🥦Minimizing high glycemic index foods can help prevent blood sugar spikes.
🥔Eating cooled starchy foods that have undergone retrogradation can lower blood sugar response.
🍗Adding protein, fat, and fiber to meals can reduce blood sugar levels.
🥗Pairing high carb foods with non-starchy vegetables can lower blood sugar response.
🍅Incorporating vinegar into meals can significantly reduce blood sugar spikes.
What is a blood sugar spike?
—A blood sugar spike refers to an increase in blood sugar levels to 180 milligrams per deciliter or higher.
Who is at risk of experiencing blood sugar spikes?
—People with diabetes or pre-diabetes are likely to experience blood sugar spikes frequently.
How can I prevent blood sugar spikes without reducing carbohydrate intake?
—By following strategies such as minimizing high glycemic index foods, eating cooled starchy foods, adding protein, fat, and fiber to meals, pairing high carb foods with non-starchy vegetables, and incorporating vinegar into meals.
Can adding vinegar to meals help prevent blood sugar spikes?
—Yes, adding vinegar to meals has been shown to significantly lower blood sugar response.
What are some examples of high glycemic index foods?
—Examples of high glycemic index foods include white rice, corn flakes, white flour bread, potato, soda, and beer.
02:58Minimizing high glycemic index foods can help prevent blood sugar spikes.
04:51Eating cooled starchy foods that have undergone retrogradation can lower blood sugar response.
06:34Adding protein, fat, and fiber to meals can reduce blood sugar levels.
08:19Pairing high carb foods with non-starchy vegetables can lower blood sugar response.
10:39Incorporating vinegar into meals can significantly reduce blood sugar spikes.
