Dong vermicelli is made from cassava starch, low in fat and cholesterol. However, its main ingredient is still refined starch.
According to the International Tables of Glycemic Index, the glycemic index (GI) of vermicelli ranges from 60-70, belonging to the mid- to high group. This means that eating vermicelli can cause blood sugar to rise faster than whole grains.
Foods with a high glycemic index will increase blood glucose quickly, putting pressure on the pancreas to secrete more insulin.
For people at risk of diabetes, regular consumption of dishes such as vermicelli can aggravate insulin resistance.
In the morning, after a long night without eating, the body is more sensitive to the amount of carbohydrates taken in.
When eating a bowl of vermicelli, especially vermicelli cooked with a spicy and low-fiber broth, the amount of starch absorbed quickly causes blood sugar to suddenly increase.
This is different from eating vermicelli with green vegetables and protein, which can slow down the absorption of sugar.
In addition, the habit of adding more spices such as oil, bone broth or fried topping makes this morning's dish more difficult to control energy.
High blood sugar after breakfast not only causes fatigue and sleepiness but also affects long-term health. The condition of "psiep blood sugar after breakfast" is an independent risk factor for increased cardiovascular complications in patients with type 2 diabetes.
This shows that choosing the right breakfast dish is no less important than controlling total daily sugar.
Dong vermicelli is not a "banned" food, but needs to be eaten properly. Healthy people can still enjoy it 1-2 times a week, with the condition:
Combine with lots of green and lean vegetables (chicken, fish, shrimp) to increase fiber and protein.
Limit the broth with a lot of oil; you should choose how to cook the protein bar.
Do not eat on a completely empty stomach, you can eat it with low-sugar fruits such as grapefruit or apples to slow down glucose absorption.
