Better Blood Sugar in 60 Minutes
Happy Thanksgiving!
I hope you have the perfect, peaceful holiday today. But let’s be honest, plenty of us will have to deal with a family member that gets on our nerves.
However, dealing with annoying Uncle Al could be the least of your worries because if you’re not careful, the worst thing for your nerves will be the damage caused by dangerous blood sugar spikes.
You see, no matter how much you weigh—or how fit you are—overindulging at your Thanksgiving table (and beyond) can lead to harmful blood sugar spikes.
Over time, that can cause nerve and blood vessel damage even if you’re not diabetic.
As I explained last week, the best option is to eat in moderation. But for added blood sugar protection this holiday season, try sipping on this potent beverage…
For this study, participants downed a sugary drink that would cause an immediate spike in blood sugar levels—just like the ones you’ll experience when you eat a slice of Aunt Sue’s pecan pie.
Then the volunteers sipped on black tea.
Sixty minutes later, their blood sugar levels were significantly lower.
The results revealed that black tea can help accelerate the removal of sugar from your blood.
Even if you skip dessert, indulging in high-glycemic foods like rice, potatoes, and pasta causes blood sugar to rise faster than lower glycemic foods such as fruits and vegetables.
I can’t stress this enough…
Even if your HbA1c levels (a measurement of blood sugar over time) are normal, after-meal blood sugar spikes can be a problem.
In the short term, they trigger lethargy and hunger, and in the long term, they can cause issues with your kidneys, nerves, eyes, and heart.
So, go ahead and enjoy a serving of mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, and pumpkin pie today. Just be sure to wash them all down with a cup of black tea.
Unsweetened, of course.
P.S. Worried about long-term blood sugar issues? Ditch the dieting for better blood sugar control.
Source:
Butacnum A, Chongsuwat R, Bumrungpert A. Black tea consumption improves postprandial glycemic control in normal and pre-diabetic subjects: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover study. Asia Pac J Clin Nutr. 17.01;26(1):59-64. doi: 10.6133/apjcn.112015.08. PMID: 28049262
