In this episode I discuss:
What is Blood sugar?
- “Sugar” is released into the blood after you eat to be used for energy by the cells
- Naturally increases after you eat, especially with high sugar and carbohydrate foods
- Chronic high blood sugar or too frequent increases Lead to:
- Insulin Resistance
- Chronic Inflammation
- Other Hormonal issues
What is Insulin?
- Hormones that allows sugar to enter the cell to create energy
- Naturally increases when blood sugar increases
- Chronic high insulin levels lead to:
- Insulin Resistance & Type 2 Diabetes
- Weight gain
- Hormonal disturbance
Why High Blood Sugar and Insulin Resistance are a problem?
- Type 2 Diabetes (and it’s complications)
- Heart Disease
- Dementia
- Mental Health Issues
- Weight gain
- Difficulty losing weight
- More….
What can you Do about it?
What Can YOU Do?
- Eat a diet rich in Nutrients and Fiber diet (Lots of vegetables, fruit, beans, nuts/seeds & whole grains)
- Limit added sugar & low nutrient high carbohydrate foods
- Get Enough Protein
- Eat plenty of healthy fat (fatty fish, olive oil, avocado, nuts…etc.
- Move daily and build muscle mass
- Manage stress
Listen to the Whole Episode Here!
