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Blood sugar spikes could hinge on the order you eat your food, study suggests
New York Post • • health
Key Points:
- A study published in Diabetes found that mice given olive oil 15 minutes before glucose experienced smaller early blood sugar spikes, suggesting that the order of nutrient intake affects glucose absorption.
- The effect was linked to slower stomach emptying and early increases in hormones glucagon and GLP-1, which together help moderate blood sugar rise.
- Researchers caution that while meal sequencing shows promise as a practical strategy to manage blood sugar, further studies are needed to confirm these findings in humans.
- Nutrition experts emphasize that the key takeaway is to build balanced meals with healthy fats, protein, fiber, and carbohydrates rather than relying on specific foods like olive oil as quick fixes.
- Practical advice includes starting meals with foods like leafy greens dressed with olive oil or protein before carbohydrates, as food order may influence blood sugar alongside overall meal quality.
