Multigrain energy bars with high protein and fibre help control appetite and maintain blood glucose levels. These bars are made from various wholesome ingredients, such as oats, bajra, ragi, wheat, nuts, and seeds. Bajra and ragi have a moderate glycemic Index (GI), and wheat has a high GI. Thus, they can cause a more rapid increase in blood glucose levels. Moreover, these bars contain high sugar, which can further spike your glucose levels.
Stabilising glucose levels while having a multigrain energy bar
• Pairing energy bars that are heavy on grains with proteins and fats, such as mixed nuts like almonds and walnuts or nut butter such as peanut or almond butter or mixed seeds, can help mitigate the effects on glucose levels.
• Avoid them immediately after meals because the carbohydrates in the energy bars can add to the total carbohydrate load of the meal.
• Limiting your intake of these energy bars to a single portion within one meal or snack is recommended.
• Try energy bars with uncooked cornstarch, which helps prevent the sugar spike and crash due to its slow metabolism.
Try energy bars with uncooked cornstarch, which helps prevent the sugar spike and crash due to its slow metabolism.
