In this guide, I’ll go through the steps to create a fiber-rich plate that not only helps with healthy digestion, but also regulates blood sugar and supports your overall health.
This breakdown makes fiber feel way less intimidating 👏 I love the “½ veggies, ¼ grains, ¼ protein” rule — so much simpler than obsessing over grams. I’ve been adding chia + flax to my smoothies lately and honestly didn’t expect how much better it makes me feel.
This was very helpful and simple to follow, thank you! Can I just ask your opinions on oats, I noticed you included them here and I love oatmeal but stopped eating it as I read it’s not great for blood sugar, there’s so much conflicting advice out there it can get quite confusing! 🫤
There’s a lot of conflicting info because people don’t understand the science behind nutrition. Oats are a carbohydrate, which your body will break down to glucose - aka spike your blood sugar. A spike in blood sugar is inevitably going to happen, it’s just about building a blood sugar friendly meal. So - oats are also a great source of fiber, which helps slow down digestion. Pairing your oats with a source of protein, healthy fats, and even more fiber is going to ensure you not only build a balanced breakfast but reduce that large blood sugar spike! So adding yogurt/protein powder, or almond butter, or berries on top is a good example of that. Hope that makes sense.
This was a terrific illustration of a balanced meal for gut health and I can't wait to try it. I am, however, so curious about the grain dish. What was in it, it looks delicious.
I was taught to not mix fruits and vegetables in the same meal because of competing digestive juices. Except like the fruits we think of like vegetables
This breakdown makes fiber feel way less intimidating 👏 I love the “½ veggies, ¼ grains, ¼ protein” rule — so much simpler than obsessing over grams. I’ve been adding chia + flax to my smoothies lately and honestly didn’t expect how much better it makes me feel.
Such beautiful photos! I love a colorful, balanced plate!
This was very helpful and simple to follow, thank you! Can I just ask your opinions on oats, I noticed you included them here and I love oatmeal but stopped eating it as I read it’s not great for blood sugar, there’s so much conflicting advice out there it can get quite confusing! 🫤
There’s a lot of conflicting info because people don’t understand the science behind nutrition. Oats are a carbohydrate, which your body will break down to glucose - aka spike your blood sugar. A spike in blood sugar is inevitably going to happen, it’s just about building a blood sugar friendly meal. So - oats are also a great source of fiber, which helps slow down digestion. Pairing your oats with a source of protein, healthy fats, and even more fiber is going to ensure you not only build a balanced breakfast but reduce that large blood sugar spike! So adding yogurt/protein powder, or almond butter, or berries on top is a good example of that. Hope that makes sense.
That makes perfect sense thanks!
This was a terrific illustration of a balanced meal for gut health and I can't wait to try it. I am, however, so curious about the grain dish. What was in it, it looks delicious.
Very helpful and clear directions. Thanks for the list of foods! That makes planning so much easier.
I was taught to not mix fruits and vegetables in the same meal because of competing digestive juices. Except like the fruits we think of like vegetables
eg tomatoes. Is this true?