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  "id": 2547207,
  "title": "Glucose Goddess’ 2-ingredient hack may help reduce post-meal sugar spikes: ‘Studies prove it’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/glucose-goddess-2-ingredient-hack-may-help-reduce-post-meal-sugar",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-08-22T09:30:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/health/2-ingredient-hack-cut-down-post-meal-glucose-spikes-10836869/"
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  "account": "Jessie Inchauspé, widely recognized as the Glucose Goddess on Instagram, regularly shares health tips on social media, with a focus on blood sugar levels and glucose spikes. Her latest video explains how adding a tablespoon of vinegar to water before consuming carbohydrates may help lessen the glucose spike following a meal. Despite initial skepticism, Inchauspé emphasizes that studies back up her claim.\n\nThe video emphasizes that vinegar is a cheap, magical ingredient, with potential benefits not just for glucose and insulin levels, but also for visceral fat and cholesterol. Clinical Nutritionist Sonal Chandalia from Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre in Mumbai explains that consuming vinegar diluted in water before a regular meal with carbohydrates can positively impact post-meal glucose spikes. Vinegar, being acetic-acid based, slows down carbohydrate metabolism, curbs speedy digestion, and reduces the rapid rise in blood sugar levels after a meal. Chandalia also mentions that consuming salad, oils, and nuts before carbohydrates may yield similar results.\n\nRegistered Dietician RD Rizwana Sayyed from Apollo Clinic in Viman Nagar agrees, suggesting that apple cider vinegar, which has been studied for its potential effects on blood sugar control, could be a more palatable alternative. Both experts highlight that acetic acid, a key component of vinegar, improves insulin sensitivity and slows down carbohydrate digestion, which, in turn, reduces the rapid increase in blood sugar levels after a meal. However, they stress that the effects may vary among individuals.\n\nWhile the evidence supporting these practices is promising, Sayyed cautions that more research is needed to draw definitive conclusions. Additionally, individuals with digestive issues, acid reflux, gastritis, ulcers, low potassium levels, and kidney disease should avoid this drink. Sayyed reiterates that while apple cider vinegar may offer some potential benefits for blood sugar control, it is not a substitute for a healthy diet, regular exercise, and any prescribed medications or treatments. Effective management of glucose levels requires a holistic approach that includes these lifestyle factors. He emphasizes consulting with a healthcare professional before incorporating vinegar into one's routine, especially if one has underlying health conditions or takes medication.",
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        "outlet": "The Indian Express - Lifestyle",
        "title": "Glucose Goddess’ 2-ingredient hack may help reduce post-meal sugar spikes: ‘Studies prove it’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/glucose-goddess-2-ingredient-hack-may-help-reduce-post-meal-sugar-2548792",
        "published": "2026-08-22T09:30:20.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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