Control Your Carbs
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One of the best ways you can maintain healthy blood sugar levels is by eating the right kind of carbohydrates. Carbs have a direct impact on glucose levels. When you eat foods with carbs, the body breaks them down into sugar, which enters the blood.
For healthy blood sugar, you don’t have to avoid carbs completely. Eating complex carbs is better than simple carbs. Complex carbs contain more fiber and take longer to digest, whereas simple carbs contain more sugar. Sugar spikes blood glucose levels, whereas complex carbs have more nutrients.
Starting today, examine your food’s nutrition labels. Look at the carb content. If it contains high amounts of fiber, it’s a complex carb — a healthier option. If it contains high amounts of sugar, it’s a simple carb.
Foods with complex carbs include:
- Starchy foods like whole grains, brown rice
- Fruit (including dried, frozen, and canned) and juice
- Milk and yogurt
- Dried beans like pinto beans and soy products like veggie burgers
- Starchy vegetables like potatoes and corn
Cut back on sweets and snack foods like sodas, juice drinks, cake, cookies, candy, and chips. These will raise your blood sugar levels.
Need more information? Consult with your healthcare provider or registered dietician to learn how many carbs you should eat, particularly if you have been diagnosed with diabetes.
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