How to Avoid Blood Sugar Spikes (Without Reducing Carb Intake)
Blood sugar spikes are increases in blood sugar to 180 mg/dL (10 mmol/L) or higher after a meal that are very common in people with diabetes or prediabetes, but also occur in those without diabetes or prediabetes. In this blog post, I am discussing six evidence-based dietary strategies that lower the blood sugar response after a meal and help avoid blood sugar spikes, all without reducing total carbohydrate intake.
The Glycemic Index and Health Outcomes
In this blog post, we are discussing whether diets rich in high-glycemic index foods may be a cause or contributing factor to chronic diseases such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and cancer.
How To Use a Continuous Glucose Monitor to Your Benefit
Continuous glucose monitors, or CGMs, have become a very popular tool, both for people with diabetes and those who want to optimize their health. In this blog post, we are providing guidance on how best to use a CGM to maximize its health benefit.
Micronutrient Deficiencies (Why Nutrition Matters, Part A)
In this blog post, we’ll be looking at an issue that – in my opinion – should be taking much more a center stage in the discussion of nutrition and health: micronutrient deficiencies!