How to control blood sugar spikes

How to control blood sugar spikes

Author: ZOE July 21, 2022 Duration: 45:23
Biochemist Jessie Inchauspe heads into work one morning at a genetics lab in California. During the morning meeting, management offer staff the chance to self-test a new medical device. Jessie accepts.  She couldn’t have known this device would take her on a journey of discovery to reshape her health and help countless others do the same.   The device was a continuous blood sugar monitor, and it was this, combined with her academic background, and a remarkable willingness to use herself as a lab rat, that began a journey of discovery into how blood sugar affects our health.  In today’s episode, Jonathan is joined by two leading experts on the topic: Jessie Inchauspe is a biochemist, bestselling author, and founder of the Glucose Goddess movement who’s helped hundreds of thousands of people improve their health by making cutting-edge science accessible. Dr. Sarah Berry is one of the world's leading experts on human nutrition, who has personally run over 20 randomized clinical trials looking at how humans respond to different fats. Download our FREE guide — Top 10 Tips to Live Healthier: https://zoe.com/freeguide Timecodes: 00:00 - Intro 00:10 - Topic introduction 01:28 - Quickfire questions 02:39 - What is blood sugar? 03:29 - Why do we have blood sugar? 05:25 - Blood sugar monitoring 07:30 - How does blood sugar affect our health? 09:12 - Do we want a flat blood sugar? 14:03 - Blood sugar responses and menopause 19:20 - Personalization in blood glucose responses 23:17 - Actionable advice to better control your blood sugar 23:55 - Food ordering 28:30 - Vinegar and blood sugar 34:15 - What foods should I eat to control blood glucose spikes? 37:39 - Blood glucose & exercise 40:02 - Summary 41:45 - Listener question 43:03 - Goodbyes 43:17 - Outro Episode transcripts are available here. Buy Jessie’s book here. Read ZOE’s PREDICT Studies here. Follow Jessie: https://www.instagram.com/glucosegoddess Follow ZOE on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zoe/ This podcast was produced by Fascinate Productions.

Ever feel like the advice on eating well shifts with the wind? ZOE Science & Nutrition cuts through the noise by going straight to the source. Each conversation, hosted by Jonathan Wolf, sits down with leading researchers who are actually shaping our understanding of the human body, particularly the profound role of gut health. This isn't about quick fixes or fad diets; it's a deep and accessible exploration of the science itself. You'll hear these experts break down complex studies on nutrition and metabolism, then translate those findings into clear, actionable steps you can consider for your own life. The discussions span how food impacts everything from your energy levels and immune system to long-term weight management and disease prevention. Tuning into this podcast feels like having a direct line to the frontiers of nutritional science, all presented in a grounded, engaging way that makes even the most intricate topics relatable. It’s for anyone who’s curious about the real reasons behind why we eat what we eat and how those choices fundamentally shape our health.
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