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Published May 17, 2023

The Key Signs You're NOT HEALTHY & How To Use Food To HEAL THE BODY | Jessie Inchauspé

Explore vital strategies for achieving optimal health with Jessie Inchauspé, the 'Glucose Goddess,' as she unveils the power of glucose management, dietary hacks like vinegar and food sequencing, and practical lifestyle changes to transform well-being through blood sugar balance.
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  • Vinegar

    Vinegar, particularly apple cider vinegar, has been shown to significantly reduce blood sugar spikes and insulin release. explains that acetic acid in vinegar inhibits the alpha-amylase enzyme, slowing down the breakdown of starches into glucose and promoting glycogen formation in muscles 1. This simple addition to your diet can reduce glucose spikes by up to 30% and insulin secretion by up to 20% 2.

    Vinegar is one small tip that you can add that can help you counteract that. And so in week two of the method, I teach people lots of different ways of having it in water, in tea, in mocktails, as dressings, to try to add that ingredient in.

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    Incorporating vinegar before high-carb meals can help manage blood sugar levels effectively and is a simple, cost-effective tool for better health.

       

    Savory Breakfasts

    Switching from sweet to savory breakfasts can drastically improve blood sugar management and overall well-being. emphasizes that savory breakfasts, rich in protein and fat, prevent the glucose spikes caused by sugary foods 3. Examples include grilled salmon, turkey, eggs, or protein smoothies, which are easy to prepare and beneficial for maintaining stable energy levels throughout the day 4.

    Switching back to what we used to do, which is a savory breakfast, changed people's experience of themselves and of their lives so deeply.

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    By adopting savory breakfasts, individuals can avoid the energy crashes and cravings associated with high-sugar meals, leading to a more balanced and productive day.

       

    Food Sequencing

    Food sequencing, or the order in which you eat different types of food, can significantly impact blood sugar levels. explains that starting meals with vegetables, followed by proteins and fats, and ending with starches and sugars can reduce glucose spikes by up to 75% 5. Fiber from vegetables creates a protective mesh in the intestines, slowing glucose absorption and promoting gut health 6.

    Fiber is remarkable, and we don't get nearly as much fiber as we need to get.

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    Implementing food sequencing is a straightforward yet powerful strategy to manage blood sugar and improve overall health.

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