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Most of us sit down to a meal and start eating whatever looks most appealing. That could mean we begin with a protein source, or take a bite of a starch instead. But Donaldson explained that his twin recommended enjoying non-starchy vegetables before anything else. As experts told the outlet, eating in this order may be particularly beneficial for people like Donaldson with type 2 diabetes, as vegetables can control blood sugar and slow down digestion.
It's worth noting, however, that the benefits of eating this way aren't entirely clear for those without a diabetes diagnosis, BI reported.