Instagram accounts like glucosegoddess have gone viral for promoting the link between sweet, starchy foods and hormone health. But can changing your diet help with day-to-day health and energy levels?
found that increased glucose spikes could lead to increased cravings too – and nothing disturbs your workflow like the thought of what’s lining the shelves of your cupboards.It’s crucial to remember that managing your blood sugar levels isn’t about cutting out carbs. “There are carbs that are good for maintaining our blood sugars, like wholegrains for example,” Medlin says.
Rather than cutting out carbs, it’s about eating varied, well-balanced meals, which is something few of us do at breakfast time. Plus, it’s a good idea to avoid cakes, pastries and white breads, because these foods contain refined carbohydrates, which break down in the body very quickly, leading to sharp glucose spikes. “What we need to aim for is that we’re pairing our carbohydrates with fibre, protein or fat – or all three of those things,” Relf recommends.
I did miss having my usual porridge and I’ll probably go back to having it, but to make this a more well-rounded breakfast, I’ll be adding seeds and nut butter. That’s all you need to do to increase the fibre, protein and fat content of carb-heavy meals. Simple.Chia pudding with almond milk and nut butterSign up for workouts, nutritious recipes and expert tips, plus our Strong Women magazine with expert advice on building strength & resilience sent to your inbox.
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