Tag: resistant starch

Tips on How to Retrograde Carbs and Prevent a Glucose Spike

Posted on by Jesse Santiano, M.D.

This article was updated on April 25, 2026, with new infographics and Apple-compatible audio. 🎧 ▶️ Press the play button below to listen. My recent articles and videos examined how eating preload foods that stimulate incretin and insulin secretion can lower postprandial blood sugar. In this article, I present how we can enjoy the carbs…

More Tips to Lower Postprandial Glucose

Posted on by Jesse Santiano, M.D.

Here are additional tips and strategies that can help in managing blood sugar levels, mainly by modifying how you cook and prepare your foods: Eat More Resistant Starch: Eat More Legumes: Beans, lentils, and chickpeas are naturally high in resistant starch. Including these in your meals can help manage blood sugar levels. Use Unripe Bananas:…