Inexpensive cereal product effectively lowers blood sugar

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Scientists came to the conclusion , that by replacing potatoes and rice with lentils, you can achieve a 35% reduction in blood sugar.

A new study shows that an inexpensive legume product – lentils – can counteract sharp spikes in blood sugar.

< p>According to the summary of a study conducted by scientists from the University of Guelph, “replacing potatoes with lentils can help reduce blood sugar levels by 35 percent”. its consumption reduces the likelihood of chronic diseases associated with improper regulation of glucose levels.

In their opinion, replacing half a portion of starchy side dishes with lentils can significantly improve the body's response to carbohydrates, which are quickly broken down into glucose and cause an increase in blood sugar.

Scientists announced their findings in the publication of the Journal of Nutrition. According to them, legumes, such as lentils, can slow down digestion and at the same time slow down the release of sugars contained in starch into the bloodstream – this lowers blood glucose levels.

In the researchers' experiment, people replaced part of their side dish of rice or potatoes on lentils. Scientists recommend doing this to others, especially those who are prone to prediabetes or type 2 diabetes.

“Cereals contain components that inhibit enzymes involved in glucose absorption, and the fiber contained in them can stimulate the production of short-chain fatty acids, and also help lower blood glucose levels,” said the head of the study, Professor Alison Duncan.