White Bread
You probably don’t need us to tell you that white bread isn’t as healthy as wholegrain bread. And while people with diabetes shouldn’t eat too much bread, they can do so in moderation as long as that bread is wholemeal. That’s because white bread is full of sugar, which can raise your blood sugar level and ultimately rely more on your insulin. Plus, there are so many other benefits of wholegrain bread.
Wholegrain bread is incredibly high in fiber, which people with diabetes should be looking for. In fact, fiber can help the way your body responds to eating sugar, which is definitely a positive.
Muffins
There are two types of muffins in this world: good muffins and bad muffins. Good muffins are the ones made from wholegrain flour and grains that are chock-full of fiber and vitamins, while bad muffins are instead packed full of sugar, preservatives, and other nasties that won’t sit well with a diabetic and their blood sugar levels. Thankfully, you don’t have to completely rule muffins out of your diabetic diet.
If you’re diabetic and looking for a sweet treat, there’s no harm in eating a good muffin every now and then. Just make sure that you do so in moderation, and avoid bad muffins at all costs.