How should Bintjes be paired to moderate the glycemic response when managing blood sugar?

By adding protein or healthy fats like olive oil or Greek yogurt.

While potatoes possess a relatively high glycemic index (GI), their overall impact on blood sugar is heavily moderated by what they are consumed with. To transform the Bintje into a more balanced component of a meal, one should employ strategic complementary pairing. This involves serving the potatoes alongside sources of protein or healthy fats, such as a drizzle of olive oil or a dollop of Greek yogurt. The incorporation of these macronutrients into the meal significantly slows down the overall gastric emptying rate—the speed at which food leaves the stomach and enters the small intestine for absorption. This slower process effectively moderates the rate at which glucose enters the bloodstream, resulting in a less pronounced glucose spike than if the carbohydrate load were consumed in isolation.