It’s a popular internet health hack: eat foods in the “right” order – vegetables first, proteins and fats second, carbohydrates last – and you’ll significantly reduce your resulting spike in blood sugar, which can therefore reduce cravings, fatigue and health risks such as Type 2 diabetes, proponents say.

Past research on the topic, sometimes referred to as nutrient or meal sequencing, has concluded that it can indeed benefit blood sugar, especially for those with Type 2 diabetes or pre-diabetes.