Perceived as “good for health”, this vegetable can nevertheless increase your blood sugar level. Find out in what form it is best to consume it.
If you want to pay attention to your diet, it is important to take into account the glycemic index of the fruits and vegetables you consume. Indeed, this index classifies foods containing carbohydrates according to their effect on blood sugar, that is to say their influence on the blood glucose level, in the two hours after absorption. It is then appropriate to choose foods with a low glycemic index (less than 55). To do this, you must learn to be wary of those considered “good” for your health, but which in reality are not really… Discover one who hides his game well!
What vegetable is this?
Although rich in vitamins, fiber, minerals and beta-carotene, carrots still have a drawback: their high glycemic index! However, the problem only occurs when this vegetable is cooked. Its glycemic index goes from 16 when the carrot is raw to more than 50 when it is cooked, or 3 to 4 times higher!
What is this related to? In a video posted on TikTok, former nutritionist doctor Pierre Dukan explains that “during cooking, the carrots are subjected to heat which causes the pre-digestion of its fibers”. However, it is initially these same fibers which “allowed the sugars of the vegetable to pass very slowly into the blood. As a result, the sugars released by the cooked carrot pass very quickly into the blood and greatly raise blood sugar levels”, indicates the nutritionist. Eating cooked carrots could therefore be problematic for those looking to maintain stable blood sugar levels.
How to limit the glycemic index of this vegetable?
For carrot fans who are keen to take care of their health, it is better to eat them raw. Indeed, in this form, this vegetable retains its fiber content, slowing the absorption of sugar and thus limiting blood sugar peaks. Nutritionist Pierre Dunkan specifies: “When the carrot is eaten raw, its sugars are trapped in a very resistant matrix of fibers which slows down their passage into the blood and the rise in blood sugar”.
@doc.duk The secrets of raw or cooked carrots: discover its benefits and pitfalls to avoid! #carrot #glycemia #nutrition #health #fy ♬ original sound – Pierre Dukan
If you want to eat cooked carrots, it is recommended to use gentle cooking methods such as steaming. They will help to best preserve the fiber content of carrots. Another option is to accompany them with other foods rich in fiber in order to lessen the impact on blood sugar levels.
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