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You don’t have to accept the rollercoaster of blood sugar fluctuations. If you’re strategic about what you eat, you can keep your energy levels stable throughout the day. With the right combination of nutrients, your body will digest food more slowly, leading to more stable blood sugar levels and better sustained energy as a result, TODAY.com explained previously. And there’s one healthy plant protein food that will help you hit all the nutritional boxes to manage blood sugar spikes. Nutrition tip of the day: Eat more of this food to get blood sugar balancing fiber and protein When stable blood sugar is your priority, try lentils, says Natalie Rizzo, registered dietitian and TODAY nutrition editor. “They have a really impressive combination of protein and fiber,” she told TODAY.com previously. In just a half-cup serving of lentils, you’ll find about 9 grams of protein and 8 grams of fiber.