive oil. Since the lycopene in tomatoes is a fat-soluble antioxidant, pairing it with olive oil can significantly increase how much the body absorbs. She even uses 100% tomato juice as the broth and adds a few drops of Tabasco for extra depth.

To cut calories further, follow her lead and swap regular white noodles for soy milk noodles or whole-wheat noodles.

Ryu Hye-young’s muscle-building meal: A sashimi rice bowl packed with vegetables

Ryu Hye-young recently showed off her highly disciplined routine on the MBC show “I Live Alone,” and her go-to post-workout meal unexpectedly sparked discussion. She laughed that she’s recently become completely hooked on sashimi rice bowls, eating them as often as 4 times a week. Unlike a typical rice bowl, she orders an extra plate of sashimi to add in, deliberately reduces the amount of white rice, and relies on plenty of high-quality protein to stay full longer.

Sashimi rice bowls are actually an ideal meal for fat loss. Along with the protein naturally found in seafood, plenty of vegetables such as lettuce, perilla leaves, cucumber, and cabbage provide a good dose of dietary fiber. If you want to make it healthier, keeping the sauce in check is key. Instead of adding all the Korean chili paste at once, mix it in gradually in small amounts so you don’t unknowingly consume too much sugar and sodium.

Hong Jin-kyung’s morning ritual: Cold-pressed walnut oil

Beyond her regular meals, Hong Jin-kyung‘s morning routine, which she shares on social media, has become a reference for many women. Along with coffee, honey, an apple, and various supplements, the most distinctive item on her list is a spoonful of walnut oil. Compared with the olive oil most people know, cold-pressed walnut oil contains more unsaturated fatty acids and plant-based omega-3s.

Just a small spoonful (about 10 to 15 ml) can be deeply satisfying and filling. Since walnut oil doesn’t hold up well to high heat, it’s not suitable for frying or stir-frying. It’s best drizzled directly over a salad or mixed into Greek yogurt, as she does. Add a little banana and some nuts, and you have a perfect light meal that balances healthy fats, carbohydrates, and fiber.

Looking at these celebrities’ meal plans, you’ll find that they don’t rely on extreme fasting to maintain their figures. Instead, they choose ingredients that are good for their bodies. The next time the weather is hot and muggy and you’re not sure what to eat, try making one of these recipes.

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