Research has demonstrated that eating vegetables before tucking into the rest of our plate can have a positive impact on our blood sugars. Dietary carbohydrates eaten after vegetables were digested more slowly and required less insulin to break them down.
A great way to start a meal with vegetables is a home made vegetable soup. Try this Butternut and Ginger Soup packed with vitamins and minerals and antioxidants to support our immune system, skin, digestion and energy levels. Completely Vegan!
If you are unsure if your an consume any of these ingredients please seek advice from your medical practitioner or nutritionist first.
Reference:
Imai, S et al. (2014). ‘Effect of eating vegetables before carbohydrates on glucose excursions in patients with type 2 diabetes’. Journal of Clinical Biochemical Nutrition 54 (1) 7-11