Blood Sugar & the Foods You Eat

Our blood sugar is impacted by the foods we eat. Excess glucose and insulin don’t help with weight loss, weight maintenance, or overall balanced health. Chronic excess insulin may lead to weight gain, metabolic disorders, and disease. Read more about the science behind our blood sugar and what it can tell us about the foods we eat.

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