Refined carbs, lovingly referred to as stuffing, rolls, and pies, burn fast and crash hard. Add a little protein and fiber, though, and suddenly you've got a balanced meal that leaves you feeling satiated instead of utterly stuffed.
- Glucose spikes caused by refined carbs' can lead to crashes, fatigue,
and hunger
- Adding protein and fiber slows digestion and glucose absorption, stabilizing blood sugar and improving satiety
- High fiber meals can reduce postprandial glucose spokes by up to 35%**
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