What you’ll learn from this episode:
- Why you should ditch your sweet breakfast and make sure to start your day with savory foods that include a combination of protein, fat, and fiber
- How to sequence your food intake for steady blood sugar levels
- Normal vs optimal blood sugar levels
- How 10 minutes of movement after eating a meal can help get glucose into your muscles and out of your bloodstream
- How sustained periods of elevated glucose can lead to insulin resistance
- & So much more!
Resources:
What is blood sugar & how does it affect our body’s energy levels?
Symptoms of glucose spikes
Hacks to avoid blood sugar spikes
The effect of our microbiome composition in carbohydrate processing
The importance of eating the rainbow
The importance of fiber in promoting gut bacteria diversity
Can a ketogenic diet lead to insulin resistance in the long-term?
Fasting & insulin resistance
The part of the day when you’re most insulin sensitive
How stress can increase blood sugar levels
What is considered a glucose “spike” & what are optimal ranges?
Examples of “healthy” spikes in blood sugar
The connection between neurodegenerative disorders & insulin resistance
The link between insulin resistance & PCOS
Is there an average timeframe in which we can reverse insulin resistance?
Tips & substitutes to get over old habits
Restrictive diets & binge eating disorders
The relationship between on mindset & glucose spikes
The power of a healthy mindset
