Blood Sugar vs. Snacks: I Ran the Tests [Dark Chocolate, Popcorn, Almonds, Eggs]

[@pninnabokov3734]

You're a most pleasant speaker with no trace of the horrid modern speech deformities i.e. "like" and "upspeak" and "voice fry" etc. An added bonus, you don't gesticulate wildly with each word as if you were explaining to a mentally deficient audience. Thank you for the info and for the pleasing delivery.

[@lisae1032]

Totally concur!!

[@srj108]

I agree!

[@HeavenWithouttheE]

Skipping or not pronouncing the “T” as in cotton or button…

[@Melshed]

Yes I came for the insulin information, stayed for her calming voice 😅

[@johnyunits7134]

i fell asleep after popcorn

[@myghtymouse3043]

Thank you. I just threw out my microwave popcorn and won't be eating any more popcorn! (NO REGRETS!) I will start 'snacking' on hard-boiled eggs which I do enjoy. This has been one the most beneficial videos I've watched on KZbin! Thank you again! 🙏🏼😊

[@skybox-101]

Ok so now I am envisioning me sneaking in boiled eggs to the movie theater. 😅 Or better yet...get a contract to provide theaters with prepared boiled eggs and almond snacks.

[@KAT00035]

@@skybox-101 😂

[@beckygillaspy]

LOL. Let me know if you need an investor. I might be interested :).

[@Simonpt2000]

Eggs are nature's super food

[@charlestoast4051]

I'm going to have to quit eating popcorn while watching football. Can't see myself eating boiled eggs as a snack, tho.

[@patrickkurtz8687]

As a doctor promoting LCHPMF and Intermittent Fasting I often encourage patients to have 1 square of dark chocolate to satisfy that sweet craving after dinner. If you take the 1 square and break it into 4 pieces, you now have 4 chocolate bites, but only at ~4 carbs and you satify the cravings. To make the comparison fair you had to have 3 squares. THis was a great demonstration and a reason I promote the use of CGMs as well. Nicely done! -Compton Kurtz MD

[@mettamorph4523]

What is that LCHPMF. Low carb high fat is LCHF. PM is what? Moderate Protein is MP. Are you moderating fat here?

[@garlicgalore]

What a great idea to check meals and snacks this way. I'm curious to try some of my favorites. One year our family was on a very low budget and we would have meals of popcorn (cheap), apples (from our own trees), and cheese (WIC help). It's actually still one of our family favorites 20 years later, and I'm in a financial place now that I could check this out to see how those things all balance out together. I appreciate Levels way of letting people do what is affordable.

[@Carniekelly]

You have been my fav no-nonsense influencer since 2017❤

[@beckygillaspy]

Thank you, Kelly! I appreciate your comment!

[@Amy-os9ts]

Mine too. She's the best. I appreciate her tone of voice.

[@imliz100]

Thank you for taking the time to do this every morning over 4 days and then explaining it in such detail. Very generous of your time. Valuable info. 👍

[@beckygillaspy]

Thank you, Liz! I appreciate your comment!

[@ccmum22boyz]

I would love for you to do one of these with the chocolates made with erythritol or allulose or something like that. This was very enlightening. I knew the popcorn was going to spike your blood sugar. Thanks for doing this.

[@bugmanmech]

That would have been a better example. Most diabetics or people with insulin resistance know not to consume sugar

[@djtomlinson3797]

Yes, please. Monkfruit and stevia.

[@cobracommander2297]

Thank You Dr. Becky for keeping us updated and on the right low carb track

[@NanZingrone]

I make popcorn but I never eat more than a cup at a time and never a second cup on the same day. I manage this by "processing" the popcorn when it's popped into two cup bowls with tops. I almost measure the 1 cup out when I pull the first cup out of the storage bowl. I do not get a higher spike than pecans or almonds because I keep it to one cup. I usually use everything spice and a pat of melted butter. One cup does not add any weight (I weigh myself every morning). I find the fiber is important, and 1 cup is a slow rise for my sugar. (I text with a normal tester 30 minutes, 1 hour, and 90 minutes later). So popcorn gets a bad rap because people don't pay attention to how to incorporate it into your diet.

[@joannathesinger770]

I have to add...to contrast...that just because your body processes carbs one way does NOT mean that everyone processes carbs the same way. Your spike is not everyone's spike. I don't actually have a "horse in this race". My A1C was 4.1 in September, and the lowest it can be is 4.0...but I do know that I process carbs differently, even depending on the specific day or week.

[@larmesdemiel]

Thank you for saying this. I never eat more than one cup of popcorn and only eat it once in awhile. I cannot imagine eating that much popcorn as a snack & I've never seen that amount as a recommended serving size. It seems unfair to poor popcorn 🍿🥰 Life is too short to eliminate fun snacks. Just need to be mindful of portions. Moderation really is the key to everything.

[@NanZingrone]

@@joannathesinger770 Congratulations on that A1C! That's stellar. That's my goal. Right now I'm 5.4, but I have about 40 pounds I want to lose over the next year and I'm finding the way my body is processing carbs is changing. It's always interesting when you're Type 2.

[@pamelamcfadden337]

Actually we don't need fiber at all

[@Jesusbride515]

How many cups of kernels is one cup of cooked? I have a microwave popcorn silicone bowl. Thanks.

[@LB-ty6ks]

Tears are running down my cheeks over seeing the results of the popcorn.

[@JudyFitness]

This is fascinating. Don't think I can budget the cost of a CGM right now but appreciate you showing us this and your thoughtful approach to testing.

[@nataliajimenez1870]

Please, consider using the traditional finger prick glucose monitor. I get 100 strips for $20 in my local pharmacy and I test my blood glucose several times a day. It really helps to not stray too far from a healthy diet (before I would just start slowly increasing portions and carbs but the glucose monitor keeps me on track)

[@toybarons]

Thank you for doing a video on this. This really helps me understand how food causes a change to blood sugar. This video has helped me understand it better.

[@DrShaunHeckstallToTheOverflow]

I am grateful for your teaching! I am living strong and healthy as a result of your ministry!

[@lindajohnson9684]

Great video. I am a diabetic, so I check my sugar at least 2 or more times a day. My go to snack is a hard boiled egg. I have learned to read the labels on any packaged snacks I buy. There is so much out there that we are buying and thinking they are a pretty healthy snack. I want to thank you for making us aware of what is best for us to reach our healthy goals.

[@vSwampFox]

Love these kinds of videos! Real facts 😊

[@stevena.2306]

Great video; we always promoted plain popcorn as one of the best snacks you can have, clearly not true.

[@beckygillaspy]

Thanks, War Hammer!

[@64caca]

Lily's dark chocolate with stevia for the win!

[@warthog733]

ChocZero dark chocolate...92% cacao...monk fruit sweetened. Best chocolate I have ever eaten.

[@Dana-op6ex]

So, cool you did this, and thank you. I have had a love of gorging on popcorn forever. I cut it out, but then added it back in, non GMO, organic, etc....but had to cut it out again, and now know why! I have a huge food addiction reaction after indulging that can last 2-4 DAYS. From your comparisons I understand why. My body really likes low carb, decent fat and protein levels with tons of greens and low carb veggies! Great experiment.

[@sandiesunshine4814]

So helpful especially with popcorn my fav snack and now a rethink

[@benfromaustria]

Thanks Becky for your impressive snacking…👏🏻

[@NicolaJennings-z2l]

Wow, what an interesting and informative video. Thanks for eating all that popcorn, and the chocolate, first thing in the morning. If you are up for it, more comparisons of different so called health snacks would be appreciated.

[@jgvet08]

The price info for levels and CGM's was very helpful!

[@keralee]

Seeing is believing, great vid! Celery with peanut butter? Apple slices and cheese (and wine?)?? Cream cheese and ham rollups?

[@sirdarklust]

I'd like you to do this with kimchi, kalamata olives and Greek yogurt. Those are my go-to snacks.

[@barneyrubble4827]

Thats easy, kimchi & olives are very low in carbs + high fiber. Kimchi you can easily make yourself. Plain yogurt has carbs and absorbs quickly but ok in small amounts bc of fat. Fruited is Terrible

[@SweetColo]

And blue cheese stuffed olives pls!❤❤❤

[@svcaramia]

Kimchi spikes my blood. Has added sugar

[@sirdarklust]

@@svcaramia I'm healthy, so I don't have that issue.

[@Prejippie]

Does dry red wine spike blood sugar, in general? Just curious, because I have a glass at dinner and am not sure if that is helpful or not.

[@alphavid1]

Chattanooga,TN Thank you for another excellent demo!

[@algorillarithm5572]

Thank you Dr. Becky . my conclusion: I love all those snacks...in one sitting. I think I need help and support.

[@Greatpacificnorthwesterner]

Thank you, Doctor Becky! This is awesome. I wonder about quinoa and brown rice?

[@cindyd2236]

I wish she would have tried one of the chocolates sweetened with erythritol instead of sugar... i wonder if the results would have been more favorable...

[@dianebourne6297]

Yeah, unless you're sensitive to that type of sweetener 😖

[@shproperties9974]

Doesn’t taste as good as the real chocolate. No matter how hard I tried to like it, just not the same! Healthy things are not tasty, tasty things are unhealthy, have to pick and choose 😢

[@emmaphilo4049]

Very interesting. It's better to stick to low GI index. Moving is also very important. I walk everyday

[@skybox-101]

Thank you for the info on that glucose gadget. I have heard of them and you are first to show how to get them if not diabetic. But yeah ouch the cost! Seems so unfair. That is a chunk to work into a budget .

[@nataliajimenez1870]

If budget is an issue, please consider just getting a finger prick glucose monitor. But the one that has cheap test strips. I buy 100 strips for $20 and test my glucose several times a day before a meal and at 1hr and 2 hrs after a meal. It helped me to eliminate supposedly healthy stuff that spiked my glucose a lot

[@7oclockmiracles88]

That was fun. Loved the tests and solid info.

[@jacquelinearthseed76]

I really appreciate this experiment!

[@KAT00035]

What a great video! Thank you! I have tried to not snack at all, but I notice when I intermittent fast (16:8), I do get very hungry in the late afternoon. Almonds are my go-to.

[@wally6193]

nothing good about almonds except the marketing saying they are good for good.

[@KAT00035]

@@wally6193 In your humble opinion, of course. 😏

[@wally6193]

@@KAT00035 yes of course. I kept getting a rash on my chest until I stopped eating everything with almonds.

[@deonkeet4624]

Very clear and informative. Please test more foods!

[@kellyminga]

This is very interesting and good reminder for me. I'm throwing away the popcorn and going to stop justifying it as a good snack because it has fiber. Thanks again Dr. Becky!

[@feleciawallace8420]

I agree popcorn is such a favorite for most people but not good for us, it gives me too much gas, that's the reason that I stopped eating it altogether, but now there's other health reasons to stop consuming popcorn.... oh well

[@Simonpt2000]

Yeah better ways to get fiber

[@kimmylex_]

Great video 👍🏽👍🏽👏👏This provides us idea on what great snack should be.

[@carolann6158]

This has been a fantastic exercise thank you Dr. Becky! I would like to see it go further, for example~ comparing different nuts and different raw vegetables. Sometimes you just need a little snack and I’d love to feel very confident the snack choice I was making wasn’t going to spike my blood sugar significantly. 🙏🏻

[@williewonka6694]

Great info on the level system and glucose response to various snacks. I like your calm demeanor during the presentation.

[@ShesThe1yup]

Pls do another snacks video I'd like to see more snacks reviewed this way

[@40bdg]

So, would adding butter to popcorn reduce the spike since you are adding fats?

[@kathrynbrown1572]

this comparison is interesting…would love to see more!

[@mwhittaker9159]

Thank you for your time filming this. Will reevaluate the bowl of popcorn. In terms of healthy fats - wouldn’t testing that popcorn with some olive oil dribble on it been preferable? I keep a jar of olive oil mixed with nutritional yeast, roasted sesame seeds and a small amount of salt as a popcorn topping which tasted good. Also Japanese Furikake is a good seasoning Would love to see future videos testing snacks - carrot sticks/rice cakes/potato chips etc thanks!

[@rrc2859]

Wow! Thank you for this eye opening video.

[@rockiemountin7535]

Love seeing these results thank you for your time and clear explanation of it

[@EpicWarDog]

Such a great video. Thank you Dr. Becky. I'm looking forward to getting my GCM.

[@danielannutto792]

Having worn a CGM for a while now, I had already correctly guessed the answer to the question posed and in the order your results provided. It was a good test for those who do not wear a CGM or are new to the diabetic condition. Short sweet and made clear as to the carb to fiber ratio. Excellent.

[@brendam.6897]

Thank you Dr. Becky! I always enjoy the useful information you share.

[@BenSHammonds]

Ive been curious about dark choc. I like the 85% breaking off a moderately small piece and dipping it into my black coffee until it begins to melt and then laying it on my tongue to finish its melt. I do this rarely but do enjoy it.

[@emmaphilo4049]

You're so reasonnable. I eat dark chocolate everyday 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@BenSHammonds]

@@emmaphilo4049 its good isnt it lol

[@emmaphilo4049]

@@BenSHammonds yes :))))

[@yolandapagan5656]

I like the 95% dark and have it occasionally. It is good!

[@BenSHammonds]

@@yolandapagan5656 sure sounds good, wish I had some now

[@loueckert4970]

Great video, explains a lot in an easily digestible way. Thanks for the real information.

[@TheRoad.1]

Great video. Thank you. Would be great if you can few more snack types - amongst nuts, seeds and fruits etc.

[@stacywalker8190]

Love these type of videos. I don't have a CGM so it's fun to see what these foods are doing that are unexpected.

[@judyfreeman5193]

You are spot on about how food affects different people differently. It even affects the same person differently. Before I went keto/IF my blood sugar spiked higher and longer on the same exact food.

[@jarichards99utube]

THANKS Dr Becky, Great Topic... !

[@thelonehikeradventures]

Thanks I hope you do more of these....

[@coolchange58]

Thank you for this video. Great information. I appreciate all you share here. You are my go to source for eating Keto.

[@coolchange58]

I’m curious what would gain a rating of 10 if hard boiled eggs are a 9?

[@vickykorol5469]

This is a great video! You explained everything very thoroughly and logically so it made sense, just like you always do. Thanks for doing it!

[@rayfleming2053]

I eat a solid piece of virgin coconut oil out of the fridge when I have a craving for a small snack. It is satiating, tastes good and gives a near instantaneous boost in ketones.

[@Lizerator]

Great information, thanks! Subscribed...

[@SherriNDallasTX]

WONDERFUL lesson for us...your viewers!!

[@c.l.montoya2972]

Thanks for the video! My favorite snack IS popcorn (with butter). Frankly I was not shocked by the results of your testing. I rarely snack; but when I do, it’s buttered popcorn! This is how I justify its healthful effect on me: 1. So pleasurable & satisfying. 2. Does not give me cravings for other “bad” choices. 3. It’s a very infrequent small indulgence. Small in regards to portion, as well as it does not end my world, so to speak. This video has given me that internal nudge to purchase a CGM & membership with Levels. My first test will be a Diet Pepsi or Coke Zero. These two are my kryptonite. 😢

[@chuckleezodiac24]

don't feel bad about eating buttered popcorn. there are worse things you could do. like being a serial killer or a Vegan or something...

[@nationalprolife8691]

@@chuckleezodiac24 😂

[@Kneemako]

This was so good, thanks!

[@lisaanderson8054]

Say hi to Keith! I’m curious if his diet has changed with his current state? Love an update.

[@beckygillaspy]

Still low-carb/keto with intermittent fasting.

[@terrybochansky6271]

Thank You. I'm very happy popcorn is not my choice of a snack. Mine are RAW Almonds, cashews, walnuts & pecans. I also have pistachios with Sea Salt.

[@unperrier5998]

Thank you. You taught us so well that just looking at the results I knew what is what.

[@danjohnson6292]

Dr. Becky, I'm curious about the skin on the almonds. I've heard the skin is bad and should be removed. Any thoughts you are able to share?

[@ketiswasisa3666]

Thank you so much dr Becky so informed ❤

[@zeroinkev]

Very interesting, thank you for testing all these great snacks. You chose perfectly as the test results show, with that great variety of results.

[@waynedawson4948]

Great info! Thx will try the higher cacao dark chocolate bar.

[@michaelkoons5230]

So informative and interesting video. Thank you for sharing this.

[@yvielynn5577]

This was great, you should do more of these.

[@mdriskell3057]

What if you eat the dark chocolate with the almonds? Would it level it more?

[@breeyana4573]

Thank u doc, this helps a lot.. very informative..👍

[@rogerrodgersen7702]

Excellent work, many thanks. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@peaceful3250]

I understand the reasons for testing this type of dark chocolate but I would really like to have seen 90 or 95 percent cacao because these are what I have on the rare occasions I eat chocolate. Great video, Becky.

Thank you for very useful video 👌

[@littlevoice_11]

Have you tried testing any "hacks" on your cgm. For example adding cinnamon to food or ACV? Or psyllium husk? Cooking and cooling carbs? Drinking more water with and after the meal?

[@SeaStarGazer1111]

Throwing out the remainder of my popcorn kernels which I cook on the stove in a mix of EVOO & unsalted butter. Opting for the almonds or toasted walnuts (I usually eat 1/2 of the serving size on pkg); 85-90% dark chocolates & HB eggs.

[@DG-pu1lp]

This was very informative thank you. Would you expect similar results using dry roasted almonds instead of raw almonds? Thank you.

[@jameswhite937]

Thank you so very much Dr. The snacks that you selected, were coincidentally my favorites.

[@Amy-os9ts]

I appreciate the information about the CGM cost, etc, and did not consider it an ad. Sorry some did, but it was just info........ sheez.

[@javierg602]

Great video, very informative. 👍

[@sueguidry4216]

What do you think a good sugar reading should be first thing in morning after sleeping

[@beckygillaspy]

For a person without diabetes, staying under 100 mg/dL is a good target. The general accepted range is between 70-130mg/dL

[@c50grand2]

Thank you Dr. Becky! This was an informative, very educational, and Excellent video!

[@jean6460]

I can't find how to join the research study. Has anyone else found it? (btw, THANK YOU DR BECKY!!!)

[@dubliners0999]

This video was so helpful! I eat a lot of eggs. I do also snack on a piece of Sam's Choice or Lindt 90% or Lindt 95% chocolate at times.

[@lkerbster4949]

The lindt 85% is the one I usually have a square or two of, however most often along with a handful of nuts. Almond, macadamia, pecans, walnut, etc. Wonder if that makes a difference?

[@NildaWellness]

Thank you, Dr. Becky! I'm learning so much from your videos. I have one question about popcorn, would adding butter AND cinnamon slow the spike and make it more comparable to the chocolate snack?

[@karahamil3657]

What a great video! You anticipated my questions on each food item! Thank you

[@zahavailan3782]

Wow! This was such a perfect study for me thank you for explaining things so clearly 😊

[@user-j7e4x]

Very informative video! It’s great that you provided actual results, in contrast to other youtube “content” makers. What are your thoughts on the long-term effects of protein (such as boiled eggs) on the kidneys? How much protein is excessive, and will too much protein damage the kidneys over time? No one seems to agree, especially carnivore diet proponents.

[@arifaahamed7239]

Thanks dr. Becky; awesome video

[@SandraCarterAtHomeNC]

Great video. I would have loved to see your results with half of the popcorn with butter added. I am IR and diabetic for 20 years but started keto and IF 3 months ago. I have reduced my insulin injections by half so far. I started CGMs 4 months ago. What a blessing! Such an insights for diabetics as to what is going on with foods and your eating schedule! I highly recommend continuous glucose monitors for anyone with IR or diabetes.

[@KellyKitchenKop]

I agree, I’d love to see exactly how butter helps because it’s a healthy fat & I’ll bet it helps a lot as long as you don’t eat too much popcorn, as she said.

[@shellyrobertson6069]

I love your videos I watch your videos over and over

[@beckygillaspy]

That's great to hear, Shelly!

[@Bubbaluv8]

Thank you for doing this and sharing your results!

[@perpetuam_uitae]

One of your best videos! Great information clearly presented. 😊

[@janeosborne165]

Thanks for doing this valuable comparison.

[@DonSchmitt-z5w]

Great video! Thank you! I’d be interested to know how 200kcal of well buttered popcorn would fair. Obviously you wouldn’t need to eat 6 cups. What would the quantity be? I’m sure that smaller quantity would be much more satisfying.

[@catherinedillon5430]

dr Becky what are your views on the herb Berberine to stabilise BSugars?

[@Prodigious1One]

Great tests. I gradually lost 92 pounds in 18 months by doing calorie restriction. I learned to stop adding sweeteners to food and to eat a low sugar diet. I also learned to prioritize eating vegetables and nuts. It's great. I do eat sweets, but now I know how to eat a healthy diet to return to a healthy weight.

[@marynayna6327]

Such great information I was given a levels CGM for my birthday haven’t used it yet,a little nervous about what it’s going to tell.

[@Paul-Weston]

Another thing to score the snacks on. Some snacks make you want to eat more of that snack, and some snacks leave you satisfied after one serving.