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"I was doing the exact opposite of a traditional diabetes modelI was eating more carbohydrate energy than I'd ever eaten before," Khambatta explains. "I was eating 600 grams of carbohydrate energy per day, and my insulin use got cut by 35 to 40%."

"I started eating lots of fruits and vegetables," Barbaro adds. "I increased my carbohydrate content and had a 22-to-1 carbohydrate-insulin ratio." In case you aren't familiar with the technical language, that means his insulin sensitivity changed by 600%.

It's important to note the distinction between whole carbs and processed, refined carbs here (it's always good to have a reminder!). Barbaro and Khambatta are partial to the four main carbohydrate categories: fruits,starchy vegetables, beans and legumes, and whole grains.

"The type of carbohydrate you eat absolutely matters," Khambatta says. That said, these experts are encouraging you to eat sweet potatoes, not french fries.

There is some nuance (Khambatta is partial to chickpeas and lacinato kale, while Barbaro loves his sweet potatoes), but the two agree that carbs are essential for long-term health. In terms of their favorite carbs to have on their plates, they agree on fruit as the No. 1 option. "Bananas, mangoes, papayas, pears, jackfruit, you name it. That's our personal favorite, no question."

Even if you don't necessarily suffer from type 1 diabetes, these whole carbohydrate-rich foods are packed with vitamins, fiber, and phytochemicals that increase your overall nutrient densitysomething we all ultimately want, no?

Read more from the original source:
How These Diabetes Experts Stabilized Their Blood Sugar With Food Alone - mindbodygreen.com

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