According to nutrition experts, not all starches have the same effect on blood sugar. Some refined carbohydrate-rich foods can cause blood sugar levels to rise rapidly after meals.
White bread
White bread is made from refined flour, which has removed most of the fiber and nutrients. When it enters the body, this food quickly converts into glucose, causing blood sugar levels to rise. Experts recommend that diabetics replace it with whole wheat bread or whole grains.
White rice
White rice is a familiar food in many families' meals. However, the milling process has lost the bran and rice germs containing a lot of fiber. According to the American Diabetes Association, eating too much white rice can make it difficult to control blood sugar, especially in people with type 2 diabetes. Experts recommend using brown rice or combining rice with beans to slow down sugar absorption.
Sugary breakfast cereal
Many packaged grains contain large amounts of refined starch and added sugar. These products can cause blood sugar to rise rapidly in just a short time after eating. Patients should choose whole grains, less sugar and richer in fiber.
Experts emphasize that people with diabetes do not necessarily have to completely eliminate carbohydrates. It is important to choose quality carbohydrate sources, control your diet properly and combine with regular exercise to maintain stable blood sugar.
