1 Sugar in moderation, enhances flavor and is essential to many recipes. However, excessive consumption of sugar can cause health problems.  Some recent recommendations suggest not more than 100 calories worth (6 teaspoons) a day for a woman and not more than 150 calories worth (9 teaspoons) for a man.
Hummus, a Middle Eastern specialty, is a great addition to a diabetes-friendly plate. The fiber and protein in chickpeasâ12 grams of dietary fiber and 15 grams of protein per cupâhelp regulate the absorption of the sugars from the starch so your blood sugar stays on an even keel.
Hummus is packed with protein and healthy fats like olive oil. I prefer to soak my beans for better health and digestion. To further bump up the nutrition, hummus can be lacto-fermented like Wardeeâs traditional recipe. The peppers in this roasted red pepper hummus make it slightly sweet while the lacto-fermentation adds a bit of tanginess. To lacto-ferment, add whey* to the hummus and leave it to ferment on the counter overnight.