Go Higher On Your Fiber

Fiber slows down our ability to digest cabohydrates and our absorption of the sugars from carbohydrates in our gut. Because of this, our blood sugar level is prevented from spiking dangerously, which helps our body cope by not letting it release the insulin it makes all at once.

It is also important to know what kind of fiber as there are two kinds: Soluble which dissolve easier, and insoluble, which remain undigested longer. While both are important in maintaining a healthier body, soluble fibers pay a larger role in controlling blood sugar.

Nutritionists say that eating between 25grams and 38grams of fiber from fruits, vegetables, legumes, and whole grains daily, leads to better overall health.