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Certain foods can send your blood sugar levels rising, with insulin rushing to keep up.
"Refined flours and sugar cause huge spikes in insulin and get absorbed quickly, which causes problems," says Mark Hyman, author of The Blood Sugar Solution.
When you are looking to adjust your diet to benefit your blood sugar levels, look at the whole meal instead of just individual ingredients, adds Jackie Mills, MS, RD. Pairing carbohydrates with protein, fat, or fiber helps slow down the absorption process. As you create your meals and snacks watch out for these 10 foods that can have a negative affect on your blood sugar levels.
