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12 Foods That Spike Your Blood Sugar Levels

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White Bread: Made from refined flour, it lacks fiber and can cause quick spikes in blood sugar.

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Rice Cakes: Despite their light texture and reputation as a diet food, rice cakes have a high glycemic index.

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Candy: High in sugar and lacking beneficial nutrients, candy is a direct contributor to rapid increases in blood sugar.

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Soda and Sweetened Beverages: These drinks are high in sugar and can lead to significant glucose spikes without providing satiety.

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Potatoes: Especially when cooked and cooled, potatoes have a high glycemic index and can cause blood sugar levels to rise quickly.

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White Pasta: Similar to white bread, pasta made from refined flour can lead to higher blood sugar levels.

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Dried Fruit: While fruit is generally healthy, drying it concentrates the sugar, making it more likely to impact your blood sugar.

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Bananas and Melons: Some fruits like bananas and melons are naturally higher in sugar compared to others like berries.

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