Gen Z is gaining attention for introducing 'water-based cooking,' which many believe to be a rebranding of traditional soup-making. TikTok users are showcasing benefits such as clearer skin and improved health. Critics argue that this trend is merely rediscovering basic cooking techniques found in various cultures, especially Asian cuisine. While some claim that water-based methods prevent aging compounds from forming, the overall trend has been met with skepticism and humor as it channels age-old culinary practices and culinary traditions rather than novel ideas.
"Gen Z has seemingly cornered the market on creating things that have already existed, from 'girl dinners' to 'silent walking.' Now, 20-somethings are being roasted online after espousing the health benefits of 'water-based cooking.'"
"I'm actually aging backward because I've been nourishing my body using water," declared one water-based cooking trumpeter.
"This is just everyday food in Asian cultures," scoffed another while referencing the technique, which some experts claim dates as far back as 5,000 BC in ancient China.
Nutrition scientist Michelle Davenport explained in a March video that 'when you cook with broth or water you block AGEs or aging compounds from forming.'
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