Nix energy-sapping blood-sugar swings
Woman's World|June 05, 2023
It's no secret that dodging blood-sugar surges can keep diabetes at bay. But it may surprise you to know that keeping your glucose level on an even keel also helps you stay energized all day. In fact, an Indian study found that avoiding spikes and dips cuts your odds of feeling fatigued by 90%! More good news? Dodging blood-sugar swings optimizes metabolism to speed fat loss by 42%. And it doesn't have to be a chore. These strategies make it easy...
Melissa Gotthardt
Nix energy-sapping blood-sugar swings

Savor a hearty breakfast

Whether you sip a smoothie with whey protein or enjoy a three-egg omelet, the protein boost you get blunts blood-sugar spikes by up to 39%— and the benefits persist until lunchtime. That’s the word from Japanese researchers, who say a.m. protein primes the pancreas to release proper amounts of blood sugar–balancing insulin throughout the day. Bonus: A study in the International Journal of Obesity found that people who ate high-protein breakfasts lost 65% more weight in eight weeks than those who ate low-protein morning meals.

Be the queen of reheating

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