How Grapes Can Spike Your Blood Sugar — & The Best Pairing To Manage It

It's no secret that we recommend following a whole-food diet that is packed with nutritious fruits and vegetables, but there are some fruits that are more likely to spike your blood sugar than others. One of the primary culprits? Grapes.

Grapes are of course a fruit but also a source of carbohydrates that are higher in sugar, and when they're not paired with other balancing foods, they cause a spike in some people. "Sometimes people who experience a blood sugar spike may feel 'buzzy'—a little jittery or anxious, or like they're a bit out of balance," Wendy Bazilian, DrPH, RDN, previously told mbg. While that's not to say you should never eat grapes again, there are certainly ways you can hack your diet to make them a better fit.

If you're going the charcuterie board route, may we recommend adding a hummus dip with the addition of mbg's organic veggies+? Greens powders are generally packed with nutritious ingredients that help support a healthy body, but organic veggies+ features prebiotic fibers as well as probiotics that aid with smooth digestion, plus digestive enzymes to help actually absorb the wonderful nutrients of your meals.* Not to mention, that functional fiber serving in each spoonful of our greens powder helps support healthy blood sugar levels.* 

Keeping an eye on your blood sugar and the impact that your diet may have on it will not only help manage your mood and hunger levels but also generally provide more balance and stability to your body. Grapes are a summertime favorite for a reason (hello, flavor!) so pairing them with a well-rounded charcuterie board (including an organic veggies+–spiked dip) will help you feel satisfied.