Mmastodon ScienceScience first seen 1 d ago, last 1 d ago, peak #2
Eating olive oil before carbs may blunt blood sugar spikes
Original: Is this why you should eat your salad first? > Eating olive oil before carbs has a surprising effect on blood sugar. Eat
New research suggests eating fat, such as olive oil, before carbohydrates dramatically reduces blood sugar spikes after meals. The effect has so far been shown in mice, but it points to a simple strategy — like having a salad with oil first — that could eventually help people manage blood sugar and diabetes risk. The findings are being shared as a practical, low-cost tip for everyday eating.
Why now: A simple dietary change that could help control blood sugar is generating widespread interest online.
Rank over time, top of the chart is #1. 3 snapshots from 1 d ago to 1 d ago.
Evidence
- Is this why you should eat your salad first? > Eating olive oil before carbs has a surprising effect on blood sugar. Eating fat before carbs dramatically reduced blood sugar spikes in mice, revealing a surprisingly simple strategy that could help people manage blood sugar.… · jackwilliambell@rustedneuron.com · 4
API: https://socialmediatrends-api.osmike.com/v1/trends/1877738