Functional Roots Wellness

Love these quick little educational snippets!

Blood sugar balance is not just for those with insulin resistance, it's for all of us. It allows us to live our best, most steady lives – with happy minds, moods, and hormones.

I've been talking about blood sugar for a while and it's so integral in my practice that I have whole chapters on it in my books, Hormone Intelligence and The Adrenal Thyroid Revolution.

Protein, fats, and slow carbohydrates are the rockstars for steady blood sugar and energy. In the right amounts, at the right times, they keep your blood sugar steady and your energy humming, while preventing sugar cravings and 3 p.m lulls in energy.

🍣Protein is an important source of energy, giving you hours of fuel and keeping you feeling satisfied- which prevents sugar cravings. Studies show that swapping empty carbs (like chips, muffins, candy, white bread, etc.) dramatically improves blood sugar and hormone balance, helping to reduce PCOS symptoms, improve ovulation, and more.

While animal proteins like fish and eggs are incredible resources, plant proteins such as nuts, seeds, legumes, and more are just as important and often come with a boost of essential fiber.

🥑Healthy fats allow us to feel full and satisfied after a meal, maintain steady energy, and absorb important vitamins like A, D, E, and K. The best choices include a variety such as olive oil, avocados, nuts & seeds, fish, and small amounts of butter, ghee, or coconut oil.

🌾Slow Carbohydrates give us the right amount of energy and their complex structure gives them a slow, steady burn that doesn't jack up blood sugar. Legumes and brown rice also contain resistant starches, indigestible fibers that increase and support healthy gut flora, maintain better blood sugar balance, and improve insulin sensitivity.

Slow carbohydrates include whole grains (such as brown rice, steal cut oats, etc.) and starchy vegetables like sweet potatoes.

Use combinations of these to create healthy snacks and meal ideas of your own or try out mine next time you feel that midday crash. Also, grab a copy of my book, Hormone Intelligence, to find hormone and blood-sugar-balancing recipes like these and so many more!

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It’s an energy you can call forth.🙏🏽

True leaders don't create followers,
they create more leaders.

🖊: Sheree Bliss Tilsley .spirit.medicine

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