Ignore the Front of the Package Don’t fall for health halos ! The front is marketing, not science. Common Traps: ● “ Gluten-Free ” → Doesn’t mean low sugar or low carb. Soda is gluten-free! ● “ Vegan ” → Doesn’t mean healthy. Sugar and processed oils are vegan. ● “ Organic ” → Still can spike your glucose. Organic sugar is still sugar. 📌 Always fl... See more

Carb-to-Fiber Ratio Look for a minimum of 1 gram of fi ber for every 5 grams of total carbs. This is a natural ratio found in whole fruits and helps reduce spikes. You can calculate this ratio by fi nding the number next to Total Carbohydrates and dividing it by 5. Try to fi nd a food that has that amount of Dietary Fiber (or as close to it as... See more

Check the Ingredients List ● Ingredients are listed in order of quantity : what comes fi rst is what the product contains most of. ● If sugar or any of its aliases is in the fi rst 5 ingredients , that product is a dessert , even if it's labeled as a cereal, protein bar, or snack. ● Common sugar names to look out for (these are still sugar, even if... See more

Read the Nutrition Facts Forget calories, they don’t tell you how the food affects your glucose. Instead, focus on these 3 lines: → Total Carbohydrates : this includes all starches and sugars, which turn into glucose. → Dietary Fiber : slows digestion and reduces glucose spikes. → Protein : keeps you full, fl attens spikes, and supports your body.... See more