starchy foods in one sitting can cause this, leading to stress on the body.
Substitutes are possible without compromising on flavor.
Vegetable or canola oil can be used in the place of butter, solid fat or even coconut oil, for example, to decrease the saturated fat content of a dessert, Cary adds.
“Even if something calls for coconut oil, swapping it with butter is better because coconut oil has a higher concentration of saturated fat than butter,” Cary notes.
“Also, adding things like healthy fats, protein and fiber to desserts really helps with the reaction on your blood sugar,” she says.
Increase fiber by swapping whole wheat flour for the recipe’s white flour. Using wheat flour and adding nuts to the dessert will still cause blood sugar to rise, but it will fall much more slowly instead of going straight down.
Watch your alcohol consumption
Watch out for too much alcohol consumption, which can affect blood sugar and cause reflux.
Hard liquors have the lowest impact on these, while wine and beer contain sugar. Mixing hard liquors with a sugar-free mixer is a better option, Cary says.
Navigating the Thanksgiving meal can be both tempting and challenging, but with these tips, you can remain healthy while enjoying a delicious meal with the family.