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Can you significantly reduce carbohydrate intake by using ‘vegetable noodles’ made from zucchini or other vegetables instead of flour noodles?
1. The Dilemma of Noodle Dishes and Blood Sugar Management Noodle dishes like pasta, ramen, and others are loved by many, but most are made from refined carbohydrates, posing a challenge for blood sugar management. People with diabetes often struggle between the desire to eat noodles and the worry about a resulting blood sugar spike.…
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Does toasting bread make it raise blood sugar more slowly than un-toasted bread because the moisture evaporates?
1. Research on Toast and the Glycemic Index (GI) Many people are curious about how toasting bread changes its glycemic response. Several studies have been conducted on this topic, and the results may be slightly different from our general expectations. 2. The Effect of the Toasting Process – Moisture Evaporation: When you toast bread, the…
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Can ‘barley bread’, made with barley flour, be more helpful for blood sugar management than regular wheat bread due to its higher fiber content?
1. The Nutritional Value of Barley Barley is an excellent whole grain that has historically been a staple food for Koreans along with rice. In particular, barley is famous for being exceptionally rich in a soluble dietary fiber called ‘beta-glucan’ compared to other grains. 2. Beta-Glucan and Blood Sugar Control – Gel Formation: Barley’s beta-glucan…
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Are low-calorie cup noodles made from glass noodles a better choice for diabetics than regular cup ramen because their carbohydrate content is much lower?
1. The True Nature of Low-Calorie Cup Noodles: Glass Noodles The main ingredient of the low-calorie noodle products sold under brand names like ‘Cup Noodle’ is often ‘glass noodles’ made from ‘mung bean starch,’ not the ‘wheat flour’ of regular instant ramen. 2. Comparison with Regular Cup Ramen – Calories and Carbohydrates: Glass noodles have…
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Can eating leftover pasta that has been cooled and reheated cause a more gradual rise in blood sugar than freshly made pasta?
1. Pasta and Resistant Starch ‘Resistant Starch’ is, as its name suggests, a special type of starch that resists digestion by enzymes in our small intestine. Because it passes to the large intestine without being digested, it can act similarly to dietary fiber and help moderate the rise in blood sugar. This resistant starch exists…
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Do the ‘breadcrumbs’ used on pork or fish cutlets have little effect on blood sugar because the amount is small?
1. The True Nature of Breadcrumbs Breadcrumbs, which add a crispy texture to fried dishes like pork cutlets (tonkatsu), chicken, fish, and hot dogs, are usually made by drying and finely grinding bread. This is essentially ‘concentrated bread’ with the moisture removed. 2. Hidden Carbohydrates and Fat – Carbohydrate Content: Breadcrumbs themselves are a high-carbohydrate…
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When eating instant ramen, is it fine for your health as long as you only eat the noodles and don’t drink the broth?
1. Ramen’s Two Problems: The Broth and The Noodles There are two main reasons why instant ramen is considered unhealthy. The first is the broth with its high ‘sodium’ content, and the second is the noodles, which are ‘fried refined carbohydrates.’ Avoiding the broth can significantly reduce sodium intake, but the problem of the noodles…
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Are ‘rice noodles’, being made from rice, a high-carbohydrate food that raises blood sugar quickly, similar to flour noodles?
1. Rice Noodles: The Misconception of a Healthy Image Rice noodles somehow have an image of being healthier and easier to digest than wheat flour noodles. Vietnamese pho, with its clear broth and toppings like bean sprouts and meat, is particularly popular as a light meal. However, from a blood sugar management perspective, it is…
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Are ‘low-carb’ or ‘keto’ breads completely free of carbohydrates, making it okay to eat as much as you want?
1. Ingredients of Low-Carb Bread ‘Low-carb bread’ or ‘keto bread’ is made using the following ingredients instead of blood sugar-spiking flour and sugar: – Flours: Almond flour, coconut flour, flaxseed meal, etc. – Fats: Butter, coconut oil, avocado oil, etc. – Leavening and Binding Agents: Eggs, psyllium husk powder, baking powder, etc. Thanks to these…
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Are steamed red bean buns (‘jjinppang’), being steamed and not fried, always a healthier snack than a fried donut?
1. Cooking Method: Steaming vs. Frying Looking simply at the cooking method, steaming with water vapor is a much healthier way to reduce calorie and fat intake than deep-frying in oil. A fried donut absorbs oil, making it very high in calories and saturated fat. 2. The Problem with the Contents: High Carb + High…
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