Have you ever tried the korean cucumber salad? A few days ago I've made it for the first time and I'm currently OBSESSED with it ^^
Today I wanted to at least try to make a proper meal out of it and personally I think it came out great!
Here's the recipe:
100g of konjac noodles - 9kcal
127g of cucumber - 18kcal
0.5tsp of soy sauce - 2kcal
1tsp of Gochujang paste - 20kcal
2 cloves of garlic (minced) - 15kcal
0.5tsp of chili pepper powder - 0kcal
0.5tsp of vinegar - 0kcal
(TOTAL: 64 calories!!)
Cut up your cucumber, place it into a bowl, rub it with salt and put in the fridge for 30-60minutes. Then get the cucumber out of the fridge and rince it with water at least 3 times. In a seperate bowl, mix your soy sauce, garlic, chili, Gochujang, vinegar and a little bit of water(the original recipe asked for chili/sesame oil but I replaced it with water) in order to make the sauce. Prepare the noodles according to the package and add it to the cucumber, then pour in your sauce and mix well. Enjoy!!
(Just a reminder that you DO deserve to eat, you NEED to eat to survive and function properly, you are beautiful just the way you are and you don't need to change anything about you and your body <3 I know how dangerous eating disorders are and how they can ruin your body. I know how hard recovery can be, so please don't force yourself and take it one step at a time. Eating disorders are NOTHING to brag about and I'm not romantizing them in any way. I'm just posting simple recipes while learning how to cook. Please stay safe <333)
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24/11/23
Glucomannan is a fiber-rich substance found in foods such as konjac root. It consists of a polysaccharide chain of β-D glucose and β-D-mannose with attached acetyl groups, and it contains β-1,4 linkages. This net-like structure allows it to store water and increase its volume many times over, leading to a feeling of satiety.
Effect on blood sugar:
Gel formation in the intestine slows down the absorption and breakdown of carbohydrates, which in turn delays the release of glucose into the blood. This helps to slow down the rise in blood sugar levels after eating, which remain stable over a longer period of time.
Effect on cholesterol levels:
Glucomannan locks bile acids and (especially LDL-) cholesterol into the gel structure in the intestine, which leads to reduced reabsorption and increases excretion.
It has no direct effect on fat loss and thermogenesis, but can support them through sustained satiety.
Excretion:
Glucomannan is highly fermented by host bacteria, as it passes relatively unchanged into the colon because human salivary and because pancreatic amylase cannot split the β-1,4 linkage. It is therefore excreted largely unchanged. Overall, glucomannan can remain in the body for up to 48 hours and temporarily increase body weight due to the bound water.
Risk:
Insufficient water intake can lead to bloating, caking and constipation. Especially in the case of gastroesophageal irritation (e.g. by purging), severe throat constipation can occur. The absorption of medication, vitamins and minerals can also be reduced. Medication and supplements should therefore be taken at a different time during the day, at least 2 hours apart.
If you are unsure about this, ask a doctor! This post is not medical advice! Stay safe 🩷
Sources:
https://scholar.google.com/scholar?hl=de&as_sdt=0%2C5&q=glucomannan+metabolism&oq=#d=gs_qabs&t=1700576363028&u=%23p%3DWdUsgvYYBpMJ
https://scholar.google.com/scholar?hl=de&as_sdt=0%2C5&q=glucomannan+metabolism&oq=#d=gs_qabs&t=1700576415789&u=%23p%3DXr-ECrHgqt8J
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FINALLY GOT MY HANDS ON THESE!!! 😩😩😩
They're so good and so incredibly sweet, I can't believe they're only 3-5 calories each!!! 🧋
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