The Impact of Food Combinations on Blood Sugar Levels

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Eating a cup of white rice and 10 cups of popcorn both contain 50 grams of carbs.
Eating large quantities of one type of food without any additions can cause spikes in blood sugar.
Adding fat, fiber, and protein to meals can slow down digestion and flatten the glycemic index.
Avocado is a good source of fat and fiber to add to meals.

This week we're tackling three big ideas about sugar: It causes hyperactivity in kids, it's as addictive as cocaine and it raises blood sugar in universal, predictably spiky ways.

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