The Dr. Hyman Show Encore: The Worst And Best Foods For Your Blood Sugar with Dr. Casey Means
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Dec 18, 2024 
Dr. Casey Means, an expert in metabolic health, discusses the revolutionary impact of continuous glucose monitors on personal nutrition. She emphasizes how refined carbohydrates, like sugary cereals, can spike blood sugar levels and discusses healthier breakfast choices. The conversation highlights individual variability in glucose responses and the importance of using this data to tailor diets for better health outcomes. Dr. Means also explores the connection between diet, metabolic health, and chronic disease, advocating for informed dietary decisions backed by real-time data.
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Metabolic Health Crisis
- America has high death rates due to poor metabolic health, driven by blood sugar imbalances.
- This leads to high blood pressure, cholesterol, and abnormal blood sugar, affecting 9 out of 10 Americans.
Avoid Processed Foods
- Avoid highly processed foods with refined ingredients, sugars, and seed oils.
- These disrupt metabolism and homeostasis, contributing to chronic diseases.
Individualized Responses
- Levels collects continuous glucose data, revealing individual responses to food.
- Blood sugar responses vary based on microbiome, genetics, and metabolic health.
