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Does ‘rabokki’ (ramen + tteokbokki) have fewer carbs than eating tteokbokki alone since you eat both rice cakes and ramen?
1. The True Nature of Rabokki: Carbs + Carbs Rabokki is a dish where a ramen sari (instant noodles) is added to tteokbokki. This is like putting two of the worst high-carbohydrate foods for blood sugar management into one bowl. 2. The Worst Combination – Tteokbokki Rice Cakes: ‘Highly concentrated refined carbohydrates’ made from compressing…
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Does ‘ramyeon sari’ (plain instant noodles) added to stews have little effect on blood sugar because there’s no soup packet?
1. The True Nature of Ramyeon Sari ‘Ramyeon sari’ is a product that consists of only the noodle block, sold without the soup packet. It is typically used as an add-in to various dishes like budae-jjigae (army stew), dak-galbi (spicy stir-fried chicken), or tteokbokki to make them more filling. It’s easy to think it’s healthier…
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Is the ‘natural starter (levain)’ used in sourdough bread a living dough of bacteria and yeast that helps with the bread’s digestion?
1. What is a Natural Starter? A natural starter (also known as sourdough starter or levain) is a living culture of microorganisms used in place of commercial yeast. It is created by mixing flour and water and allowing the naturally occurring wild yeasts and lactic acid bacteria from the air to feed on the nutrients…
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Are potato chips, being thinly sliced, lower in carbohydrates than the same weight of boiled potatoes?
1. The Manufacturing Process of Potato Chips Potato chips are a representative processed food made by thinly slicing potatoes, deep-frying them in oil, and seasoning with salt. In this process, the nutritional composition of the potato changes completely from its original state. 2. Concentrated Carbohydrates and Fat – Moisture Evaporation: Most of a potato’s weight…
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Can canned corn be less favorable for blood sugar management than freshly steamed corn on the cob because sugar or syrup may be added for preservation?
1. Characteristics of Canned Foods Canning is a method of preserving food for long periods by heat-sterilizing and sealing it. While some water-soluble vitamins may be lost in this process, the basic nutritional content may not be significantly different from fresh ingredients. The problem lies in the ‘additives’ used to enhance flavor and preservation. 2.…
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Is a ‘sweet potato latte’ from a cafe a healthy drink because its main ingredient is sweet potato?
1. The ‘Healthy Ingredient’ Trap Sweet potato is a healthy starchy food, rich in dietary fiber and vitamins. When a healthy-sounding ingredient is in the name of a beverage, we can easily be mistaken into thinking the entire drink is healthy. 2. The Reality of a Sweet Potato Latte However, most sweet potato lattes sold…
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Is the ‘starch’ used to thicken Chinese food or stews also a carbohydrate that raises blood sugar?
1. Starch, the Hidden Helper in Cooking Starch powders like potato starch, corn starch, and tapioca starch are used for various purposes, such as thickening sauces or making fried coatings crispy. We often consider starch a minor ingredient rather than a main one and tend to overlook its effect on blood sugar. 2. The True…
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Is ‘yam’, which looks similar to a sweet potato, a medicinal plant that people with diabetes can eat without worrying about blood sugar?
1. The Healthy Image of Yam Yam is known as a food so good for stamina that it’s called the ‘eel of the mountains.’ In particular, the slimy mucilage component ‘mucin’ is recognized as a good food for people with weak stomachs because it has the effect of protecting the stomach wall and aiding digestion.…
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Is cooking potatoes in an ‘air fryer’ instead of deep-frying a better choice for people with diabetes because it significantly reduces fat intake?
1. The Principle of an Air Fryer An air fryer is different from the ‘deep-frying’ method, which involves submerging food in a pot full of hot oil. An air fryer works by circulating hot air at high speed with a fan, which dries out the surface of the food and makes it crispy using the…
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Are ‘corn flakes’, being a breakfast food made from corn, better for blood sugar than rice?
1. The Manufacturing Process of Corn Flakes Corn flakes are a cereal made by making a dough from cornmeal, rolling it out thinly, and then baking or frying it until crisp. Many products are also coated with sugar or syrup to make them more palatable. 2. The ‘Convenient Breakfast’ Trap While corn flakes are very…
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