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Is food sequencing worth a try? Here’s what the science says
Experts say eating vegetables first may help slow glucose spikes and improve appetite control for people with diabetes, prediabetes or gestational diabetes.
- Food sequencing, also known as 'carbohydrate-last eating,' is gaining attention from health experts and social media influencers as a strategy to manage blood sugar by controlling the order of food consumption at meals.
- Proponents suggest starting meals with nonstarchy vegetables for fiber, or with Protein and healthy fats, because these foods take longer to digest and delay carbohydrate absorption, naturally blunting blood sugar spikes.
- This dietary shift may help people with diabetes, prediabetes, or gestational diabetes manage blood sugar levels, while a steadier rise in glucose can also reduce energy crashes and cravings later in the day.
- "It's definitely a hack, but it's worth trying, and it could be a helpful tool to add to existing strategies for managing blood sugar," explains Nancy Oliveira, a registered dietitian and manager of the Nutrition and Wellness Service at Harvard-affiliated Brigham and Women's Hospital.
- However, consuming large portions of refined carbohydrates like white rice or pasta may reduce the benefit of food sequencing, experts caution, limiting its effectiveness as a standalone approach to blood sugar management.
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