GlucoMenu® Tip of the Day:
Focus on whole grains when choosing bread and other starches. Whole grains are more nutrient dense and contain fiber.
Fiber is a type of carbohydrate found in fruits, vegetables, and grains. Why is fiber such a big deal?
Not only do fibrous foods contain many vitamins and minerals, fiber also packs health benefits including:
- Delaying sugar into the blood stream – slows how quickly sugar goes into your bloodstream and therefore may reduce peaks of blood sugar levels
- Reducing body weight – helps to make you feel full longer and may displace “empty calorie” foods
- Reducing blood cholesterol – if you have heart problems or high cholesterol, eating high fiber foods may help to reduce your blood cholesterol levels
- Alleviating constipation – helps to improve regularity
Choose whole grain bread, brown rice, and whole grain cereals more often to gain fiber
benefits. Limit white bread, white rice, and refined cereals.
Christine Carlson, MS, RD, BC-ADM, CDE
GlucoMenu® Nutrition Director
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Christine Carlson, Registered Dietitian &
Certified Diabetes Educator
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