• Sudden glucose spikes from refined carbs and sugars lead to insulin surges.
• These crashes cause fatigue, hunger, and cravings.
• Stabilizing blood sugar helps prevent these energy swings.
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Blood sugar (glucose) impacts energy, mood, weight, and overall health. The book presents science-backed strategies to stabilize glucose without dieting.
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The bloodstream absorbs this simple sugar quickly, causing surges in blood glucose and insulin levels.
Refined sugar can be found in many food products, from ketchup to bread to salad dressing.
Molasses, honey and maple syrup have the same harmful effects as white sugar.
Insulin is a hormone made by the pancreas that allows cells to extract glucose from the blood to use as energy. It helps keeps your blood sugar level from getting too high
The biggest bad mood culprits are refined carbohydrates and refined white starches that cause your blood sugar to go up and down like a rollercoaster.
Blood sugar spikes and drops can leave you with a short-lived burst of energy followed by a tired, cranky feeling.
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