How to Eat Carbs WITHOUT Blood Sugar Spikes (Bread, Potatoes, Rice, etc.) – 8 Solid Strategies
Can you eat carbs without seeing a big blood sugar spike? Yes! In this video, I’ll share 8 of my favorite strategies (plus 2 bonus tips) that can help you enjoy carbs like bread, potatoes, and rice while keeping blood sugar levels stable.
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🔍 Key Strategies Covered:
✔ Portion Size Matters – Learn how to adjust serving sizes for better blood sugar control
✔ Choose the Right Carbs – Not all carbs are equal; glycemic index and glycemic load explained
✔ Fiber is Your Friend – How high-fiber carbs can blunt blood sugar spikes
✔ Pair Carbs with Protein & Fat – Why “don’t eat naked carbs” is a game-changer
✔ Insulin Timing (for Insulin Users) – Pre-bolusing and timing strategies
✔ Move After Eating – How light activity can lower post-meal spikes
✔ Solid vs. Liquid Carbs – Why drinking carbs leads to faster spikes
✔ Time Your Carbs Right – Eating carbs later in the day for better glucose control
💡 Bonus Tips:
🥶 Cold vs. Hot Foods – Can cooling carbs reduce their impact on blood sugar?
🍌 Ripe vs. Unripe Foods – How ripeness affects digestion and blood sugar levels
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📌 Resources & Links:
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🍞 Low-Carb Bread Review: https://youtu.be/Y8MhuxnN6mc
🍭Low-Carb Snack Review: https://youtu.be/wJ1vt6quj8A
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Video Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:05 Portion Control: How Serving Size Affects Blood Sugar
3:13 Best Carbs for Stable Blood Sugar (Low GI & GL Foods)
4:06 Fiber-Rich Foods That Prevent Blood Sugar Spikes
5:17 Don’t Eat Naked Carbs! Pairing Carbs with Protein & Fat
6:40 Insulin Timing Tips to Reduce Blood Sugar Spikes
7:56 Post-Meal Movement: How Exercise Lowers Blood Sugar
9:09 Liquid vs. Solid Carbs: Why Drinking Carbs Spikes BG
10:01 Best Time to Eat Carbs for Better Blood Sugar Control
11:12 Cold vs. Hot Foods: Does Temperature Impact Blood Sugar?
11:53 Undercooked & Unripe Foods: A Trick for Lower GI?