The Ketogenic diet emphasizes eating foods that are high in protein and good fats, while eliminating carb-rich foods. The foods prohibited by the Keto diet include: bread, crackers, bagels, cookies, pastries, etc. Processed foods found in boxes and plastic bags are out. Vegetables, meats, seafood, fats, and dairy are in. Basically, foods made with white flour and sugar are off … [Read more...] about Are You Making These Low-Carb Lifestyle Mistakes?
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10 Common Causes Of Blood Sugar Spikes
Unhealthy Food Choices When the body consumes a simple carbohydrate, it responds the same way as if it had consumed sugar. There is no additional nutrition available to slow the absorption of the resulting sugars into the bloodstream and therefore, blood sugar rises. The following simple carbohydrates should be avoided: sodas, baked goods made with white flour (breads, … [Read more...] about 10 Common Causes Of Blood Sugar Spikes
What Happens To Your Brain When You Give Up Sugar?
You may think sugar is pretty easy to spot, but think again! It’s not only cookies, cakes, and donuts that diabetics need to watch out for. Sugar is lurking everywhere, and is difficult to avoid if you don’t know where to look. Don’t let the name “sugar” fool you. Corn syrup, dextrose, fructose, sucrose, maltose, maltodextrin, all are sugars and all should be … [Read more...] about What Happens To Your Brain When You Give Up Sugar?
Is Your Blood Sugar Affecting Your Mood?
Yes, your blood sugar can affect your mood. These affects can be short-term due to fluctuations in blood sugar itself, or long-term due to the strain of managing diabetes. Blood sugar swings can cause rapid changes in a person's mood. These could include confusion, anxiety, irritability, and having the jitters. When a person's blood sugar returns to more normal ranges, these … [Read more...] about Is Your Blood Sugar Affecting Your Mood?
The Glycemic Index & Its Effects On Blood Sugar
The glycemic index (GI) reveals how a food affects your blood sugar. When you consume carbohydrates, the body converts them into glucose (sugar.) The pancreas releases insulin in order to move the sugar from the bloodstream into the cells where it can be used for energy. If there is not a sufficient amount of insulin available, or if the body’s cells are resistant to insulin, … [Read more...] about The Glycemic Index & Its Effects On Blood Sugar