**1. Jeon, the Star of Holiday Food**
Jeon, such as zucchini pancake, pollock pancake, and meatball pancake, is an indispensable food on holidays and special days. It’s easy to mistake it for a healthy food because it contains good ingredients like vegetables, fish, and meat. However, it is a food that requires great caution in a diabetic diet.
**2. The Impact of Jeon on Blood Sugar and Weight**
– **Flour and Pancake Mix:** The main ingredients of Jeon are flour or pancake mix. These are refined carbohydrates that raise blood sugar quickly.
– **Large Amount of Oil:** A surprisingly large amount of oil is used when pan-frying Jeon. The ingredients absorb the oil, making the calorie count very high.
– **High-Carb, High-Fat, High-Calorie:** Ultimately, Jeon is a combination of ‘carbohydrates + fat,’ making it a representative food that is bad for both blood sugar and weight management. If you think of it as a meal and eat several pieces, it’s easy to consume more than a bowl of rice and a significant portion of your daily recommended calories.
**3. How to Cope Wisely**
– **Just a Taste:** If you really want to eat Jeon, you should be satisfied with tasting just one or two pieces during your meal.
– **Try Healthier Cooking Methods:** You can reduce calories by using more tofu or egg batter instead of flour, and pan-frying with minimal oil or using an air fryer.
– **Control Your Eating Order:** Eating plenty of seasoned vegetables (namul) or fresh greens before eating Jeon can help prevent a sharp spike in blood sugar.
Summary: Even if made with good ingredients, Jeon is very harmful to blood sugar and weight management due to flour and oil. It’s wise to enjoy the holiday atmosphere but limit yourself to tasting only one or two pieces.
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