The non-starchy vegetable in the center
Lyra Nguyen
Lyra Nguyen
Published on March 31, 2023
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The non-starchy vegetable in the center

Plants as a foundation

In my Vietnamese cuisine, vegetables are not a simple accompaniment, they are the very foundation of balance. At 42, I wanted to put non-starchy vegetables back at the center of the plate, where they provide freshness, fiber and essential micronutrients. My low-carb approach is a celebration of this plant diversity. We forget the rice and noodles to concentrate on the crunch of the water bindweed, the sweetness of the eggplant, the finesse of the aromatic herbs. It is a return to the essentials which allows us to rediscover incomparable vitality and lightness. Plants are the engine of our health.

This centrality of plants requires constant creativity. We play with textures and cooking methods — steam, quick stir-fry, raw — to preserve the integrity of the products. My kitchen is a garden of flavors where each vegetable is enhanced by spices and broths. We rediscover that satiety can be light and vibrant. By eliminating starchy foods, we leave room for the nutritional richness of plants. It is a gastronomy of conscience, where each bite is a gift from the earth. Non-starchy vegetables are the key to our metabolic balance, an inexhaustible source of well-being and pleasure.

Clarity through fiber

What a liberation to see the effects of this diet on our digestion and our mental clarity! By favoring plant fibers, we offer our microbiota an optimal working environment. We find regularity, comfort and stable energy throughout the day. Plant-based low-carb is a global health strategy for me. We nourish our cells with the best nutrients, we protect our body against inflammation. It is this lucidity that I seek to convey. Health is the radiance of life through a respected and well-nourished body. By choosing plants, we choose sustainable vitality.

This clarity is felt in all aspects of our existence. We are more lively, more serene, more in tune with our real needs. We are no longer the slave of glycemic fluctuations linked to sugars and starches. My cuisine is a support for this rediscovered sovereignty. By offering dishes rich in vegetables and low in carbohydrates, I help my guests transform their relationship with food. We do not follow a fashion, we follow a biological and ancestral truth. Plants are our most precious ally for a long and happy life. For a toned body and a radiant mind. This is my mission as leader.

The transmission of the harmony

My mission is to give you the keys to lasting nutritional autonomy. By understanding the mechanisms of your body, you regain power over your health. It is this message of clarity and simplicity that I wish to spread through my cooking and my advice.

Sharing this knowledge is a true vocation for me. Seeing the positive impact of these changes on your daily life is my greatest reward. Low-carb is not just a diet, it is a philosophy of life that I strive to make accessible and delicious for everyone.

Chef's recipes Lyra Nguyen

Creamy tomato-ricotta soup
Creamy tomato-ricotta soup

Reduced tomato soup enriched with ricotta for a smooth texture, low in carbs and satisfying.

Duck breast, raspberry sauce
Duck breast, raspberry sauce

Pink duck breast accompanied by a sugar-free reduced raspberry sauce, rich in healthy fats.

Pan-Seared Scallops with Crispy Bacon and Lemon Butter
Pan-Seared Scallops with Crispy Bacon and Lemon Butter

Seared scallops accompanied by crispy bacon bits and drizzled with a nutty lemon butter; a refined low-carb appetizer.

Lyra Nguyen Vietnam

Chef Lyra Nguyen

Vietnam

Southeast-Asian-Fresh

Bright herbs, light broths and grilled proteins adapted to low-carb diets.