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Feb 2022
42m 21s

How Avocados Help Control Your Blood Sug...

Nutritional Weight & Wellness, Inc.
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Today we are excited to share some key information about how eating avocados can help control blood sugar and reduce cravings for sugar and processed carbs. Being mindful of monitoring and managing blood sugar levels, especially for those who are diabetic or have been cautioned by their doctor of being prediabetic, is really important and can be great data for making changes to your health plan. It is always fun to do a show about how eating REAL FOOD, especially a real fat like avocados, can support long-term health by having a positive effect on blood sugar control. We’ll also give examples of ways to incorporate avocados into your meals and snacks!

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