Ever wondered 🧐, how eating a sweet (ice cream) with something healthy (veggies) will help you in every possible way?
Yes, that’s correct.
This is due to the fact that whenever we eat something, our blood sugar rises. Higher blood sugar levels can lead to a series of problems including diabetes. Now, How much will this level rise depending on the Glycemic index?
–> The glycaemic index (GI) is a way that carbohydrates in foods and drinks are ranked according to how quickly they raise the glucose level of the blood (also known as ‘blood sugar level’). Higher GI means this food will increase blood sugar quickly.
What are the problems with high blood sugar?
- Heart disease or heart attack
- Stroke
- Kidney damage
- Nerve damage
- Eye damage
- Skin problems
More blood sugar -> more insulin. Increased insulin levels lead to fat storage and weight gain. Over time, if glucose is consistently elevated due to diet and insulin production is constantly active, our cells can become “numb” to insulin, which is called insulin resistance. ( will make a video in the future )
So the Solution :
And ice cream falls in the HIGH GI category so when we combine any food with a high GI and low GI ( veggies and fibers ), The resulting GI is within a range that is perfectly healthy for us.
How to lower Blood sugar levels in general?
- More whole grains, nuts, legumes, fruits, vegetables without starch, and other foods with a low glycemic index
- Fewer foods with a high glycemic index, like potatoes, white rice, and white bread
- Less sugary foods, including candy, cookies, cakes, and sweet drinks
- The rate of ingestion can also help in this. Sipping apple juice ( high Blood sugar ) == eating apple ( takes more time ) -> lower blood sugar
From next time , remember to have fibers/veggies with every high GI food.
References : https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/glycemic-index
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