Blood sugar log

Do you know how much sugar you are consuming?  There are so many hidden sugars in foods.  This is where a blood sugar log can be really helpful.

What happens when blood sugar spikes?

There are many concerning symptoms of blood sugar spikes / crashes.  Here are just a few:

• Poor concentration
• Inability to have a bowel movement
• Headaches
• Emotional issues like depression and anxiety
• Inability to sleep
• Acne
• Some cancers

You may think that the extra sugar is giving you a boost of energy but that is short lived because once you crash, you end up not having any energy.  Some people counteract this by eating more sugar which contributes to a vicious cycle.  This is what we need to avoid.

The ugly truth

Unfortunately, you’ll start to also have hormonal issues like:

• estrogen levels that are too high
• Low progesterone – (here are some food suggestions for low progesterone)
• an imbalance of the stress hormone, cortisol

The blood sugar formula

The other day, I talked about the blood sugar formula.  Understanding this will help to keep your hormones in check and this is why a blood sugar log can be really helpful in ensuring you stay within the recommended 25-50 gram intake range (for an adult within an ideal weight range).  This is according to the WHO.

Common foods to watch out for:

• Any type of sugar, which includes regular sugar, brown sugar, coconut sugar, high fructose corn sugar, etc.
• Processed foods as these contain hidden sugars, especially high fructose corn sugar
• Honey and maple syrup

If you start paying attention to these sugars, you will start eating less of them.  Once you lessen your consumption here, you’ll lessen your consumption overall.  And, once you do that, you’ll start to feel better which will give you the extra motivation to pay attention to your diet.  Your blood sugar log will be instrumental in that happening.  So, no matter how you do it – with an app or on paper, you’re bound to be well on your way to a happier, healthier life!