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Eating olive oil before carbs has a surprising effect on blood sugar

2026-10-11T04:32:03.000Z

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A simple change in the order you eat your food could help prevent blood sugar spikes. Scientists discovered that giving mice olive oil before carbohydrates slowed digestion and activated a surprising combination of hormones and nerve signals that helped regulate blood sugar, even in mice with type…

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