A new health guide titled One Serving a Day: A Meal Method to Ignite Youth was published on August 13, 2026, offering dietary and health management advice for all life stages, from children to seniors.
Published by Book Lab, the book emphasizes prevention over treatment and nutrition over calories, examining modern eating habits and compiling practical meal methods for different generations.
The book begins with the question, 'Why does my body keep hurting even when my stomach is full?' The authors explore obesity, chronic diseases, and aging from the perspectives of excessive calorie intake and micronutrient deficiencies. They address the concept of 'hidden hunger,' which refers to a state where individuals consume enough food but lack essential vitamins and minerals, highlighting the nutritional imbalance faced by many today.
It further explains the nutritional significance of raw foods, antioxidant nutrition, gut health, immunity, and aging management, based on research findings and clinical experiences. The focus is on making complex health information accessible to the general reader.
Particularly, the book details the necessity of tailored health management across different life stages. It covers the nutritional needs of growing children and adolescents, meal methods for young adults and professionals concerned about fatigue and weight management, dietary considerations for middle-aged individuals focusing on vascular health, and the dietary needs of seniors who must be mindful of sarcopenia and micronutrient deficiencies.
Each age group is provided with practical meal methods, recipes, and health management habits. The book is structured to emphasize increasing 'healthspan,' the period of life spent in good health, rather than merely extending lifespan.
The authors include Professor Park Sang-cheol, an emeritus professor at Seoul National University and a researcher in aging science; Lim Kyu-sung, a specialist with 30 years of clinical experience in gastroenterology at Cha Hospital; Kwon Soon-yong, a director researching musculoskeletal anti-aging and regenerative medicine; Kim Jeong-yong, an oncologist; Dr. Kang Si-cheol, a healthcare education expert; and Lee Hee-won, chairman of the AI healthcare company Genosis, along with the Genosis Anti-Aging Center.
The authors emphasize the importance of prevention and health management through everyday lifestyle choices, rather than focusing solely on treatment after disease onset.
Professor Park stated, 'We live in an era where we dream of living to 200 years, but simply living longer cannot be the goal. True longevity means living vibrantly and authentically without disease.' He added, 'In studying centenarians across the country for decades, we found a commonality: they consumed simple yet wise meals provided by nature. I hope this book serves as a guide to practicing that ancient wisdom at the daily table.'
One Serving a Day: A Meal Method to Ignite Youth is an informative book that explains the importance of healthy eating habits and nutritional management without presenting specific treatments for diseases or the efficacy of individual products. Clinical observation data and research findings included in the book are accompanied by relevant references and sources.
The book is available at bookstores nationwide, both online and offline.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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