02/26/2026
🥘 The concept of meal sequencing; eating protein and veggies before carbs, popularized by wellness grifters is not the magic formula you think it is…there can be some variations in blood sugar based on this pattern, but the overall composition of the meal matters most.
🥖 If you find that the concept of meal sequencing peaks your interest and causes you to skip the bread basket or chip basket before the meal, then that’s a major win for avoiding a blood sugar spike, and in that scenario, meal sequencing worked.
🌿 Health conscious people tend to lean into concepts like meal sequencing because they care about maintaining stable blood sugar and weight management. Meal sequencing is not a bad idea, nor will it harm you, but the overall composition of the meal, the speed at which you eat, and drink(s) accompanying the meal matter more.
🥗 Soooooo, will having a salad instead of chips before the meal positively impact your metabolism? YES! For more reason than one…