Many people start their day with coffee and breakfast, but some choices may hurt glucose control. Adding milk and sugar to coffee can cause a spike in glucose levels. Poha, a popular breakfast food made from flattened rice flakes, is also high on the glycaemic index (GI).
Optimising your breakfast for better glucose control
• Consider using a low glycaemic sweetener such as stevia instead of sugar in your coffee.
• You may switch to unsweetened almond or coconut milk instead of dairy milk.
• Try reducing portion sizes of Poha and start with 50 grams.
• Consider adding a source of protein like eggs to Poha for better glucose control.
• Pairing Poha with a protein shake changes the glycaemic index of this meal and improves your glycaemic response.
Milk coffee and sugar can cause a spike in glucose levels due to the lactose in the milk and the added sugar. Poha, a high-GI food, can also cause a spike in glucose levels beyond the recommended range, leading to a subsequent glucose crash. Optimising your breakfast can improve glycaemic control and help prevent spikes in glucose levels.
