Click here for more articles by Kormedi.com. The sweet and spicy aroma of tteokbokki (spicy simmered rice cakes) wafting from a street stall is enough to tempt almost anyone. And once you've decided to indulge, it's easy to add fried snacks, sundae (Korean blood sausage) and a soft drink to the order. The problem is that this combination quickly turns into an extremely high-carbohydrate meal. Fortunately, you don't have to give up tteokbokki altogether. Choosing different toppings, beverages and desserts — along with making a few simple adjustments before and after eating — can make the meal less taxing on your blood sugar. Skipping meals beforehand can backfire People trying to manage their weight often think, "I'm having tteokbokki for dinner, so I'll skip lunch." But eating a large amount of refined carbohydrates such as rice cakes after a long fast can cause blood sugar to rise even more rapidly. Extreme hunger also encourages faster eating and makes it easier to overeat rice cakes or order extra toppings. Instead of skipping a meal, it is better to eat a light meal beforehand, esp