Click here for more articles by Kormedi.com. Even as we age, it’s hard to change our taste preferences. Many people still enjoy foods they loved as a child, like jjajangmyeon (black bean noodles) or instant noodles. As you get older, managing blood sugar becomes increasingly important, not only for people at risk of diabetes, but even for those who are otherwise healthy. Proper eating habits are key to maintaining overall health. Post-meal blood sugar: How high can it go? According to an analysis of 3.87 million meal records from a mobile health care service by Kakao Healthcare, black bean rice caused the biggest spike, increasing post-meal blood sugar by an average of 75.3 mg/dL. Other high-ranking foods included: ▲Sotbap (rice dishes): +71.1 mg/dL ▲ Curry rice: +70.8 mg/dL ▲ Jjajangmyeon: +70.5 mg/dL ▲Buckwheat noodles: +70.3 mg/dL Refined carbs Most of these foods are based on rice or noodles, meaning they’re high in carbohydrates. They are typically made with refined grains (white rice, white flour), which have had their fiber removed for better taste. Black bean sauce may also c