Sandwiches have always been the most convenient and preferred breakfast option for people everywhere. One such type is a tomato sandwich. If you are trying to control your blood sugar, you should watch out for bread, a primary ingredient in tomato sandwiches. Bread is a high-GI food. It is made of refined wheat flour and sugar, which breaks down quickly, causing a spike in glucose levels.
Making your tomato sandwiches blood sugar-friendly
• Try switching to alternatives like whole wheat, sourdough, multigrain, almond flour or seed-based.
• Consider adding more veggies and a source of protein like chicken or paneer to the sandwich.
• Try having an open sandwich. In this way, the portion of carbohydrates reduces, resulting in a lower spike in blood sugar levels.
• Avoid using too many dressings in your tomato sandwich as they contain added sugars and trans fats.
Tomatoes are non-starchy and have a low GI score, which helps lower blood sugar. Sandwich fillings and bread, however, should be healthy. Sandwiches sold in markets are filled with sugary sauces. You may avoid these if trying to maintain glucose. You can also reduce the carbohydrates in your tomato sandwich by using one slice of bread instead of two.
