The Truth About Sourdough Bread and Blood Sugar

🍞Sourdough bread can raise blood sugar, but usually to a lesser degree than most other breads.

📈The glycemic index (GI) of sourdough bread is in the low to medium range.

🩸The blood sugar response to sourdough bread depends on individual glucose tolerance and other factors in the meal.

💉Sourdough bread with a GI of about 55 will raise blood sugar, albeit to a lesser degree than higher GI breads.

🔬It's important for people with diabetes to be mindful of their overall diet and glucose management when consuming sourdough bread.

Does sourdough bread raise blood sugar?

—Yes, sourdough bread can raise blood sugar, although usually to a lesser degree than most other breads.

What is the glycemic index (GI) of sourdough bread?

—The GI of sourdough bread is in the low to medium range, typically around 55.

Can people with diabetes eat sourdough bread?

—Yes, people with diabetes can eat sourdough bread, but they should still be mindful of their blood sugar levels and overall diet.

Is sourdough bread a healthier option for people with diabetes?

—Sourdough bread may have a lower impact on blood sugar than some other breads, but it's important to consider overall nutrition and glucose management.

Are there other factors that affect the blood sugar response to sourdough bread?

—Yes, the individual's glucose tolerance and other foods consumed with sourdough bread can influence the blood sugar response.

00:00In this episode of KNOW WHAT YOU EAT, Dr. Chan discusses the impact of sourdough bread on blood sugar.

01:21The glycemic index (GI) of sourdough bread is in the low to medium range, typically around 55.

02:50The actual blood sugar response to sourdough bread depends on individual factors and other foods consumed in the meal.

04:28Sourdough bread can raise blood sugar, but usually to a lesser degree than most other breads.

05:19People with diabetes should be mindful of their blood sugar levels when consuming sourdough bread.