Nutrition expert offers tips for a more blood sugar-friendly dinner

Amanda Sauceda, a lecturer in nutrition and dietetics in the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences at Cal State Long Beach, spoke with Verywell Health, advising balancing carbohydrates with protein and fiber to support steadier blood sugar. She recommended lettuce wraps instead of refined bread and adding lentils or white beans to pasta sauce. Sauceda emphasized that carbohydrates provide essential energy, but should not dominate a balanced dinner plate overall.