Do you often feel tired, have frequent after dinner dips, cravings for sweets and can't get through the day without a number of snacks? Then you may just be suffering from fluctuating blood sugar levels.
When you eat foods with sugar, blood sugar levels go up. Insulin is then produced in the pancreas (pancreas) to break down these sugars again. You want the glucose concentration (and thus your blood sugar) to fluctuate between certain limits. These tips will help with that:
1. Moving sober
Exercising sober improves glucose uptake resulting in more stable blood sugar levels. The morning is the most appropriate time to get started with this, as you are then 8-12 hours sober and your stomach is empty.
If you are not used to postponing or skipping breakfast, it is good to start exercise with low intensity. For example, start with a walk or bike ride and later build up to strength training, running or high intensity. Above all, do what feels right for you and try to exercise sober at least twice a week to experience the positive effects.
2. Eat enough good fats
Eating healthy fats from fatty wild fish or avocados, for example, keeps cell membranes flexible and thus able to respond well to insulin, among other things. This ensures more stable blood sugar levels. Need inspiration? How about this tasty salad with smoked salmon?
If you can't manage to put healthy fats on the menu regularly, then a omega 3 supplement is a great addition!
3. Eat protein-rich meals
Protein makes you feel satiated and keeps blood sugar levels stable. By starting with a protein-rich meal in the morning, you can benefit from this throughout the day! It ensures that you have fewer cravings for snacks, and thus experience fewer fluctuations in your blood sugar levels!
Protein-rich meals include omelet rolls, pancakes, a smoothie bowl or a smoothie enriched with protein powder!
4. Intermittent fasting
Intermittent fasting is not suitable for everyone; for example, if you have a hormonal imbalance, I do not recommend it, but if you are in good health, intermittent fasting can do a lot of good for your health. Stabilizing your blood sugar levels is one of the benefits.
5. Add cinnamon to your meals
Cinnamon is known to keep blood sugar levels stable. So sprinkle some cinnamon on your apple, smoothie or oatmeal!
By the way, our new Blood sugar support supplement also contains Ceylon cinnamon.
6. Avoid fast sugars and processed foods
Processed and sugary foods are rapidly being converted into glucose in your body. The result? A spike in your blood sugar level, which then drops again. My advice is to avoid fast sugars such as cookies, candy and soda. If you want to eat them anyway, make sure you take in enough protein and healthy fats to keep your blood sugar level somewhat stable!
7. Provide adequate relaxation
Stress causes increased energy demands, so try to avoid it and make sure you get enough relaxation.
This is because the hormones adrenaline and cortisol (which are released in times of stress) cause more glucose to be released, which again will raise your blood sugar levels. So relaxation is essential.