Nutrition 1 MIN READ

Meat your metabolism: Exploring the connection between beef steak and glucose control

Written by Team Ultrahuman

Nov 01, 2022

Beef steak is a popular food item known for its high protein and fat content. Beef contains few carbohydrates, and the body takes longer to metabolise the small number of carbohydrates in beef steak. This slower metabolism can help prevent rapid spikes in blood glucose levels, but pairing beef steak with high-glycemic index carbohydrates like refined white flour or wheat flour can cause hyperglycemia.

Optimising your beef steak meal for better glucose metabolism
• You may pair your beef steak with complex carbohydrates such as whole wheat tortilla, quinoa, or sweet potatoes to help slow down glucose absorption.
• Consider adding non-starchy vegetables like spinach, broccoli, or asparagus to your meal, as they can help improve glucose metabolism and provide additional nutrients.
• You may avoid pairing your beef steak with high-glycemic index carbohydrates like white bread, white rice, or pasta, as they can cause rapid glucose spikes.

Beef steak is a rich protein and fat source but contains few carbohydrates. This means the body takes longer to metabolise and use the minimum amount of carbohydrates in beef steak, resulting in a slower and steadier rise in blood glucose levels. Pairing beef steak with complex carbohydrates and non-starchy vegetables can further slow glucose absorption and improve glucose metabolism.

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