Bread first or last? Does food order affect blood sugar?

About this episode

The episode discusses whether the order of eating food can impact blood sugar levels and insulin response.

861. Can the order in which you eat your food "flatten the curve" of your blood sugar? From social media influencers to clinical research, a lot of people are talking about meal sequencing. This week, Monica breaks down whether saving your carbs for last actually improves insulin response, prevents Type 2 diabetes, or if it’s just another "hack" that doesn't hold up for everyone. Nutrition Diva is a Quick and Dirty Tips podcast, hosted by Monica Reinegal. New to Nutrition Diva? Check out our special Spotify playlist for a collection of the best episodes curated by our team and Monica herself!  We've also curated some great playlists on specific episode topics including Staying Strong as We Age , Diabetes , Weight Loss That Lasts and Gut Health ! Also, find a playlist of our bone health series, Stronger Bones at Every Age .  Have a question for Nutrition Diva? Email: nutrition@quickanddirtytips.com Discover more from Nutrition Diva: Facebook   LinkedIn Newsletter Transcripts available at QuickandDirtyTips.com . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Monica Reinagel

Topics covered

• blood sugar
• meal sequencing
• insulin response
• Type 2 diabetes
• nutrition

Keywords

• blood sugar
• meal order
• insulin
• Type 2 diabetes
• nutrition tips

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Organizations: QuickAndDirtyTips.com, Nutrition Diva, Acast

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