{"id":9545,"date":"2023-05-13T12:50:32","date_gmt":"2023-05-13T07:20:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/?p=9545"},"modified":"2023-07-12T15:08:52","modified_gmt":"2023-07-12T09:38:52","slug":"easy-protein-hacks-that-wont-spike-your-blood-sugar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/easy-protein-hacks-that-wont-spike-your-blood-sugar\/","title":{"rendered":"Easy Protein Hacks To Prevent a Spike in Your Blood Sugar Levels"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Diabetes is a condition that makes it difficult to control blood sugar levels, and a lot of it has to do with one\u2019s diet and lifestyle. A lot of emphasis is laid on eating a balanced diet to stay healthy. However, your diet plan, if you have diabetes, maybe a tad bit different based on your blood sugar levels and how you respond to different foods.<\/p>\n<p>One component that is helpful in controlling blood sugar levels is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/protein-rich-foods-to-lose-weight\/\">protein<\/a>. Proteins are beneficial for people with diabetes for the following reasons:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">They slow down digestion<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Since they take longer to break down, they keep you feeling full for longer, reducing your overall caloric intake<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Delay absorption of carbohydrates into the blood<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For this reason, eating protein before <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/daily-carbohydrate-intake-recommendations-for-people-with-diabetes\/\">carbohydrates<\/a> is highly recommended during breakfast, lunch and dinner.<\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\">\n        <div style=\"display:none\" class=\"col-lg-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 nopadding\">\n            <a class=\"cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/40w3os7\" target=\"_blank\">\n                <div class=\"desktop-cta-image\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/whatapp-cta.png\" alt=\"Health & Wellness\" title=\"Health & Wellness\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 824px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 824\/111;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/whatapp-cta.png\" alt=\"Health & Wellness\" title=\"Health & Wellness\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 824px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 824\/111;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/whatapp-cta.png\" alt=\"Health & Wellness\" title=\"Health & Wellness\" \/><\/noscript><\/noscript>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"mobile-cta-image\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/whatapp-cta.png\" alt=\"Health & Wellness\" title=\"Health & Wellness\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 824px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 824\/111;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/whatapp-cta.png\" alt=\"Health & Wellness\" title=\"Health & Wellness\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 824px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 824\/111;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/whatapp-cta.png\" alt=\"Health & Wellness\" title=\"Health & Wellness\" \/><\/noscript><\/noscript>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n        <\/div>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>4 Protein-Rich Food Groups<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Here are 4 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/protein-rich-foods-to-lose-weight\/\">protein-rich food<\/a> groups that you must include in your diet to manage your blood sugar levels:<\/p>\n<h3>1) Lentils (dals)<\/h3>\n<p>Dals are a vital part of Indian households, and a meal is incomplete without the comfort and warmth they provide. All dals are a rich source of protein, especially for vegetarians and vegans. Commonly eaten dals include tur, masoor, and moong dals.<\/p>\n<h3>2) Meat<\/h3>\n<p>If you enjoy non-vegetarian food, chicken, fish, eggs and meat are the best source of protein for you. Besides their high satiety value (keep you feeling full for longer), they make up a significant amount of your meal, reducing your dependence on carbohydrates to feel satisfied. This helps in better management of blood sugar levels.<\/p>\n<h3>3) Dairy<\/h3>\n<p>Dairy items like milk, curd, and paneer are regularly consumed in India and are also rich sources of proteins and calcium<\/p>\n<h3>4) Whole pulses (sprouts)<\/h3>\n<p>A bowl of freshly-sprouted pulses like moong, matki, chana, rajma or chawli make for a great snack or sabzi when combined with spices. These are excellent sources of protein and fibre, both of which are good for people with diabetes.<\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\">\n    <div class=\"col-lg-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 nopadding calculator-cta\">\n        <div class=\"cal-card-list\">\n            <div class=\"cal-card blue\">\n                <div class=\"cal-card-info\">\n                    <h4>Diabetes Reversal<br> Calculator<\/h4>\n                    <p>To know your chances of&nbsp; Diabetes reversal, take the Diabetes Reversal Test<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"cal-btn\">\n                    <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/hybrid-reversal-calculator-blog?utm_source=Reversal_Calculator_blog&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=Reversal_Calculator_Blog\" class=\"white-btn\">Check<\/a>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Protein Hacks to Prevent a Spike in Blood Sugar Levels<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Now that you have your protein basics covered for blood sugar management, here are a few hacks and tips that will help you prevent a spike in your blood glucose levels:<\/p>\n<h2><strong>1) Breakfast<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Eat a protein before a carbohydrate-rich breakfast like upma, dosa, idli, cereals, etc. Add a boiled egg, an omelette, or a simple bowl of sprouts to help prevent a blood sugar spike as you begin your day.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>2) Lunch &amp; Dinner<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Protein-rich lunch and dinner options like a slice of fish with some homemade gravy and salad or just a portion of chicken are meat-only lunch options with little or no carbohydrates (for people who are not on insulin or blood sugar-lowering medication). These lunch options keep you feeling full for longer and keep your blood sugar levels under check.<\/p>\n<p>Most people who carry home-cooked food for lunch to work prefer to take <i>rotis<\/i> with a <i>sabzi<\/i> and sometimes a salad. It may be a good idea to carry a bowl of dal, sprouts, egg (boiled\/bhurji) or curd with it. These protein-rich foods will help you manage your blood sugar levels better.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>3) Snacks<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Snack times can be tricky as you are hungry and craving something tasty. Keep a handful of nuts and seeds ready for these times.<\/p>\n<p>Though nuts and seeds are poor protein sources, they are rich sources of fat and fibre, which help in effective blood sugar management. Other snack options like a boiled egg, an omelette, a simple egg or <i>paneer<\/i> <i>bhurji<\/i>.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>4) Protein drinks<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>In a hurry to get to work every morning? Try a homemade, low-cost traditional protein drink made from chana- the chane ka <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/is-sattu-good-for-weight-loss\/\"><i>sattu<\/i><\/a>! Not only does this drink keep you feeling full, it is high in protein which helps in effective blood sugar control. This is also a great alternative to carbohydrate-rich cereals.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>5) Protein for Weight Loss<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Consuming the right quantity of protein can also help you in weight loss or maintaining the ideal weight while managing diabetes and blood sugar. 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and play several roles in the body. For people with diabetes, proteins are a friendly and safe group of foods that can help them manage their blood sugar levels within the normal range.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you are a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/how-to-get-enough-protein-on-a-vegetarian-diet\/\">vegetarian<\/a>, vegan or non-vegetarian, there are several easily-available and affordable protein-rich foods that you can choose from.<\/p>\n<p>If you need assistance in determining the right diet plan for you to manage diabetes or tackle weight issues, our Fitterfly Nutrition coaches can help create a customised plan based on your preferences, lifestyle and blood sugar levels.<\/p>\n<p>Not just that, our Physiotherapy Coach and Psychology Coach (success Coach) will also hand hold you with a personalized exercise plan and suggest the most effective ways to improve your sleep and reduce stress.<\/p>\n<p>Our efforts are only towards improving your quality of life even with diabetes and empower you to manage it later on like a pro. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/speak-to-us?utm_source=Organic&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=diabetes\">Call us today for a free consultation<\/a> !<\/p>\n<p>Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/fitterfly-diabetes-care-plan?utm_source=Organic&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=diabetes\">Fitterfly\u2019s Diabetes Care Program<\/a>\u00a0 and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/fitterfly-weight-loss-program?utm_source=Organic&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=weightloss\">Fitterfly Weight Loss Program<\/a> today!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are there are several easily-available and affordable protein-rich foods that you can choose from? 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