Catch Table teams up with geriatrics professor to promote slow-aging meals
Restaurant reservation platform Catch Table announced Sunday that it has partnered with Jung Hee-won, a professor in the division of geriatrics at Asan Medical Center and a prominent advocate of slow-aging diets, to promote the idea that meals supporting healthy aging can also be enjoyed when dining out.
Tapping into the growing trend of health-conscious eating, which emphasizes avoiding high-fat and high-glycemic ingredients that strain the body, Catch Table and Jung have introduced a set of dining guidelines to help consumers make better choices at restaurants.
The recommendations aim to address the challenge that dining out presents obstacles for those trying to follow a slow-aging lifestyle due to limited healthy menu options.
The guideline encourages diners to order in a specific sequence — starting with vegetables, then protein, followed by carbohydrates — to support digestion and maintain stable blood sugar levels. It also advises choosing steamed or grilled dishes over stir-fried ones to avoid excess oil and unhealthy fats, and opting for meals with wholesome ingredients such as brown rice, fish and vegetables.
The app also provides a curated list of restaurants that serve healthier dishes, including Mediterranean-style options with ingredients like olive oil, chickpeas and tomatoes.
“Slow-aging starts with everyday eating habits. In particular, creating an environment where people can easily adopt these habits is important since many dine out frequently. Hopefully, the guideline can make it easier for more people to look for healthy dining choices,” Jung said in a statement.
Catch Table said it plans to continue expanding its range of health-oriented dining choices by collaborating with various experts in the field.
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