Want Better Blood Sugar Control? Try “Exercise Snacks” Before Meals

Want Better Blood Sugar Control? Try “Exercise Snacks” Before Meals

Posted by:  Didrik Sopler, Ph.D., L.Ac.

Discover how 1-minute 'exercise snacks' before meals can quickly lower blood sugar and insulin resistance—easy, effective, and no gym membership needed!

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Do all types of fat have the same effect on insulin sensitivity, the body’s ability to transfer the blood glucose into the cells?

Do all types of fat have the same effect on insulin sensitivity, the body’s ability to transfer the blood glucose into the cells?

Posted by:  Didrik Sopler, Ph.D., L.Ac.
  This research evaluated the effect of ingesting either monounsaturated fat, polyunsaturated fat, saturated fat, or water as a control on glucose-stimulated insulin secretion, insulin sensitivity and insulin clearance in seven overweight or obese, non-diabetic participants (Xiao C, et al., 2006). Olive oil is high in monounsaturated fat, walnuts are...
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Insulin resistance increases your risk for dementia

Posted by:  Didrik Sopler
Insulin resistance is another risk factor for chronic disease. When study participants with the average age of only 40 years had cognitive tests and also a brain MRI done, the researchers concluded that hyperglycemia (elevated blood glucose) is associated with subtle brain injury, impaired attention and memory; even in young...
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