{"id":845,"date":"2026-05-01T08:05:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-01T12:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/?p=845"},"modified":"2026-05-31T15:05:54","modified_gmt":"2026-05-31T19:05:54","slug":"choose-carbohydrates-wisely","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/2026\/05\/choose-carbohydrates-wisely\/","title":{"rendered":"Choose carbohydrates wisely"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Carbohydrates, or carbs, are important to consider when managing diabetes because they have the biggest impact on blood sugar levels; your body breaks them down into sugars called glucose.\u202fThere are different types of carbs that may have different effects on health. Overall, it is best to choose the least processed, whole carb options, such as fruit, starchy vegetables, and whole grains. Although these foods will still affect your blood sugar, they also provide the most vitamins, minerals, and fiber, which can be beneficial for overall health.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This blog post features a nutrient-dense mason jar salad recipe from the Diabetes Food Hub made with non-starchy vegetables like tomatoes, bell peppers, cucumbers, onions, and spinach. It also includes fiber- and protein-rich carb sources like beans and quinoa which are plant foods that have no added sugars. Try this easy-prep, grab-and-go lunch to support your journey with diabetes.\u202f<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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