5 Wisconsin Fast Food Items That Spike Your Blood Sugar the Most
We all like to focus on our health from time to time. It is no secrets that fast food can negatively affect said health. Plenty of studies have said this.
Fast food is often nutritionally poor and high in calories. Evidence demonstrates that overeating commercial fast food products can negatively impact health in both the short- and long-term.
Today we are looking at 5 food items that could spike your blood sugar. Cheapism went on to call these "sweet as Sin"
Analyzing glycemic index, carbs, calories, and glycemic load, Ben’s was able to put together an estimated spike in glucose, or in other words, your blood sugar. As the immortal R.L. Stine would say, reader beware. You’re in for a scare.
Spoiler... a lot of fries are on here.
5 Wisconsin Fast Food Items That Can Spike Your Blood Sugar the Most
- McDonald’s French Fries
Glycemic Index: 75 Carbs: 63 Calories: 440 Glycemic Load: 47.25 Estimated Spike: 118.125
- Chick-fil-A Waffle Fries
Glycemic Index: 75 Carbs: 60 Calories: 550 Glycemic Load: 45 Estimated Spike: 112.5
- Taco Bell Nacho Fries
Glycemic Index: 75 Carbs: 58 Calories: 660 Glycemic Load: 43.5 Estimated Spike: 108.75
- Taco Bell Stuffed Tortilla Wrap
Glycemic Index: 60 Carbs: 66 Calories: 520 Glycemic Load: 39.6 Estimated Spike: 99
- Dairy Queen Blended Ice Cream with Cookies
Glycemic Index: 62 Carbs: 58 Calories: 670 Glycemic Load: 35.96 Estimated Spike: 89.9
You can see a list of even more "unhealthy" items here with Cheapism. As someone who loves foods like these, but needs to watch what he eats... I appreciate the experts looking into the facts for us.
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