Balancing Glucose for Better Brain Performance with Jessie Inchauspé
Oct 30, 2023
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Biochemist Jessie Inchauspé shares insights on balancing glucose for better brain performance. Switching to a savory breakfast improves energy levels, focus, and mood. Stabilize glucose levels by using vinegar or lemon juice and starting meals with fiber-rich vegetables. Balancing glucose improves brain function, reduces inflammation, and slows down aging. These strategies can be applied to anyone, even kids. Implement these hacks as lifelong habits for a better life.
Consuming excessive amounts of starches and sugars leads to glucose spikes, causing brain fog and long-term risks of diseases like Alzheimer's.
Implementing simple eating hacks, such as replacing sweet breakfasts with savory ones and starting meals with a plate of vegetables, significantly enhances cognitive performance and improves overall brain health.
Deep dives
Glucose as the Body's Favorite Source of Energy
Glucose is the body's preferred source of energy for every cell, including the brain. It is obtained from two types of food: starches (bread, pasta, rice, potatoes) and sugars. However, consuming excessive amounts of starches and sugars leads to glucose spikes, causing brain fog, mood swings, and long-term risks of diseases like Alzheimer's. Maintaining steady glucose levels is key for optimal brain health.
Eating Hacks to Improve Cognitive Performance
Implementing simple eating hacks can significantly enhance cognitive performance. Week one of the Glucose Goddess Method focuses on replacing sweet breakfasts with savory ones to provide steady energy throughout the day. Week two involves consuming a tablespoon of vinegar or lemon juice before a meal to slow down the breakdown of food into glucose and reduce glucose spikes. Week three emphasizes starting meals with a plate of vegetables, which creates a protective mesh in the intestines, limiting the absorption of glucose. Finally, week four suggests engaging in physical activity for 10 minutes after a meal to recruit muscles and reduce glucose spikes.
Benefits and Applicability of the Glucose Goddess Method
Following the Glucose Goddess Method leads to numerous benefits, including increased energy, reduced cravings, improved sleep, and better overall brain and physical health. The approach is applicable to individuals following various dietary preferences, such as vegan, keto, or paleo. Implementing these simple hacks not only optimizes glucose levels but also creates a positive feedback loop, motivating individuals to make long-term improvements in their health and well-being.
What impact does your blood sugar level have on your brain power?
Every cell in your body needs energy to run. And one of the main ways you provide this energy is through glucose. But while eating foods high in starch and sugar will give you a glucose spike, that doesn’t actually give your body or brain the energy it needs to be consistent.
Giving your body energy isn’t simply a matter of eating more glucose. In fact, eating too much can lead to a wide range of problems including inflammation, diabetes, and more. Listen in as Jessie shares four simple food principles you can introduce into your diet today to help balance your glucose, improve cognitive performance, and live a better life.
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