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The Truth About Saturated Fats and Insulin Resistance

March 8, 2021 by Amber

saturated fats and insulin resistance

Sugar often gets all the blame for causing high blood sugar, but saturated fats cause insulin resistance and block the action of insulin. So what is the connection between saturated fats and insulin resistance? Insulin is required to transport glucose out of the bloodstream and inside the cell. ...

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How to Lower Fasting Blood Sugar With Gestational Diabetes

February 26, 2021 by Amber

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Through my experience with gestational diabetes, I learned how to lower my fasting blood sugar with gestational diabetes and manage gestational diabetes through diet. Being diagnosed with gestational diabetes came as a complete surprise. I remember coming home after having my fasting blood sugar ...

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Proven Benefits of Cinnamon to Lower Blood Sugar

February 19, 2021 by Amber

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Many studies have demonstrated the effective use of cinnamon to lower blood sugar and improve insulin sensitivity. Cinnamon has been used to improve fasting blood sugar, insulin levels, HbA1c, and pre and post-meal blood sugar levels. The benefits of cinnamon for insulin resistance may be due to ...

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Normal Blood Sugar Levels During Fasting, Pre and Post Meals

January 13, 2021 by Amber

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Normal blood sugar levels are defined as under 100 mg/dL during fasting and less than 140 mg/dL 2 hours after eating. Hyperglycemia is when blood sugar levels are higher than 125 mg/dL after fasting and higher than 180 mg/dL 2 hours after eating. Having high blood sugar can lead to many ...

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Amazing Benefits of Blueberries for Insulin Resistance

December 24, 2020 by Amber

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Studies show that consuming blueberries inhibited weight gain, improved insulin sensitivity, and reduced-fat accumulation in the liver. Fatty liver is an underlying cause of insulin resistance and weight gain. Consuming blueberries for weight loss is so beneficial as they help to prevent fat ...

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Fatty Liver and Hypoglycemia – Underlying Causes of Hypoglycemia You Need to Know

November 10, 2020 by Amber

Girl snacking to prevent symptoms of hypoglycemia

One of the underlying causes of hypoglycemia is a fatty liver and depleted glycogen stores. Glycogen is the stored form of sugar in the liver and muscles. The liver is responsible for maintaining blood sugar levels between meals by converting glycogen back into glucose. The glucose is then ...

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The Best Diet for Fatty Liver and Reversing Insulin Resistance

September 5, 2020 by Amber

The best diet for fatty liver is low in saturated fats and high in liver cleansing micronutrients, anti-oxidants, and phytonutrients. There are additional dietary tips that are crucial for reversing fatty liver and insulin resistance such as eating foods high in magnesium and choline among others. ...

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Symptoms of a PEMT Gene Mutation and Choline Deficiency

May 16, 2020 by Amber

    ​ Common symptoms associated with a PEMT gene mutation and choline deficiency include fatty liver, gallbladder problems, SIBO, poor fat digestion, and difficulty losing weight due to a fatty liver. ​ The function of the PEMT gene is to make phosphatidylcholine, which essential to make your ...

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Benefits of Fish Oil for Weight Loss and Reducing Inflammation

April 22, 2020 by Amber

The benefits of fish oil for weight loss and managing inflammation are profound. ​Fats play a vital role in managing inflammation as some fats are inflammatory and other fats such as the essential omega-three fats found in fish oil are anti-inflammatory.  Inflammation and weight gain are intimately ...

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Why Fasting for Weight Loss is the Best Way to Lose Weight

April 12, 2020 by Amber

Fasting for weight loss is the best way to lose weight naturally without diet pills, weight loss powders, special detox drinks, or diet plans. Fasting is the secret to weight loss that big food companies, supplement companies, and big pharma don't want you to know about because it doesn't make them ...

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