in a nutshell…
Blood sugar is something that is relevant to your body twenty-four hours a day, 7 days a week… but yet, we often don’t even pay it a second thought.
However, LEARNING your blood sugar and seeing how it impacts your mood, energy, cravings, weight, sleep quality, hormones can be GAME CHANGING.
It’s important to note that no single holistic hack, supplement, or workout session is going to be the “cure all” for healthy blood sugar. To truly have a healthy blood sugar you need to CONSISTENTLY nourish your body with minimally processed diet is full of complex carbs, fiber, protein, and healthy fats, live an active life style, manage stress, be mindful of meal composition, and do the small things with intention!
Proper blood sugar is one thing that impacts soooo much. I had such a great experience learning, tracking & doing the “small things” to support my blood sugar, and I highly recommend paying more attention to this area of your health to upgrade your overall well-being! Blood sugar is one things that impacts EVERYTHING else in your bod!
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