White bread, sugary breakfast cereals, sweets, and many refined carbohydrate foods can cause blood sugar to rise quickly.

Research has explored links between high-glycemic eating patterns and certain age-related eye conditions, although diet is only one of many factors involved.

Choosing slower-digesting carbohydrates more often can also support better blood sugar control.

Examples include:

Oats

Beans

Lentils

Whole grains

Brown rice

Barley

The goal is not to remove carbohydrates entirely, but to choose higher-fiber options more often.

5. Ultra-Processed Foods