Understanding the Basics of Blood Sugar

By Mary Sheila Gonnella NC, BCHN

What is Blood Sugar and How Does it Affect Health?

Have you ever felt tired for what feels like no reason? Maybe you’ve been struggling with weight loss or feeling out of balance. All of these issues can be linked to your blood sugar levels. As an Ayurvedic nutritionist, I want to help people understand the basics of how their blood sugar levels affect their health and how they can use diet, lifestyle, and herbal remedies to help support a healthy balance.

A lot of people don’t know the basics of blood sugar and how it affects their body. Blood glucose is a type of sugar that your body creates from carbohydrates that are found in your food. Your body uses the glucose to provide energy for your cells, tissues and organs. But if you eat too much sugar or carbohydrates, this can lead to high blood sugar levels which can cause a range of short and long-term health issues including diabetes, weight gain and fatigue.

I recently had a client who was struggling with fatigue and inability to focus. She was eating a lot of “healthy” processed food that she didn’t know were also high in sugar because they were gluten free and organic. We went through her diet and found that she was consuming too many carbs. We then switched her to a low-glycemic diet which included more whole foods like fresh fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds, quality proteins, as well as adding in some herbal supplements to help support her blood sugar balance.

After a few weeks, she was already feeling better and more energized, and she said she felt like a new person! We continued to monitor her diet and within a few months her blood glucose levels were back in the normal range. She was now able to focus better and felt more balanced than ever before.

My client’s transformation didn’t happen overnight. It took some time, planning and dedication to make the necessary changes in her diet and lifestyle. But she stuck with it and is now a healthy, vibrant person who has a better understanding of how her body works.

Practical Strategies to Balance Your Blood Sugar

If you want to balance your blood sugar levels and improve your overall health, there are some simple steps you can take. By following a healthy diet and lifestyle, you can support your body’s natural balance and restore your health. Here are some practical tips to get you started:

• Cut back on processed foods and refined carbohydrates, and increase your intake of whole, unprocessed foods like vegetables and quality proteins.
• Include a variety of proteins such as nuts, seeds, legumes, lean meats and fish in your diet.
• Supplement with herbal remedies for blood sugar support.
• Stay active and manage stress through yoga or meditation.

Conclusion: Start Today Towards Better Health and Wellbeing! 

Blood sugar is a crucial factor that affects our overall health and wellbeing. When unbalanced, it can lead to serious issues such as diabetes and fatigue. However, with some simple dietary and lifestyle changes, you can support your body’s natural balance and restore your health. By eating a balanced diet of whole foods and adding in herbs or supplements to support blood sugar levels, you can begin to feel the benefits right away! I hope this blog has given you a better understanding of blood sugar and how to support it, so that you can feel your best each and every day. 

Ready to start your journey towards balanced blood sugar and improved health? Let’s get started today! Contact me for any questions or advice on how to achieve better wellbeing. I’m here to help!