If you often feel tired, crave sweets for no reason, or feel bloated even after eating “normal” meals, your blood sugar might be quietly misbehaving. Gastroenterologist Dr Pal recently took to Instagram to warn that it’s not just desserts causing sugar spikes. The real culprits, he said, are hiding in plain sight — in foods we eat almost every day.
In his post titled “5 foods spiking your blood sugar,” Dr Pal listed common items that seem harmless but can wreak havoc on your metabolism.
According to Dr Pal, white bread and refined flour, for instance, have a high glycemic index that pushes glucose levels up in no time. White rice, another staple, lacks fibre, which means sugar hits the bloodstream faster than your body can handle it.
He pointed out that sugary breakfast cereals might look healthy but are loaded with processed carbs that send insulin levels soaring. Pastries and cakes, he explained, create a dangerous mix of refined flour, sugar, and fat — a perfect storm for insulin resistance. And topping the list were sodas and sugary drinks, which he described as liquid sugar that the body absorbs instantly, causing rapid spikes in blood sugar.
Dr Pal cautioned that these everyday foods can trigger what he called a “rapid fire” in your system — a sudden surge of insulin that leaves you feeling sluggish and craving more sugar later. In his caption, he reminded followers that blood sugar spikes aren’t just about eating sweets. They often come from regular meals disguised as healthy, which, over time, can signal that your metabolism is struggling and needs a reset.
Is sugar the reason for diabetes?
Dr Pal explained in an earlier post that the real issue behind unstable blood sugar isn’t sugar itself but insulin resistance — when the body stops responding properly to insulin, leading to fatigue, cravings, belly fat, and inflammation. He said this condition is usually set off by poor sleep, inactivity, constant stress, and too many processed foods. Calling it a lifestyle disease, Dr Pal emphasised that it’s entirely reversible. With consistent habits like eating whole foods, sleeping better, staying physically active, and managing stress, the body can slowly regain balance and improve insulin sensitivity naturally.
In his post titled “5 foods spiking your blood sugar,” Dr Pal listed common items that seem harmless but can wreak havoc on your metabolism.
According to Dr Pal, white bread and refined flour, for instance, have a high glycemic index that pushes glucose levels up in no time. White rice, another staple, lacks fibre, which means sugar hits the bloodstream faster than your body can handle it.
He pointed out that sugary breakfast cereals might look healthy but are loaded with processed carbs that send insulin levels soaring. Pastries and cakes, he explained, create a dangerous mix of refined flour, sugar, and fat — a perfect storm for insulin resistance. And topping the list were sodas and sugary drinks, which he described as liquid sugar that the body absorbs instantly, causing rapid spikes in blood sugar.
Dr Pal cautioned that these everyday foods can trigger what he called a “rapid fire” in your system — a sudden surge of insulin that leaves you feeling sluggish and craving more sugar later. In his caption, he reminded followers that blood sugar spikes aren’t just about eating sweets. They often come from regular meals disguised as healthy, which, over time, can signal that your metabolism is struggling and needs a reset.
Is sugar the reason for diabetes?
Dr Pal explained in an earlier post that the real issue behind unstable blood sugar isn’t sugar itself but insulin resistance — when the body stops responding properly to insulin, leading to fatigue, cravings, belly fat, and inflammation. He said this condition is usually set off by poor sleep, inactivity, constant stress, and too many processed foods. Calling it a lifestyle disease, Dr Pal emphasised that it’s entirely reversible. With consistent habits like eating whole foods, sleeping better, staying physically active, and managing stress, the body can slowly regain balance and improve insulin sensitivity naturally.
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