What Causes Sugar Spikes?

Send us a text Summer outings often mean big mezze tables and lots of good food — but also questions like: should you skip meals before going out, how often can you enjoy a full spread, and how to make gatherings healthier without losing the fun. In this episode, we’ll break it a ... Show More

Send us a text Lebanese mezze is all about variety — from dips and veggies to fried favorites and endless pita. But how many calories are really hiding in those small plates? In this episode, we’ll look at the calorie counts of popular dishes, clear up some common misconceptions, ... Show More

Send us a text Summer mezze tables are full of variety, and it’s easy to get carried away. From fried bites to endless drinks, it can be tricky to know how much is too much. In this episode, we’ll cover simple ways to enjoy everything without overeating, how to handle fried items ... Show More

Many of the women I talk to have been asking… What exactly is a blood sugar spike, how do they happen, and why does it matter?Aside from causing all kinds of disruptive symptoms, blood sugar spikes are like tiny daggers that wear down your cells, your body, your organs, and your ... Show More

New Episode Alert! Today on the pod, we dive into the world of beverages and their impact on blood sugar levels. We'll share our top picks for diabetes-friendly drinks, including tips on enjoying your favorite coffee, alcohol, smoothies, and teas without the unwanted spikes. Join ... Show More

"If you’re looking for a way to boost focus, memory, and mental clarity, mushrooms might be exactly what you’re looking for. Certain mushrooms contain a medicinal quality called beta-glucans. A 2012 review on products containing beta-glucans found they can help to naturally incre ... Show More

In this podcast, we’re going to talk about some of the side effects of consuming too much sugar. Some of the well-known side effects of sugar include fatigue, brain fog, belly fat, carb cravings, and cavities. Is there a difference between sugar and carbohydrates? A carbohydrate ... Show More

When you overeat carbohydrates, your blood sugar rises, and insulin removes the sugar from the blood. Insulin also allows sugar to be used as fuel in the cell. Due to insulin resistance, many high blood sugar symptoms are related to low blood sugar and low sugar inside the cell. ... Show More

Jessie Inchauspé is back on the podcast talking about everything to do with sugar, cravings, spikes, how to enjoy your food and the surprising health effects of normalising blood sugar.Jessie is a French biochemist and New York Times bestselling author of Glucose Revolution and T ... Show More

Diving into the science behind Gymnema sylvestre, an herb that dulls sweet taste perception and may reduce sugar cravings. Why this "sugar destroyer" could help you cut back on sugar and support your health goals.Mentioned in this episode:National Eating Disorders Association- NE ... Show More

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.Episode 3249:Elly McGuinness explains the rising popularity of low sugar diets, highlighting the negative effects of sugar on health ... Show More