Beef Broth (Home Recipe) (1 Cup)

Check the broth recipe for hidden carbohydrate sources such as noodles, rice, potatoes, flour, cornstarch, sugar, honey, sweet sauces, or large amounts of carrots and onions; reduce or omit these where possible.

Choose a clear, unsweetened beef broth and avoid bouillon cubes, stock concentrates, and packaged broths that list sugar, maltodextrin, starch, or syrup among the ingredients.

Have a smaller serving and sip it slowly, especially if the broth is rich or contains added vegetables or thickeners.

Pair the broth with a protein- and fiber-focused side, such as eggs, chicken, tofu, lentils, or non-starchy vegetables like spinach, broccoli, mushrooms, zucchini, or cauliflower.

If you add vegetables to homemade broth, emphasize low-starch options such as celery, cabbage, green beans, leafy greens, and mushrooms rather than potatoes, parsnips, or large portions of carrots.

Review your glucose response to the broth alone versus the full meal; the spike may be coming from a side dish, add-in, or condiment rather than the beef broth itself.