🔬 Blood Sugar, Glucose Monitors, and Hidden Sugars
The Pancake Experiment
Eating pancakes alone caused blood sugar to spike dramatically. But eating a cucumber and Greek yogurt first, then the same pancakes, kept blood sugar in a safe range the whole time.
Fiber and protein act like a shield against sugar spikes!
Track it yourself
Glucose monitors are available on Amazon for $50-99. Stable blood sugar means better thinking and less anxiety.
Hidden sugars are everywhere:
- Spicy tuna roll: sugar in the rice, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and spicy sauce
- Orange juice: more sugar than a can of Coca-Cola (45g vs 30g)
- The recommended daily sugar intake is only about 23 grams
Many foods we think are healthy are secretly loaded with sugar. Knowing this helps you make smarter choices!
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