Ever heard the term "hangry"?
hungry and angry? The term is actually referring to your fluctuating blood sugars. When we think of blood sugar levels we often think of diabetes, but in fact it applies to everyone. These levels are an important part of our health and shouldn’t be ignored. They have a huge effect on our lives and can also cause mood fluctuations, sleep pattern disturbances, energy levels, libido problems, weight gain and could eventually lead to more serious health problems.
Here are 10 tips to balance your blood sugar levels;
- Eat regular meals with a good quality source of protein
- Exercise regularly
- Choose complex carbohydrates and low Glycemic index foods.
- Avoid processed sugar
- Reduce stimulants such as coffee and energy drinks
- Break your fast, don’t skip it - enjoy a healthy breakfast
- Include a snack between meals, carrot sticks and hummus is a thumbs up!
- Don’t miss your zzz’s
- Cinnamon is a blood sugar regulator and can be added to smoothie, yoghurt, cereals and cooking.
- Chromium is a trace mineral that research suggests may help to balance sugar levels and is found in broccoli, potatoes, green beans, bananas, nuts, mushrooms and lean meats.
Our Nutritionist and Naturopath can work with you on ensuring you are receiving the best supplements to assist you through your sugar highs and lows and to reduce cravings.
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Cairns North QLD 4870