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10/31/2025

Halloween doesn’t have to mean a blood sugar nightmare. 🎃👻

A few simple strategies—avoid "saving up" calories all day.
Instead, eat regular, balanced meals at your normal intervals.
Fill up on protein and fiber before heading out and feel free to enjoy a treat while you're walking around. Movement is great for blood sugar balance after all!

10/30/2025

You do you, boo 👻

Just because it is Halloween, doesn't mean you HAVE to eat Halloween candy.

It's also fine TO enjoy Halloween candy, if you like it. The key is enjoying it in a portion that feels right to your body.

Don't be scared, you've got this 🎃

10/28/2025

You don’t have to avoid restaurants to manage blood sugar. The order you eat foods matters: start with fiber, follow with protein, then enjoy carbs. Ask for sauces on the side, add a side salad, and split starchy sides when possible.

Cap the meal with a short stroll—it’s strategy, not restriction.

10/24/2025

Exactly what is your blood sugar doing after meals?

A sharp spike and crash usually means too many refined carbs alone. A flat/minimal curve comes from a meal balanced with slow carbs, protein, fiber, and healthy fat. A prolonged but gradual spike can be caused by a high carb + a high protein or high fat meal. Understanding your patterns = power to change.

10/22/2025

Hot flashes and sleep disruption can drive cortisol and impact insulin sensitivity.

Practical support: cool the room, finish dinner 3+ hours before bed, keep carbs balanced with protein/fat, limit alcohol, and try a brief wind-down walk.

Small habits calm nighttime glucose swings—and your nervous system.

10/20/2025

Cold + flu season is here—but did you know unstable blood sugar makes it harder for your immune system to fight off viruses?

When glucose runs high, like in diabetes or prediabetes, white blood cells can’t do their job as effectively. Support both immunity and insulin sensitivity this fall through balanced meals, movement, hydration, and sleep.

10/18/2025

✨ Your pantry might be shaping your cravings more than you think.

Here’s what happens:
➡️ Dopamine hit → quick pleasure
➡️ Blood sugar spike → insulin surge
➡️ Drop in blood sugar → hunger + cravings cycle

The fix isn’t to ban foods — it’s to change how we pair and place them.
👀 Put protein + fiber-rich options at eye level
🥣 “Dull the power” of sweets by pairing with protein, fiber, and healthy fats (like cake + Greek yogurt + apple + nuts)

That’s how you have your cake and eat it too — steady energy, fewer cravings, and a happier metabolism. 💪

10/15/2025

Many people underestimate the power of protein, especially at breakfast.

Hitting 20-30 grams of protein in the morning supports satiety, muscle, and blood sugar stability. It doesn’t require shakes or powders—just practical combos like Greek yogurt with nuts, omelets with beans, or tofu scrambles with veggies.

Prioritizing protein early helps you stay fueled, focused, and steady.

10/12/2025

Sitting all day?

Build ‘glucose sinks’ into your routine: calf raises during calls, 60-second wall sits, air squats before lunch, or a lap around the building after meals.

These tiny contractions help muscles pull more glucose from your bloodstream—no gym clothes required.

10/09/2025

Did you know sugar hides in your ‘healthy’ foods? 👀

From cereal to pasta sauce, labels often disguise sugar with names like cane juice or maltodextrin. Learn how to spot it—and then make the choice that's right for you. 🍎

A good rule of thumb- 4g added sugar is equivalent to 1 teaspoon. Use this as a visual when evaluating products. If you were making that product from scratch, would you need to put that much sugar in it per serving? 🥗
Small changes = big impact.

10/06/2025

What you eat in the morning can shape how you feel hours later.

A light or low-protein breakfast may leave you chasing energy—and snacks—by late afternoon. Starting your day with fiber and protein helps support steadier blood sugar and fewer cravings.

Try eggs, sautéed greens, and whole-grain toast to front-load your energy and stay balanced.

10/02/2025

If it feels like your body has a ‘new normal’ lately, you’re not imagining it. Hormones, sleep, stress, and muscle mass all influence how your body uses glucose—and they shift in midlife.

There's hope, though! Your choices still move the needle. Focus on protein-forward meals, walking after eating, lifting 2–3x/week, and getting consistent sleep. Small, sustainable changes keep your blood sugar more predictable and your energy steadier.

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Durham, NC

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