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#320: Top 10 Worst Foods for Blood Sugar + How Blood Sugar Impacts Women’s Hormone and Metabolism with Casey Means

Dr. Casey Means and her team at Levels have revolutionized how we view nutritional data, blood sugar, and metabolic flexibility. By equipping yourself with the knowledge and information to know what your body needs when it comes to glucose, you can not only improve your overall health but extend your longevity and overall happiness.

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Stop Inflaming Your Thyroid with These 4 Foods

“What should I eat now that I have this diagnosis?” This is a question I hear all the time, from people who are either dealing with hormone imbalances, thyroid disorders, or autoimmune diseases like Hashimoto’s. While there is no concrete answer to this question (and believe me, I wish there were!), I want to empower you to make the best choices you can make for your body and your health. Let me first say that food is a personal thing. What works for one person may not work for someone else. The best advice I can give is that you listen to your body. This involves finding what makes you feel good and getting rid of the things that don’t!

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How to Say Goodbye to Unwanted Sugar Cravings

Do you have trouble saying no to that second (or third, or fourth) cup of coffee every day? Or how about that vending machine, or breakroom at work…can you walk by without indulging in a sugary midday pick-me-up? I’ve been there. I would keep reaching for more chips and salsa, more coffee, or more chocolate; anything that would satisfy that unrelenting craving. Sugar is virtually unavoidable in our culture. It often hides behind cryptic, unrecognizable names (anhydrous dextrose, anybody?), and lurks in almost every pre-packaged, processed food in the grocery store. What’s scary is how seriously addicted we are to this substance that wreaks havoc on our bodies!

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