03/11/2026
Your food order matters more than you think.
The way you sequence your food can influence your post-meal blood sugar response.
It's not just about what's on your plate. It's also about the order in which you eat it.
Starting your meal with carbohydrates may lead to a faster rise in blood glucose compared with eating vegetables and protein first. Repeatedly high post-meal glucose levels can make blood sugar management more challenging, particularly if you have insulin resistance or diabetes.
Here's a simple change to try:
→ 🥬 Veggies first: Fibre helps slow digestion and glucose absorption.
→ 🥘 Protein next: Include dal, paneer, eggs or chicken to make your meal more balanced.
→ 🍚 Carbs last: Have your rice or roti after your vegetables and protein to help moderate the post-meal glucose rise.
The science behind it:
A Weill Cornell study published in Diabetes Care found that eating vegetables and protein before carbohydrates resulted in approximately 37% lower blood glucose at the 60-minute mark compared with eating carbohydrates first. The study involved a small group of people with type 2 diabetes, so individual responses may vary.
One small change at mealtime can make a difference. No extreme diets. No unnecessary food restrictions. Just a more mindful approach to eating.
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