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π You're Eating Food in the Wrong Order, Here's Why! ππ½
Maximise Your Health by Eating Foods in the Right Sequence
We often focus on what to eat and what to avoid. But what about how to eat?
It turns out that the order in which we eat our food can significantly impact our glucose levels.
Whether you have diabetes or are simply health-conscious, understanding this simple concept can help you optimise your overall health. Letβs dive in!
Why Does the Order of Eating Matter? π€
The same meal can have vastly different effects on your body depending on the sequence in which you eat its components. This principle is crucial for managing glucose levels, especially for those with diabetes, but it's beneficial for everyone (scroll down to the bottom to understand why glucose control is important even if you donβt have diabetes).
The Right Order to Eat Your Foods π
Research has shown that eating foods in a specific order can help control glucose levels (Figure 1). Here's the ideal sequence: