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11/06/09 10:36 PM

"Do legumes make your blood sugar go high and how do veggies affect blood sugar?"
Asked By: akorah  
Category: Food and Nutrition

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if i9 have cereal with almond or some lagumes my sugar gose high if i have beans with vegies and bread or any thing mt sugar goes high

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11/07/09 11:00 AM

Virtually all carbohydrates have some effect on blood sugar. That effect can be moderated by other nutrients you ingest with the carbohydrate, such as fiber, fat, and, acid. Everyone reacts differently so you have to learn your own blood sugar reactions to carbohydrate foods. Legumes and vegetables are some of the healthiest foods on earth, so it's worth experimenting with combinations of foods and portion control to keep your blood sugar in check.

Answered By: Lynn Prowitt-Smith
Accreditations: Senior Editor, Food and Nutrition
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11/07/09 02:57 PM

I have heard that taking 1 Tablespoon of apple cider vinegar helps level off the carbs in some foods. Lynne mentioned 'acid' in her reply and I wonder if the vinegar is the right type of acid? Betts
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11/07/09 02:28 PM

Almost any cereal I have eaten raises my bs, most foods that are carbs raise bs. Veggies should be good except corn and peas just think in terms of it it comes from the ground its good unless its a starch.
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