Blood Sugar Balancing Act
Good Carbs, Bad Carbs » iFitandHealthy.com
It is a good idea to cut back on foods that are high on the glycemic index since they cause fat-storing spikes in blood sugar.But there are a few tricks that you can try so you won’t have to stop eating your favorites. For starters, pair high-GI foods with low-GI fare like eggs, cheese, poultry, fish or lean beef.
The protein in these foods slows the gut’s absorption of sugars, cutting the GI of high-carb foods by 33 percent or more. For example, when a baked potato is topped with cheese, its GI drops from 93 to 39.
You can also enjoy a small side of veggies drizzled with 4 tsp. apple cider vinegar. This may slows starch absorption. With a more stabilized blood sugar level, it’ll be easier to achieve a slimmer physique you’re after. [source: Ann Louise Gittleman, Ph.D.]
And you wonder why a “balanced diet” is so important.