Diabetes Care: Managing blood sugar can feel overwhelming, especially when you are trying to make small lifestyle changes that actually work. But sometimes, a simple habit can make a big difference. And that is exactly what many people are talking about after a new video went viral online. If you struggle with sugar spikes after meals or you are trying to follow a healthier routine, you may want to read this carefully.
Diabetes Care: The Viral Tip Explained
In his latest video, health educator Prashant Desai from Stanford School of Medicine shared a surprisingly simple pre-meal hack. According to him, this trick can reduce your blood glucose spike by up to 50%.
The hack is to eat a bowl of salad before your meal.
Desai explains that a study has shown a significant drop in glucose levels when people eat salad before eating rice, roti or any carbohydrate-rich food. The reason behind this is simple science.
A vegetable-rich salad with olive oil, lemon or vinegar gives your body a good amount of fibre. This fibre slows down gastric emptying, which means your stomach releases food into your intestine more slowly. When this happens, the carbs you eat later do not rush into your bloodstream.
Because of this slow release, your blood sugar rises more gradually instead of shooting up. This is extremely helpful for people who are pre-diabetic or living with diabetes and constantly battling high post-meal readings.
How This Helps Your Daily Routine
Adding one bowl of salad before meals requires no major lifestyle change. You do not have to give up your favourite foods. You do not need to follow strict diets. You only need to add fibre at the start of the meal.
Even a simple salad of cucumber, tomato, carrot, leafy greens, lemon juice and a teaspoon of olive oil can do the job. The ingredients are affordable, easy to prepare and available in most Indian homes.
This habit may also support better digestion, improved weight control and more stable energy throughout the day.
What Other Research Says
Globally, experts agree that adding fibre before eating carbs can support better sugar control.
According to the American Diabetes Association, high-fibre foods can slow glucose absorption and reduce blood sugar spikes.
Similarly, a report by Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health states that eating vegetables before carbs can lower post-meal sugar response.
These findings align with what Desai explains in his video.
If you want a natural and simple way to manage sugar spikes, this pre-meal salad routine might be worth trying. It takes less than five minutes and your body may thank you for it.
Disclaimer: This content is for general information only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. DNP India neither confirms nor denies the claims. Always consult a doctor before following any suggestions, treatments or diets.
