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Since extra virgin olive oil is a healthy fat, is it best to use it for deep-frying?
**1. Olive Oil: The Core of the Mediterranean Diet** Extra virgin olive oil is the core of the Mediterranean diet and a prime example of healthy fat. Its main component, ‘monounsaturated fatty acid,’ is very beneficial for cardiovascular health as it lowers bad cholesterol (LDL) levels while maintaining good cholesterol (HDL) levels. It is also…
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Can cacao nibs, which provide a chocolate flavor without sugar, be a good snack for people with diabetes when they crave something sweet?
**1. What are Cacao Nibs?** Cacao nibs are made by fermenting, drying, removing the shells, and crushing cacao beans, the raw material for chocolate. They can be considered ‘unprocessed chocolate’ with no additives like sugar or milk. **2. Why They Are Good for People with Diabetes** – **Zero Sugar:** They contain no sugar at all…
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Is eating kale raw, such as in wraps or salads, more beneficial for blood sugar management than drinking it as a juice?
**1. Kale, the King of Leafy Greens** Kale, along with spinach and broccoli, is one of the most recommended ‘non-starchy vegetables’ for people with diabetes. It is extremely rich in vitamins A, C, and K, and packed with minerals like calcium and potassium, and antioxidants like lutein and zeaxanthin. It is a top health vegetable…
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Even if fried, is eggplant a healthy vegetable side dish for people with diabetes due to its high water content?
**1. Eggplant: A Representative Low-Calorie, Low-Carb Vegetable** Eggplant itself is an excellent food ingredient for people with diabetes. It has only 25 kcal per 100g, is very low in carbohydrates, and is rich in dietary fiber and antioxidants like anthocyanins. Therefore, it provides satiety and health benefits with almost no impact on blood sugar. **2.…
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Since Jeon (Korean pancake) eaten on holidays contains many vegetables, is it okay for people with diabetes to eat it as a meal?
**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…
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If you only eat the noodles from instant ramen without the soup, is it okay for people with diabetes because the sodium and calories are reduced?
**1. Instant Ramen: The Worst Combination** Instant ramen is often cited as one of the worst foods to avoid in a diabetic diet. This is because it contains all the elements harmful to blood sugar, blood pressure, and vascular health. – **Refined Carbohydrates:** The noodles are made from refined wheat flour, which raises blood sugar…
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Since Ssamjang is made from soybean paste and vegetables, is it okay for people with diabetes to add a generous amount when eating meat?
**1. The Components of Ssamjang** Ssamjang is a representative Korean sauce made by mixing various ingredients like garlic and onion with a base of doenjang (soybean paste) and gochujang (chili paste). Because it contains fermented foods and is eaten with vegetables, it’s easy to think of it as a healthy sauce. **2. Why You Shouldn’t…
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While grapefruit is a good low-GI fruit for people with diabetes, should caution be exercised when eating it with certain diabetes or high blood pressure medications?
**1. Grapefruit: A Good Fruit for People with Diabetes?** Grapefruit is a fruit with a very low glycemic index (GI) of about 25. It is also rich in Vitamin C and fiber, making it a good fruit for people with diabetes, provided that portion sizes are managed well. However, grapefruit is very famous for interacting…
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Since shrimp is high in cholesterol, is it a seafood that should be avoided to prevent diabetic complications?
**1. The Truth About Shrimp and Cholesterol** Shrimp is known as a high-cholesterol food, containing about 189mg of cholesterol per 100g. For this reason, many people with diabetes believe they should avoid eating shrimp to prevent cardiovascular complications. However, similar to eggs, recent research shows that dietary cholesterol has less impact on blood cholesterol levels…
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Are leafy greens like spinach considered a ‘free food’ in a diabetic diet that can be eaten without restriction?
**1. The Power of ‘Non-Starchy Vegetables’** In a diabetic diet, vegetables are broadly divided into ‘starchy vegetables’ (like potatoes, sweet potatoes, corn) and ‘non-starchy vegetables.’ Spinach, along with lettuce, kale, and broccoli, is a representative non-starchy vegetable. They are very low in carbohydrates and rich in water and fiber, having a negligible effect on blood…
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