💥 How to use food pairing for blood sugar balance ⬇️⬇️
Food pairing is a way to combine 2 or more foods in a single meal or snack to support a healthy blood sugar response—rather than a quick sugar spike.
If you’ve heard of the glycemic index, the idea is similar but more practical.
Whereas the glycemic index gives an idea of how much a specific food will raise blood glucose levels, some perfectly healthy foods (like grapes and pineapple) have a high glycemic index.
With food pairing, it’s possible to still eat foods with a high glycemic index as long as they are paired with foods that slow their digestion and absorption.
Cool?
Studies show that the blood sugar response to carbohydrate-rich foods can be lowered by combining them with…
⭐ Protein, fat, fiber, or vinegar ⭐
Like this:
🍇 Grapes & Cheese
🥕 Carrots & Hummus
🍏 Apples & Almond Butter
🍅 Tomatoes & Olive Oil & Vinegar
Just remember: when it comes to blood sugar regulation, each person is unique. It’s always best to test and to work with a practitioner on a diet and plan that is specific to you!
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Reference
Murillo S, Mallol A, Adot A, et al. Culinary strategies to manage glycemic response in people with type 2 diabetes: A narrative review. Front Nutr. 2022;9:1025993. [link]