Measure your blood insulin level while doing so and you'll get the answer. Works for me to eat a banana before I eat white pasta: I get less tired. YMMV. But

Measure your blood insulin level while doing so and you'll get the answer. Works for me to eat a banana before I eat white pasta: I get less tired. YMMV. But it's always better to stick to healthier meals if you can. I know I can't. I got a sweet tooth.