How to make rice and noodles healthier
Reducing the glycemic impact of carbohydrates on foods and meals: Strategies for the food industry and consumers with special focus on Asia.
Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional. Terms
Surprising Findings
The order you eat your food may be as important as what you eat.
Most people think blood sugar control is only about choosing 'good' carbs—but this review emphasizes meal sequence as a key factor, which is often overlooked.
Practical Takeaways
Try eating your vegetables and protein before your rice or noodles at each meal.
Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional. Terms
Surprising Findings
The order you eat your food may be as important as what you eat.
Most people think blood sugar control is only about choosing 'good' carbs—but this review emphasizes meal sequence as a key factor, which is often overlooked.
Practical Takeaways
Try eating your vegetables and protein before your rice or noodles at each meal.
Publication
Journal
Comprehensive reviews in food science and food safety
Year
2020
Authors
M. Wee, C. Henry
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Eating too many sugary or starchy foods and too many calories can make your body less responsive to insulin, which in turn can cause fat to build up in your liver and lead to a condition called fatty liver disease—even if you don’t drink alcohol.
Mixing different food tricks—like swapping ingredients, changing how food is made, or adjusting when and what you eat—might work better to keep blood sugar low than just doing one thing, and gives more options for both food makers and people eating the food.
Changing how foods like rice and noodles are made—using different ingredients or cooking methods—might help slow down how fast they raise your blood sugar, which could lower the risk of type 2 diabetes for people who eat a lot of these foods.
The order you eat your food, mixing carbs with protein or fat, or eating a little protein or fat first might help keep your blood sugar from spiking after a carb-heavy meal.