I think the carb glycemic loads/spikes can be evened out by having some protein or a fat with the carb..

[Food Combinations
What you eat with your carbohydrates matters, too. "Protein and fat slow the absorption of glucose into the bloodstream, which helps prevent [insulin] spikes and drops," says Jamieson-Petonic. Pairing an apple with peanut butter or serving rice with beans and avocado can lessen the blood-sugar impact of the whole plate.]
https://www.sharecare.com/health/typ...d-sugar-levels