{
  "id": 10362525,
  "title": "Avoid eating these foods during long drives",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/avoid-eating-these-foods-during-long-drives",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-28T04:42:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/20260928/avoid-eating-these-foods-during-long-drives"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "When embarking on lengthy road trips, it's advisable to steer clear of certain food choices. Comedian Park Myung-soo recently endorsed beef soup as an ideal meal for highway rest stops, deeming it superior to ramen. After sampling the soup at Seoul's Mannamui Gwangjang rest stop during a special Chuseok episode of his YouTube series, Park recommended it for those seeking a warm, soupy option when craving something comforting.\n\nThe appeal of soup lies in its ability to deliver protein and vegetables, qualities that ramen may not provide in the same quantity. However, one must be cautious about overindulgence. Combining the soup with a generous portion of rice and kimchi, for instance, can lead to a substantial increase in sodium and carbohydrate consumption.\n\nFor individuals preparing for extended drives, it's crucial to not only scrutinize the types of foods consumed but also their quantities and combinations. While ramen, composed mainly of noodles, offers little beyond that, beef soup provides a protein source from meat and dietary fiber from vegetables such as radishes and green onions. Furthermore, beef soup may contain less saturated fat than ramen made with fried noodles, albeit the exact amount varies depending on factors like the cut of meat, cooking method, and fat content.",
  "summary": "com. Comedian Park Myung-soo recently praised beef soup as the best meal to eat at highway rest stops, saying it was “better than ramen.” Park visited Seoul's Mannamui Gwangjang rest stop in a special Chuseok episode of his YouTube series. After trying the beef soup, he said, “I'd recommend it when you're craving something warm and soupy. It's better than…",
  "key_points": [
    "Beef soup recommended over ramen for highway rest stops",
    "Soup provides protein and vegetables, ramen may lack quantity",
    "Overindulgence with soup and rice/kimchi increases sodium/carbs"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Opting for nutrient-rich foods like beef soup over ramen during long drives can help travelers make healthier choices, but moderation is key to avoiding excessive sodium and carbohydrate intake.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Avoid eating these foods during long drives",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/avoid-eating-these-foods-during-long-drives-10365820",
        "published": "2026-09-28T04:57:03.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}