such as seasonings or marinades
There is some mystery to the whole high-fiber thing, but it does workWhere it works best is when we replace refined carbs with complex, high-fiber carbsThey don't seem to cause the same spikes in blood sugarI think if carb intake remains high and fiber is added on top of that, it will not produce the same effect.
The high fiber you speak of would ideally come from WHOLE FOODS - not supplements! Fiber only comes from whole grains, whole fruits and whole vegetablesStripping them from their source and then taking supplements not only doesn't make sense, but is expensive and not nearly as beneficial as just eating a whole foods plant based dietWhy does fiber help your blood sugar levels? because they burn slow and steady as opposed to fast and quick like refined carbs do (white bread, white rice, pastries, sweets, etc) This is what your body is designed to digest, so it makes sense that it would helpWant to learn more? Read The China Study by TColin Campbell It will change your life.
Here are a couple recipes you might like to try TILAPIA WITH CHEESE SAUCE 8 Tilapia Filets 1/2 cup real mayonnaise 1/2 cup Velveeta Cheese, coarsely shredded 1 teaspoon crumbled blue cheese 1 cup potato chips, crushed olive oil or vegetable spray sea salt and black pepper garlic powder, for sprinkling paprika (optional) Prehear oven to 400FSpray a small baking sheet with olive oil or vegetable non-stick spray (or line pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil before coating with a fine mist of oil for easy clean-up)Place fish filets on panSprinkle lightly with sea salt, ground black pepper, and a light dusting of garlic powderIn a small bowl, combine mayonnaise with Velveeta and blue cheeseSpread mixture over fishSprinkle with potato chips and paprikaBake for 8-15 minutes, or until fish is no longer translucent and is flaky white BUTTERY-CRUSTED BAKED TILAPIA 4 6-oz boneless tilapia filets 6-8 Ritz crackers, crushed 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt 1/4 teaspoon chili powder 1/4 teaspoon adobo seasoning 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold Arrange fish on a lined baking sheetIn a mixing bowl, combine crushed Ritz crackers with seasoned salt, chili powder, and adobo seasoning (use clean hands to mix)Cut butter into 6 equal patsPlace one pat a piece directly on the center of the tilapiaCut remaining 2 pats into pea-sized pieces and mix by hand into cracker mixtureSprinkle crumbs equally over each tilapia filetBake in a preheated oven at 425°F for 15-20 minutes, or desired donenessServe hot on a nice platter.
