A Simple, Healthy Meal Idea
Putting this all together doesn’t have to be complicated. A perfect blood-sugar-balancing plate is all about combination and proportion. Imagine your dinner plate divided into sections.
Fill half of your plate with non-starchy vegetables. Think steamed broccoli, roasted asparagus, or a big, leafy green salad with a simple olive oil and vinegar dressing. These are packed with fiber and nutrients and have very little impact on blood sugar.
Fill one-quarter of your plate with a lean protein source. This could be a baked salmon fillet, grilled chicken breast, or lentils. Protein digests slowly and helps you feel full and satisfied, preventing overeating and stabilizing blood sugar.
Fill the final one-quarter of your plate with a high-fiber, complex carbohydrate. This is where you would put a small serving of quinoa, brown rice, or a piece of whole-grain bread. This provides sustained energy without the sharp spike.
Finally, don’t forget a healthy fat! A drizzle of olive oil on your veggies, a few slices of avocado on your salad, or the natural fats in salmon all help to slow down digestion and improve your body’s response to glucose. This simple formula creates a delicious, filling, and perfectly balanced meal every time.
