caRB : Fiber...let's talk Ratios

We have talked a lot about fiber! Both FIBER and PROTEIN are topics that I consider highly important in our nutritional wellness! Let's dive in...don't miss the ratio content! 
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Please see this post for so much more valuable info on creating a plate where fiber & protein are prioritized! ​

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Why Fiber Matters
•Fiber supports digestive health, satiety, cholesterol management, and blood sugar control. 
•Most adults benefit from aiming for at least ~25–30 g of fiber daily, yet many fall short of this goal.  

We can use a carb:fiber ratio to choose fruits & veggies that will help us most in maintaining a healthy blood sugar. Now, remember, simply choosing whole fruits & veggies will ALWAYS be better than other food choices but when truly understanding the role of foods on blood sugar, what we eat and how we pair our foods can really impact our overall satiety, fullness and directly affect both objective & subjective health markers. 

How to Interpret Carb: Fiber Ratio
•Lower ratio = more fiber for each gram of carb → better for satiety, blood sugar control, and gut health.
•A ratio close to 1:1 (like avocado or berries) is excellent; a higher ratio (e.g., >5) means more digestible carbohydrates relative to fiber.

See the charts below! 

Guiding rule:
~> When choosing carbs from fruits and vegetables, aim for a carb-to-fiber ratio under 6. The lower the number, the more blood-sugar-friendly and filling the food tends to be. This generally supports blood sugar balance, satiety, gut health, and metabolic health.
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Feel free to save the pics below for reference! 
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With Love and Strength, Missy