In this DOAC podcast, Jessie Inchauspé (Glucose Goddess) talks about how it affects everything from aging to weight loss and even chronic diseases. She gives you easy-to-follow tips and tricks for eating right and living a healthier life. You’ll be surprised to learn how much sugar is hiding in everyday foods and how it can mess with your body. It’s like a secret weapon for feeling better and looking great!
Educatekaro discovered these Key Points:
- Glucose Importance and Impact
- Glucose spikes reveal issues with body health.
- Sugar impacts cells, accelerating aging and potentially leading to conditions like Alzheimer’s.
- Glucose spikes are linked to hormonal imbalances, fertility issues, and PCOS.
- Dietary Considerations
- ‘Healthy’ foods like whole grains, fruits, and smoothies can cause massive glucose spikes.
- Non-sweet foods like bread and pasta also cause glucose spikes.
- Starting the day with a savory breakfast helps regulate glucose.
- Sugar and Health
- Consuming high amounts of sugar accelerates aging.
- Sugar intake is linked to irritability and visceral fat.
- There is a scary link between sugar consumption and Alzheimer’s disease.
- Managing Glucose
- Vinegar can help manage glucose spikes.
- Eating vegetables first and exercising after meals can regulate glucose.
- Intermittent fasting and calorie restriction have mixed benefits.
- Additional Insights
- Food companies add sugar to products to increase addiction.
- Menopause affects glucose spikes, and dietary changes can help.
- Coffee may not significantly impact glucose spikes.
- Actionable Tips
- Begin your day with a savory breakfast.
- Use vinegar to manage glucose.
- Eat vegetables first.
- Exercise after eating.