Planning your meals to avoid blood sugar spikes and crashes can help you maintain energy throughout the day and contribute to better long-term health.

We asked our chief medical officer, Sohaib Imtiaz, MD , for advice on planning meals to maintain a balanced blood sugar level.

Q: Carbs get a bad rap when it comes to blood sugar. Should you avoid them altogether if you're watching your blood sugar levels? What are some meal-planning strategies to include carbs in your diet, while also preventing blood sugar spikes and crashes?

Sohaib Imtiaz: You don't need to avoid carbs; they're necessary for energy . The best way to manage your blood sugar at mealtimes is to combine carbohydrates with protein, fiber, and healthy fat. When you have those three things as part of a meal with somethin

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