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Are buckwheat pancakes like ‘memil-jeon’ a better choice for blood sugar management than regular flour pancakes because they are richer in fiber?
1. The ‘Flour’ Determines the Glycemic Response of a Pancake The most crucial factor determining the blood sugar response of a pancake (jeon or buchimgae) is the ‘type of flour’ used as the main ingredient for the batter. The glycemic index (GI) and dietary fiber content vary greatly depending on the flour used. 2. Flour…
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Is a ‘tteok sandwich’, using rice cakes instead of bread, a healthy meal replacement because it’s made from rice?
1. The Pitfall of ‘Fusion’ Snacks Recently, ‘tteok sandwiches’ or ‘tteok toast,’ made using rice cakes like baekseolgi or injeolmi instead of sliced bread, have been gaining popularity as unique snacks. They are sometimes packaged with a healthy image because they are made from rice. 2. Why it Can Be More Dangerous Than Bread However,…
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Can ‘vegetable ramen’, made only with vegetables, be lower in fat than meat-broth ramen, but similar or even higher in sodium?
1. The Image of ‘Vegetable Ramen’ The name ‘vegetable ramen’ gives us a healthy impression. Because it uses vegetables like mushrooms, cabbage, and radish to make the broth instead of meat, we expect it to be less oily and lighter. 2. Fat Content vs. Sodium Content – Fat: Indeed, vegetable ramen can be lower in…
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When eating tteok (rice cakes), can pairing it with a small amount of walnuts or almonds help mitigate the sharp blood sugar spike by slowing digestion?
1. The Importance of ‘Eating Together’ One of the effective strategies for controlling blood sugar in a diabetic diet is not to eat carbohydrate foods alone, but to consume them ‘together’ with foods rich in protein, healthy fats, and dietary fiber. 2. The Principle of Moderating Blood Sugar Rise – Delayed Digestion: Protein and fat…
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Are french fries a healthy snack, since potatoes are vegetables and they’re often eaten with ketchup?
1. The Two Pitfalls of French Fries: Oil and Ketchup While potatoes themselves are starchy vegetables high in carbohydrates, how they are cooked can dramatically change their impact on health and blood sugar. French fries represent one of the worst cooking methods that people with diabetes should avoid. 2. The Problem with Deep-Frying – High…
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Is sweet potato generally a more favorable choice for blood sugar management than potato because it has a lower GI and more fiber?
1. Staple Root Crops: Sweet Potatoes and Potatoes Sweet potatoes and potatoes are both representative starchy root vegetables. They share the commonality of being mainly composed of carbohydrates, but there are important differences in their nutritional content and their effect on blood sugar. 2. Difference in Glycemic Response – Glycemic Index (GI): While it varies…
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Can corn silk tea, with some research suggesting it may aid in lowering blood sugar and promoting urination, be a good beverage for people with diabetes?
1. What is Corn Silk Tea? Corn silk tea is a tea made by drying and boiling the ‘silk’ part that envelops the corn kernels, not the kernels themselves. It has traditionally been used to help reduce bloating in the body due to its diuretic (urine-promoting) effects. 2. Corn Silk Tea and Blood Sugar –…
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Does mashed potato raise blood sugar more slowly than a whole boiled potato because it’s soft and easy to digest?
1. The Glycemic Meaning of ‘Easy to Digest’ In diabetes management, the phrase ‘easy to digest’ is almost synonymous with ‘raises blood sugar quickly.’ This is because the softer and finer the food’s texture, the more easily and rapidly digestive enzymes can act on it to convert it into glucose. 2. The Glycemic Response of…
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Are dried sweet potato snacks, with no additives, a healthy natural snack that people with diabetes can eat as much as they want?
1. The Principle of Dried Fruits and Vegetables Dried fruits and vegetables, such as dried sweet potatoes, raisins, and dried mangoes, are foods where moisture has been removed to increase shelf life and concentrate the flavor and nutrients. This ‘concentration’ process can be a pitfall for people with diabetes. 2. The ‘Concentrated Carbohydrate’ Trap –…
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Is plain ‘popcorn,’ made from whole corn and rich in fiber, a much better snack for people with diabetes than potato chips?
1. Popcorn’s Ingredient: Whole Grain Corn The popcorn we eat as a snack is a ‘whole grain’ food, made by heating whole corn kernels until they pop. This means that popcorn retains the rich dietary fiber and nutrients contained in the corn’s bran. 2. Popcorn vs. Potato Chips When a person with diabetes craves a…
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