Eating carbs with protein, fat, and fiber can help promote more stable blood sugar. How you eat also matters, and eating more slowly and early in the day can prevent blood sugar spikes. Other healthy habits like getting enough sleep are crucial for balanced blood sugar.
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You can opt-out at any time by visiting our Preferences page or by clicking "unsubscribe" at the bottom of the email. Advertisement You don't have to cut out carbs to balance your blood sugar for better health and energy , according to a top nutrition researcher. It's not just what you eat, but how you eat that matters when it comes to reducing blood sugar dips and spikes, according to Sarah Berry, professor at King's College in London and chief scientist at ZOE , a personalized nutrition and health science company.
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While a rise in blood sugar after eating carbs is natural and not necessarily a problem, Berry said, having blood sugar that's too high or too low can increase inflammation, ra.