Yogurt is a nutritious food, containing many probiotics, protein and low in sugar if chosen properly.
According to research, adding unsweetened yogurt to your diet can help reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes by up to 18%. However, an important factor is the timing of consumption.
Experts from the American Diabetes Association recommend that yogurt should be eaten in the mid-morning or after main meals to help control blood sugar more effectively.
A study published in the journal Nutrition, Metabolism and Cardiovascular Diseases showed that eating yogurt after breakfast helps slow down the rate of increase in blood sugar thanks to the combination of protein and probiotics that help improve insulin sensitivity.
Eating yogurt on an empty stomach or on an empty stomach can cause blood sugar to rise faster if yogurt contains sugar or simple carbohydrates.
Research from the British Journal of Nutrition confirms that eating yogurt as an evening snack, about 2 hours before bed, can help stabilize blood sugar at night thanks to the casein content - a slow-absorbing protein - in yogurt, which supports sleep metabolism.
To best control blood sugar, yogurt should be consumed after main meals or at snacks, avoid eating on an empty stomach. Prioritizing sugar-free, low-fat, and whey protein will optimize metabolic benefits and prevent the risk of hyperglycemia.
