In fact, avoiding some of the worst foods for yourblood sugaris a great place to start.
What makes an item of food good or bad for your blood glucose?
Once you read through them, be sure to check outThe Absolute Worst Drinks for High Blood Sugar.
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What this means is that natural sweeteners can still spike your blood glucose just as much as white sugar.
So instead of reaching for honey or agave, try a zero-calorie sweetener like monk fruit or stevia.
This punch in of food is often loaded with trans fat because of the oil used to fry it.
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White potatoes
Whitepotatoesmay not be the best food for your blood sugar.
“Instead, try plain Greek or Icelandic yogurt and add a little honey to sweeten it yourself.”
Both Greek yogurt and Icelandic yogurt have more protein than regular yogurt, which can helpbalance your blood sugar.
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To dress up your yogurt, top it with fresh fruit or seeds for some added fiber.
Anzolvar says that the fiber may help to stabilize blood sugar as well.
The most common smoothie bowl is theacaibowl, made of deep purple fruit.
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Although delicious, and typically nutritious, premade ones don’t have the same effect as a fresh bowl.
Instead, she believes it’s best to make your smoothies and smoothie bowls at home.
Or, ask your local smoothie shop to add some real fruitboth fresh and frozen work.
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“Limit the fruit juice,” says Ehsani.
Plus, some seeds or nuts like chia seeds or flax seeds."
“The glycemic index only measures foods when eaten alone,” says Azzaro.
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“Try serving it with a side of scrambled eggs or sprinkle some chopped-upwalnutsinto your bowl.
Or, have a side of Greek yogurt or cottage cheese.”
It is best to be avoided until your blood sugar is in a safer range."
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A previous version of this story was published on August 12, 2022.
It has been updated to include additional copy and proofreading revisions, additional research, and updated contextual links.
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