K-food guide: How to make healthier gimbap

Click here for more articles by Kormedi.com. As blood sugar management gains more attention, gimbap (seaweed-wrapped rice rolls) has occasionally been labeled as a major culprit for raising blood sugar. But this is not true for all gimbap. Gimbap varies widely depending on how it’s made, and the degree to which it raises blood sugar can differ significantly. If it contains a lot of white rice and few vegetables, it can cause a sharp rise in blood sugar. On the other hand, if it includes mixed grains and plenty of vegetables, it can actually help regulate blood sugar and be a healthy meal. Cut down on the rice Gimbap often contains more rice than expected. In addition, ingredients like sweet pickled radish (danmuji) and processed meats (such as sausages or imitation crab), which are high in sugar or sodium, are sometimes included. Of course, the amount varies depending on the store or product, so it’s hard to generalize, but the combination overall is not ideal for blood sugar control. Another issue is how quickly people tend to eat gimbap. It’s often chosen as a quick meal when busy.

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