White Rice
Has anyone experienced high bloodsugars eating white rice? I have noticed everytime I eat white rice my blood sugars stay elevated and I believe it has also raised my A1C. Does anyone have any suggestions of a grain replacement? I'm trying brown rice now, but I'm not a fan of the taste and grain.
One other thing, whole grains like rice are slow to digest. So, and extended bolus might help - - especially with brown/black rice. White rice is more processed, so it breaks down a little faster. Portion size really is key here. You have to know how much rice you are eating in order to figure out how many carbs to bolus for. I would start with that, but if you're going high 3 - 4 hours after eating, the extended bolus would be the next thing to try.
Deondra,
Many high glycemic foods can do that.
I really try to look at portion size. Even then, my blood sugar can spike. So I play around with portion sizes until I โ get it rightโ for me.
For my body, I know 1/4 cup cooked brown rice is just right and it wonโt spike my blood sugar. ๐
Good luck!๐
It's common for white rice to cause blood sugar spikes due to its high glycemic index. Here are some grain replacements that might help manage your blood sugar levels better:
- Quinoa: High in protein and fiber, which can help stabilize blood sugar
- Barley: Contains soluble fiber that slows digestion and glucose Show Full Answer
Thanks for the the tip! I'm a salt and pepper, sometimes with turmeric and/or parsley type girl in my rice, but I know some people like sugar in thier rice...lol
When you think of rice, think of it like bread. We all know white bread raises our blood sugar more and faster than whole wheat. Whit bread has 0.6grams of fiber while whole wheat has 1.9grams. White rice has 0.6grams of fiber while brown rice has 3.6grams. Fiber makes the gut slower to digest so the carbs in brown rice are not released all at once. White rice is best if headed to the gym. I love brown rice with a pack of Splenda in it.
1 serving White rice takes 30-60minutes to digest in the stomach.
1 serving brown rice takes 90minutes to digest in the stomach.
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