Be careful with liquid yogurts! Some yogurts are high in sugar and low in fiber, which can raise blood sugar levels. The famous biochemist Jessie Inhauspé, known as glucosegoddess on Instagram, explains this. She warns that while these products may be considered healthy, they can have negative effects.
Not all yogurts are created equal: They directly affect blood sugar
Biochemist Jessie Inhauspé examined liquid yogurt, specifically Siggi’s Blueberry Drinking Yogurt, in a research report on Instagram. Unlike traditional yogurts like skyr, Greek yogurt, or Petit Suisses, liquid yogurts are generally high in protein and healthy fats, but low in fiber. The lack of fibre changes everything. The sugar in the product is absorbed more quickly, causing blood sugar to rise. What happened? High blood sugar levels can lead to:
a desire to avoid sunlight;
sudden weakness;
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Jessie Inhauspé chose to review Siggi’s Blueberry Drinkable Yogurt to illustrate her point. Her research revealed the following results:
Contents: 17g sugar, 8g protein per 240ml. Effects on blood sugar: Blood sugar levels rise to over 30 mg/dL 1 hour after eating.
In contrast, adding 0% plain yogurt and fresh blueberries only causes a slight increase of 10 mg/dL.
Experts explain why: Mixed fruit juices cause the fiber in the fruit, which normally acts as a cold remedy, to be lost. Without this natural reaction, the body absorbs glucose and fructose more quickly, causing blood sugar to rise rapidly.
Expert advice:
Choose yogurt products
If you want to limit the impact on blood sugar while still enjoying the benefits of yogurt, Jessie Inhauspé recommends:
Don’t drink yogurt every day. Choose high-fiber fruits (Greek, Skyr or 0%) along with fresh fruit.
Eat sour milk in small amounts and combine it with other foods to balance your snacks.
These simple tips can help you enjoy the benefits of yogurt without affecting your blood sugar. The secret to preventing diabetes is food combinations.