Cycle 16 – Item 158

Post 5,637

12 (Thu) June 2025

Greek Yogurt with Blueberry Compote & Walnuts

3.5

by me

in my office

-Seongsu, Seongdong, Seoul, Republic of Korea-

solo

For about 2 days, I tried the keto diet – wherein around 70% of calories derive from fat + 20% protein + 10% carbohydrates – but gave up upon quickly realizing (a) how such a diet is virtually impossible to maintain in Korea, especially at lunch time at work, when 99% of options involve rice or noodles, and (b) how eating so much fat can feel icky.

In the lead-up, I had purchased several tubs of Greek yogurt, understanding it to be keto friendly, but only if full fat.  When I got home and read the label, I saw that the product is nonfat, thus keto unfriendly.

Compote is a European dessert.  Large chunks of fruit, simmered in water, seasoned with sugar and spices, resulting in a thick syrup.

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