Alternate-day fasting involves fasting every other day, with around 500-600 calories consumed on fasting days. This method can lead to significant calorie reduction over time, but it’s one of the more challenging approaches to maintain due to frequent fasting. Some people may experience the me...
Fasting may have some general health benefits. For example, it couldcut down on inflammation, help with weight loss, and lower cholesterol. Fasting may also improve the way your body manages glucose (blood sugar) and cut down on insulin resistance. Will drinking water lower blood sugar? Drinkin...
To think, act, and feel in any way, your brain requires access to large amounts of consistent energy. For most of us, that energy comes in the form of blood sugar (glucose), which is transported into the brain and used by our brain cells. While it’s been well known that very...
You know that you need to get your blood sugar down to stay safe. What can you do? Take your medications. Did you skip a dose? If so, your next step depends on which medications you are on. For some medications, you should take a dose as soon as possible. For others, you may ...
We explore the key to maintaining optimal blood sugar balance through a healthy diet, and the importance of glucose structure. Learn about foods that promote this balance, plus indulge in three delicious recipes for a healthier lifestyle and balanced blood sugar levels. Read on to learn more ...
When you monitor your blood sugar at home, many factors play into the accuracy and usefulness of your readings. Follow these tips for better glucose monitoring.
There is no simple direct test for insulin resistance on the market, so most health care providers use a combination of tests along with other information about you to determine how insulin resistant you are. Some of the most useful tests are listed below: Fasting insulin Fasting blood glucose...
The chances are that, other than knowing that the energy lull which inevitably kicks in after you’ve gone to town on those red velvet cupcakes is down to a ‘sugar rush’, your grasp of blood sugar management is lacking. No shade from us if that’s the case: unless you’re one of...
To assess metabolic syndrome, doctors look at several factors. When three or more of these factors are found together, the diagnosis of metabolic syndrome can be made: Greater than 150 mg/dL of triglycerides in the blood A fasting glucose level of 100 mg/dL or greater ...
How Fasting Can Improve Your Brain Health If you have previously joined me for a webinar or listened to any of my talks over the years, you will know I have often talked about making sure your blood sugar is balanced by eating little and often as this is both beneficial for your body ...