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Is whole wheat pasta, being richer in fiber than regular pasta, an even more favorable choice for blood sugar management?
1. Regular Pasta is Not a Bad Choice As we learned before, regular pasta (made from durum wheat semolina) is a relatively okay choice for people with diabetes because its dense protein structure gives it a lower glycemic index (GI) than other flour-based foods (like somen or bread). 2. A Better Choice: Whole Wheat Pasta…
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Is a plain white ‘garae-tteok’ (rice cake stick), with nothing added, the same as rice, making it an excellent meal substitute when grilled?
1. The Fundamental Difference Between Tteok and Rice Garae-tteok is a type of rice cake made by steaming non-glutinous (white) rice flour with water and salt, then pounding and extruding it into long cylinders. It’s easy to think it’s the same as rice because its main ingredient is rice, but the manufacturing process completely changes…
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Can ‘buckwheat noodles (soba)’ with a high buckwheat content be more helpful for blood sugar management than regular flour noodles, thanks to fiber and rutin?
1. Buckwheat as a Whole Grain Buckwheat is a type of grain different from wheat and is a nutritionally superior whole grain. It contains several components that are particularly beneficial for people with diabetes. 2. Why Buckwheat is Good for Blood Sugar and Health – Rich in Dietary Fiber: Buckwheat is rich in dietary fiber,…
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Are walnut cakes (hodu-gwaja) nutritionally better than plain flour bread because they contain red beans and walnuts?
1. Nutritional Composition of Walnut Cakes Walnut cakes are a snack made from a flour-based batter filled with red bean paste and a piece of walnut. Compared to plain flour bread, they have a nutritional difference due to the addition of two healthy ingredients: ‘red beans’ and ‘walnuts.’ 2. Added Nutrients – Red Beans: Although…
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Although pasta (spaghetti) is made from flour, does it raise blood sugar more slowly than regular noodles (somen)?
1. Same Flour, Different Blood Sugar Response Pasta and somen are both representative noodle dishes made from wheat flour, but their effects on blood sugar are quite different. This difference stems from the ‘type of wheat’ and the ‘structure of the noodle’ used to make them. 2. Characteristics of Pasta (Spaghetti) – Raw Material ‘Durum…
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Is a baguette, with no added sugar or butter, a better choice for people with diabetes than sliced sandwich bread?
1. Criteria for Choosing Bread When a person with diabetes chooses bread, the most important factors to consider are the amount of ‘refined carbohydrates,’ the presence of ‘added sugar,’ and the type and amount of ‘fat.’ These three elements vary greatly depending on the type of bread. 2. Characteristics of a Baguette – Simple Ingredients:…
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Are ramen noodles made from fresh or dried (non-fried) noodles lower in calories than fried noodles, but similar in the speed at which they raise blood sugar?
1. Types of Ramen Noodles Ramen on the market can be broadly divided into three types based on how the noodles are cooked and preserved. – Fried Noodles (Yutangmyeon): These are the most common type of instant ramen, where boiled noodles are dried by frying them in oil (usually palm oil). – Dried Noodles (Geonmyeon):…
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Is tteokbokki a healthy snack since it’s made from rice cakes and vegetables?
1. A Closer Look at Tteokbokki’s Ingredients Tteokbokki is a beloved Korean snack, but it is considered one of the worst foods for a person with diabetes. On the surface, it may seem like a dish made of rice cakes, fish cakes, and vegetables, but it is full of elements harmful to blood sugar and…
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Is mul-naengmyeon (cold noodle soup), being cool and light, always better for blood sugar management than bibim-naengmyeon (spicy mixed noodles)?
1. A Summer Delicacy: Naengmyeon In the hot summer, cold naengmyeon is a popular choice for many. It is common to think that mul-naengmyeon, with its clear and cool broth, is a lighter and healthier choice than bibim-naengmyeon, which has a gochujang-based sauce. 2. The Pitfall of Mul-naengmyeon Broth However, the broth of mul-naengmyeon is…
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Do snack breads like red bean bread or cream bread contain about the same amount of carbohydrates as half a bowl of rice?
1. Nutritional Content of Snack Breads The breads we commonly enjoy as snacks, such as red bean bread, cream bread, or soboro bread, are not made of just bread (carbohydrates). In addition to the refined flour and sugar used to make the dough, a tremendous amount of extra sugar is used to make the fillings,…
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