Quinoa (Cooked) (1 Cup, Cooked) and Tea with Milk and Sugar (1 Teacup (6 Fl Oz))

131 mg/dL

avg. peak value

Usually causes a medium spike

Avg. Food Score on Ultrahuman App

83%

Ultrahuman Users got an UNSTABLE response

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Reduce your portion size of quinoa. Smaller portions will lead to a smaller glucose response.

Incorporate high-fiber foods like vegetables (e.g., broccoli, spinach) as part of your meal to slow down the absorption of carbohydrates.

Include a source of protein (e.g., chicken breast, tofu, or lentils) to help moderate your blood sugar levels.

Add healthy fats such as avocado, nuts, or olive oil to your meal, which can slow the absorption of carbohydrates.

Replace tea with milk and sugar with herbal tea or tea with lemon to avoid the sugar spike from sweetened beverages.

If you want to vary your grains, consider incorporating barley or bulgur as alternatives to quinoa, as they are digested more slowly.

Eat quinoa during a larger meal rather than on its own, to moderate the overall impact on blood glucose.

Maintain regular meal timings and ensure balanced meals throughout the day to stabilize blood sugar levels.

Incorporate light physical activity, such as a short walk after meals, to help your body use glucose more efficiently.

Use a glucose monitor to track your response and adjust your meals accordingly over time.

Ultrahuman M1 helps you measure the impact of food and activity on your body in real time through glucose as a biomarker.

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