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As temperatures rise, many people find themselves craving a refreshing bowl of noodles rather than a heavy meal. Whether it's spicy mixed noodles or a chilled noodle dish, noodles are a popular summer comfort food. The downside is that noodle-based meals are often high in carbohydrates and may leave you feeling hungry again not long after eating.
For those who can't imagine giving up noodles, there is a simple solution: reduce the amount of wheat noodles and replace part of them with vegetables cut into noodle-like strands. Zucchini, carrots and cucumbers can all be sliced into long, thin strips using a julienne peeler or vegetable slicer, creating "vegetable noodles" that add bulk, texture and nutrients while lowering the calorie content of a meal.
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