We all know about the perils of sugar. 90 per cent of us suffer from glucose (blood sugar) spikes every day. You may have even contended with the symptoms without recognising the cause: fatigue, cravings, mood swings, poor energy, bad sleep, acne and, crucially, weight gain. But what if you could mitigate the effects of glucose without forgoing sugar and carbohydrates completely?
Starchy and sugary foods turn to glucose as we digest them. The resulting glucose then enters our blood stream. If too much glucose arrives too quickly in the bloodstream it causes a glucose spike. These spikes bring with them consequences: inflammation, premature ageing and fat storage.
Many diets suggest cutting out sugar and carbohydrates completely. But, looking at the science, there could be another equally effective and less punitive approach to shifting those excess pounds.
Here are my top three tips to curb glucose spikes and prevent the ensuing weight gain:
Eat your food in the right order
A lot of attention is given to what we eat without much guidance on how to eat it. It
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