By
Vyara Bridgeman
The level of sugar in your blood depends mainly on how often and what you eat. It usually rises after a meal (especially after a meal rich in refined carbohydrates), and it goes down when you fast. The pancreas and the liver help you regulate those fluctuations by secreting appropriate hormones into the blood stream. Some degree of fluctuation of the sugar levels in your blood is admissible but in general, the more stable they are the better.
The level of sugar in your blood depends mainly on how often and what you eat. It usually rises after a meal (especially after a meal rich in refined carbohydrates), and it goes down when you fast. The pancreas and the liver help you regulate those fluctuations by secreting appropriate hormones into the blood stream. Some degree of fluctuation of the sugar levels in your blood is admissible but in general, the more stable they are the better.
Benefits of keeping your blood sugar stable:
If you answer in the affirmative to some of the questions below, chances are your blood sugar is not as stable as it can be. Test yourself:
- Stable mood - the more stable your blood sugar is, the more stable emotionally you will feel.
- Less stressed, worried and anxious - fluctuations in sugar levels are associated with hormones that turn on the stress response in the body; therefore, you will feel more stressed and anxious if your blood sugar is unstable.
- Control of appetite - the less stable your blood sugar is, the more the appetite goes out of control. People who constantly feel hungry usually experience big fluctuations in their sugar levels.
- Improved quality of sleep - the more stable your sugar levels are, the better you will sleep and the more refreshed you will feel on wake up.
- Stable Energy - if your blood sugar doesn't fluctuate unhealthily, you will have more stable and even energy throughout the day.
- Less fat around the abdomen - the fat burning mechanism is turned on when the sugar levels in your blood are stable; when big fluctuations occur, people tend to put on fat around the abdomen.
If you answer in the affirmative to some of the questions below, chances are your blood sugar is not as stable as it can be. Test yourself:
- My waist circumference is larger than my hips.
- It is difficult for me to lose weight.
- I crave sweets.
- I feel much better after I eat.
- I am very irritable if I miss a meal.
- I often cry for no reason.
- Sometimes I feel a bit spacey and disconnected.
- I have elevated blood sugar or triglyceride levels.
- I get anxious for no apparent reason.
- I wake up often during the night.
- I feel hungry all of the time.
- I often get very sleepy in the afternoon.
- Eat smaller meals more often.
- Include protein with all meals.
- Include healthy fats in your diet.
- Eat more vegetables and fibre.
- Cut out all refined sugar, processed foods and refined carbohydrates. Eat fruit in moderation, especially fruits that are very sweet (e.g, bananas). Eat as much grapefruit as you want though - it will help your blood sugar levels.
- Cut out alcohol, coffee and other stimulants like chocolate.
- Add cinnamon to your deserts.
- Add lemon to your meals.
- Add chilli, if you can tolerate it.
- Exercise regularly.
Vyara Bridgeman is an Advanced Certified BodyTalk practitioner
who works with patients from all over the world suffering a variety of
physical, mental and emotional conditions. To find out more about
Vyara's BodyTalk practice, what her clients say about her, and how she
can help you achieve a balanced body-mind, visit: http://www.BodyTalk4Life.com
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