I'm not really that good at interpreting my blood sugar levels, and I think I could definitely use more practice and less munch foods that mess up my system. However, I have at some occasions felt a difference when eating too much honey in one setting, and not balanced it with fat. What I feel is a kind of irritating energy, somewhat like when you have an annoying toothache that keeps distracting you. I feel like I must keep active, such as moving hands and feet, and I can't really focus. After I ate an avocado (which tasted better than ever) it took about a minute and then I felt so much calmer and more satisfied than the minute before.avo wrote:How do you know when blood sugar is high? I mean, what are the signs, what do you feel?
Also, check out this research I found called Effect of added fat on the plasma glucose and insulin response to ingested potato given in various combinations as two meals in normal individuals. Based on ingesting carbohydrates (potatoes) with or without fat (butter), it shows that even though insulin response was the same, having a potato with fat resulted in a lower blood glucose level than eating the potato alone.
I'm not sure, but I generally don't feel the same with fruits, maybe because they contain more fibre and less concentrated sugars compared to honey (i.e. it might be easier to overeat on honey). Honey works great as long as I combine it with fats, such as hazelnuts, avocados or butter (though butter is not really the best source of fat).avo wrote:You say you feel this with honey, what about just whole fruit? If you feel this with whole fruits in their natural state, then it is obviously a natural reaction, not something to be avoided. If you don't feel this with whole fruits, then you should eat whole fruits instead of honey.