Protein & Nutrition Blog – Marmels
Protein & Nutrition Blog – Marmels
Snacks That Won't Spike Your Blood Sugar: What Works
by Mo Mandegar, PhD
on Jun 02 2026
That mid-afternoon cookie hits fast and fades faster, leaving youhungrier than before. The reason isn't sugar alone — it's what thesnack is missing. Pairing carbohydrate with protein, fat, or fiber cansoften the blood sugar rise by 20 to 40 percent, turning a spike into agentle curve. Here are the snacks that do it well, ranked by buffer.
Protein & Nutrition Blog – Marmels
Glycemic Load vs Glycemic Index: What Actually Matters
by Mo Mandegar, PhD
on May 19 2026
Glycemic index measures speed. Glycemic load measures speed plusserving size — and that one addition flips watermelon fromhigh-impact to mild and white rice from quick to genuinely heavy.Here is how to read both numbers, why the gap matters, and wherecommon foods actually land on each scale.
Protein & Nutrition Blog – Marmels
Coconut Sugar vs Cane Sugar: Glycemic Index Compared
by Mo Mandegar, PhD
on May 12 2026
Coconut sugar's glycemic index has been reported anywhere from 35to 54, compared with around 65 for refined cane sugar. The lab gapis real, but a 2022 trial in adults with type 2 diabetes foundnearly identical blood-sugar responses to the two sweeteners. Hereis how to read the data without the marketing.
Protein & Nutrition Blog – Marmels
The Smartest Afternoon Snack to Avoid an Energy Crash
by Mo Mandegar, PhD
on May 01 2026
The 2 PM slump is usually the lunch from before showing up — refined carbs raise blood sugar, insulin pulls it back down, and energy follows. The right afternoon snack flattens the curve with 8–12g of protein, a few grams of fiber, and minimal refined sugar. Here's what current research recommends.
