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Why this 3-step meal sequence is a secret game changer for your blood sugar
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In Short: Doctors and nutritionists recommend a specific 3-step meal sequence to help manage blood sugar levels more effectively. Traditionally, people begin their meals with carbohydrates, which can lead to rapid spikes in blood
Doctors and nutritionists recommend a specific 3-step meal sequence to help manage blood sugar levels more effectively. Traditionally, people begin their meals with carbohydrates, which can lead to rapid spikes in blood sugar. However, a nutritionist advises starting with vegetables and protein, followed by carbohydrates, to slow down the gastric emptying process and reduce the body's insulin requirements.
This approach, according to Dr. Roehnelt, ensures that glucose enters the bloodstream more gradually. By doing so, the body needs less insulin to process the meal, potentially leading to better blood sugar control and overall health.
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- “Most people start their meal with bread, but this pattern makes their blood sugar rise quickly. Instead, start with the veggies, then the protein and fat and then add your carbs,” she explained.
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- The Indian Expresslink