Foods That Affect Blood Glucose Levels

High-carbohydrate foods cause your blood sugar levels to rise the most, including sugar, bread and pasta.

Avocados may help lower blood sugar levels and protect you from developing metabolic syndrome.

Citrus fruits are considered low glycemic fruits. They don’t affect your blood sugar as much as sweeter fruits like watermelon.

If you have a cold, your blood sugar is already increased as your body tries to fight it off. Also watch cold medications as they can have ingredients that increase blood glucose levels.

The glycemic index is a system that assigns a number to foods that contain carbohydrates. These numbers indicate how much the food increases blood sugar.

Research shows that dietary habits influence disease risk. While certain foods may trigger chronic health conditions, others offer strong medicinal and protective qualities. Thus, many people argue that food is medicine. Yet, diet alone cannot and should not replace medicine in all circumstances. Do you look at food as if it can be medicine for your disease? If yes would you like more information on this, save the PDF for further conversation with your HCP.