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+<br>The way you balance protein, carbs, and fat (the three macronutrients your body needs) can change how your body handles glucose. Carbs have the biggest impact on glucose, while fat and protein play quieter supporting roles. Protein helps steady how glucose enters your system. Even though all macros fuel your body, they don’t all affect glucose the same way. Amino acids are used in a process called gluconeogenesis, which produces glucose from non-carbohydrate sources. This process kicks in when you go long stretches without eating, like overnight while you sleep. In other words, amino acids have a minimal impact on glucose levels in healthy people. So while protein plays a role, it doesn’t spike glucose the way carbs do. Protein might not spike glucose, but it helps keep things steady. When you eat carbohydrate-heavy meals or snacks, your glucose will rise as those carbs are broken down into glucose. Pairing carbs with protein smooths out the spikes and keeps your energy steady longer.<br>
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+<br>That familiar 3 p.m. You pack a big salad for lunch, thinking it’s the perfect healthy choice. Yet by three p.m., you’re fighting to keep your eyes open and eyeing the vending machine. The problem might not be the salad itself, but a lack of protein. Swapping a few chickpeas for four ounces of grilled chicken or salmon can add the 25 to 30 grams of protein needed to slow down carbohydrate absorption. This simple change helps you stay full and energized, preventing the sharp glucose dip that leaves you feeling drained. Because protein digests slowly, it gives your glucose time to catch up. This leads to a more gradual rise in glucose levels, avoiding sudden spikes and crashes. It also helps you stay full and focused between meals. This is because it takes longer to digest and can keep you satiated between meals, reducing the temptation to snack on ultra-processed, carbohydrate-rich foods that can cause glucose spikes. Now that you know why protein is so important in glucose balance, more would be better, right?<br>
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+<br>Well, not exactly. Depending on how old you are, whether you have pre-existing health conditions, and what type of protein you eat, eating higher amounts of protein than your body needs also has its downsides. In general, eating a diet with more protein (more than 20 percent of your total daily calories from protein) for up to a year can help lower your blood pressure and body [dietary weight support](https://rentry.co/47026-glp-weight-loss-a-revolutionary-approach-to-obesity-management) than if you eat less protein. However, if you've been diagnosed with kidney disease, eating more protein may overwork your kidneys and cause more harm than good. At the same time, high-protein diets can have varied results depending on the type of protein you consume. Plant-based and animal-based protein sources can be included in a healthy and balanced diet. However, studies show that incorporating more plant-based protein and less animal-based protein reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes and other health challenges. Choosing a diet that includes predominantly plant-based proteins, such as [legumes](https://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&gl=us&tbm=nws&q=legumes&gs_l=news) and nuts, may reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.<br>
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+<br>On the other hand, diets high in animal protein, especially red and processed meats, may increase the risk of type 2 diabetes. These aren't the only factors that contribute to diabetes, and both animal and plant-based protein can be a part of an overall healthy diet. So what should we include in our diet to help balance our glucose and avoid the risk of type 2 diabetes? Remember to focus on the quality and frequency of animal protein, not necessarily on omitting it entirely. Source grass-fed meats, free-range poultry, and wild-caught fish, and avoid highly processed meats. While these contain a good amount of protein, they also contain carbohydrates, so it is vital to watch portion size. Choosing high-fiber, low glycemic index plant-based foods is key to glucose stabilization. Finding ways to substitute plant protein for animals may help decrease the risk of type 2 diabetes while maintaining stable glucose. In recent years, two types of protein have emerged as superfoods for managing glucose: whey and lupin.<br>