Lettuce Salad with Avocado, Tomato, and/or Carrots (1 Cup)
Lunch
132 mg/dL
avg. peak value
Usually causes a medium spike
Avg. Food Score on Ultrahuman App
Ultrahuman Users got an UNSTABLE response
Other related foods
- bacon chicken and tomato club sandwich with lettuce and spread
- soft taco with chicken cheese and lettuce
- lettuce salad with cheese tomato and or carrots
- meatless burrito with rice beans cheese sour cream lettuce tomato and guacamole
- taco or tostada with chicken cheese lettuce tomato and salsa
- lettuce salad with assorted vegetables including tomatoes and or carrots
- seven layer salad lettuce salad made with a combination of onion celery green pepper peas mayonnaise cheese eggs and or bacon
- lettuce salad with assorted vegetables
- tuna salad sandwich with lettuce
- taco or tostada with beef cheese and lettuce
How to consume Lettuce Salad With Avocado, Tomato, And/Or Carrots without glucose spikes
Incorporate Protein
Add a source of lean protein, such as grilled chicken, turkey, or tofu, to your salad. Protein can slow down the absorption of carbohydrates and help stabilize blood sugar levels.
Include Healthy Fats
Keep the avocado in your salad and consider adding nuts or seeds, like almonds or chia seeds. Healthy fats can help moderate glucose spikes by slowing digestion.
Choose Low-Carb Vegetables
While lettuce, avocado, and tomatoes are already good options, you can add more low-carb vegetables like cucumbers, bell peppers, or spinach to increase fiber content and reduce the impact on blood sugar.
Portion Control with Carrots
Since carrots have a higher natural sugar content compared to other ingredients, consider using them sparingly or replacing part of the portion with lower-carbohydrate veggies.
Add Vinegar-Based Dressing
Use a dressing made with vinegar, such as balsamic or apple cider vinegar, without added sugars. Vinegar can help improve insulin sensitivity and reduce blood sugar spikes.
Monitor Portion Sizes
Be mindful of the portion sizes of each ingredient to avoid consuming too many carbohydrates at once.
Eat Slowly and Mindfully
Chew your food thoroughly and eat at a slower pace. This can help improve digestion and allow your body more time to manage blood sugar levels effectively.
Balance Your Meal
Pair your salad with a small serving of whole grains such as quinoa or barley, which are less likely to cause a spike when consumed in moderation alongside other nutrients.
Stay Hydrated
Drink water with your meal to help your body process the nutrients more efficiently.
Monitor Blood Sugar Levels
Keep track of your blood sugar levels before and after meals to understand how different ingredients affect your body, allowing you to make more informed dietary choices.
Discover
metabolic
health with M1
Ultrahuman M1 helps you measure the impact of food and activity on your body in real time through glucose as a biomarker.
Explore Ultrahuman M1Find Glucose response for your favourite foods
Explore OGDbYour cart is empty
Browse through our products and find something for you.