Lucius Posted October 6, 2020 Report Share Posted October 6, 2020 (edited) I've read studies where people who ate a high-glycemic meal for breakfast ate more calories at lunch, than people who ate a low-glycemic meal. The conclusion was that high-glycemic foods promote hunger, whereas low-glycemic foods are more satiating. Now, I eat OMAD (one meal a day) every single day and most of the food is in the form of a smoothie, which obviously raises its glycemic index. I actually prefer this, because it makes it easier for me to eat that much food in a single sitting. I don't think I would be even able to eat OMAD if all my food was in a solid form. My question is: Is there anything bad about eating mostly smoothies or just eating high-glycemic foods in general (for example eating instant oatmeal instead of regular oatmeal)? I carefully watch my caloric intake every day, so overeating is not an issue in my case. Edited October 6, 2020 by Lucius Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd Allen Posted October 6, 2020 Report Share Posted October 6, 2020 What is your typical post prandial blood sugar response curve? If you are happy with it then your eating pattern is probably ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucius Posted October 6, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2020 34 minutes ago, Todd Allen said: What is your typical post prandial blood sugar response curve? If you are happy with it then your eating pattern is probably ok. I have no idea. What is the easiest way to find out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd Allen Posted October 6, 2020 Report Share Posted October 6, 2020 (edited) A finger prick blood sugar test kit such as used by diabetics. The meters are often very inexpensive subsidized to gain future sales of expensive test strips similar to printers and razors sold at cost to secure future sales of ink and blades. Often one can get lucky and find a starter kit with a meter and 10 to 50 test strips for around $15. Testing at 1 and 2 hours after a meal can be sufficient if ones response is good although going every 30 minutes or even every 15 until blood sugar stabilizes at baseline will give a more complete picture for those with big swings and issues like reactive hypoglycemia. Edited October 6, 2020 by Todd Allen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucius Posted October 6, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2020 48 minutes ago, Todd Allen said: A finger prick blood sugar test kit such as used by diabetics. I'll order one and report back with the results 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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