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The 3 Easy Steps to Taking Control of Your Blood Sugar
Dr Livingood
Today, we’re focusing on a critical aspect of health: managing blood sugar levels.
Whether you’re dealing with diabetes, pre-diabetes, or just looking to curb pesky cravings, these are the 4 ways you can take control of your blood sugar!
Step 1: When You Eat
The first key to stabilizing blood sugar starts with understanding your eating patterns. Contrary to popular belief, eating several small meals daily can lead to constant blood sugar spikes.
A more effective strategy involves intermittent fasting or spacing your meals to allow your blood sugar levels to stabilize between eating.
Strategies such as rotational or intermittent fasting can help avoid spikes, especially if you place your meals later in the day.
In between, to fill any cravings, try mixing some greens powder into your water for a boost of fiber and flavor, or some collagen powder into a warm cup of coffee. Both help your stomach stay satisfied without spiking your blood sugar so you can make it past the midday hump.
Step 2: What You Eat
After when you eat, you have to take a close look at what you’re eating!
What you eat plays a pivotal role in managing your blood sugar. Focus on incorporating healthy fats and vegetable sources of carbohydrates into every meal.
Fats have a minimal impact on blood sugar levels, while proteins have a moderate effect. Carbohydrates, particularly from vegetables, provide necessary nutrients without causing significant sugar spikes.
Try opting for foods such as:
- Avocados
- Nuts
- Leafy Greens
- And non-starchy vegetables
All of these provide critical nutrients without spiking your blood sugar, preventing cravings while keeping you full.
Step 3: What You Do
It’s not just what you eat that contributes to your blood sugar- it’s what you do!
Regular exercise is crucial for blood sugar management. High-intensity, short-duration workouts can be particularly effective. These exercises, as brief as 10 minutes, help lower blood sugar levels by burning glucose for energy. This approach not only aids in blood sugar control but also promotes overall fitness and weight management.
Also, stress actually has the ability to raise our cortisol levels: leading to an increase in blood sugar too! Deep breathing techniques can help manage these stress levels which, in turn, can positively affect blood sugar control. A simple method is to take a five-second deep breath in, followed by a five-second exhalation, repeating this for a minute, multiple times a day.
Conclusion
With these three easy rules, you can finally take control of your blood sugar levels to prevent cravings, help manage or lower risks of diabetes, and overall, become a happier, healthier you!
For more guides on how to manage your health and wellness, visit my website where we have thousands of articles, recipes, and videos like this!
As well, check out my free book for even more simple, natural health solutions.
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