Here are the worst possible foods you could eat if you suffer from diabetes!
1. White rice
A study taken on 350,000 participants showed that eating white rice on a daily basis increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. In fact, any food that is highly processed, fried, or cooked with white flour should best be avoided.
Unfortunately, the same goes for white pasta, which is made from highly processed flour as it can increase blood sugar levels in a similar way to sugar. If you’re a pasta enthusiast like me, you can just pick a healthy option as I suggest in my post, ‘What happens in your body when you eat pasta?’.
Pro Tip: Did you know that brown rice contains four times more protein than white rice? Much like black rice, this option is very healthy and nutrient-dense; plus, you can cook it just as you’d cook white rice so you won’t feel much of a difference.
2. Blended coffees
We’ve already made it clear that coffee is our long-time friend that can wake us up nicely and prevent cardiovascular problems.
However, adding syrup, sugar, whipped cream, or pretty much any other topping to your morning cup of coffee can easily bring a huge spike in blood sugar levels.
Think about it: just a 16-ounce Frappucino from Starbucks contains 500 calories, 98 grams of carbs, and 9 grams of fat. Therefore, while the caffeine itself is healthy, any blended alternatives can do more harm than good for those suffering from diabetes.
Pro Tip: Next time you ask for a coffee, choose a 12-oz light, non-fat version. This way, you only get 60-200 calories which instantly makes your morning cup much healthier.
