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1837: Manage Your Blood Sugar & Lose Body Fat With Kelly LeVeque

Jun 16, 2022

Kelly LeVeque, a leading figure in the wellness industry and author known for her expertise in blood sugar balance, shares fascinating insights into managing hunger hormones and cravings. She discusses the hormonal differences between men and women, emphasizing the importance of muscle mass for blood sugar regulation. Kelly explains how processed foods can be addictive, and offers practical tips for maintaining nutrient-rich diets, especially during pregnancy. Her approach encourages teaching mindful eating rather than strict dieting—a refreshing take for sustainable health!

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Is There a Multivitamen in Plant Based Seeds?

01:18

The Best Foods For Pregnancy

01:59

Intermittent Fasting Is Not a Free Ticket to a High Glycemic Meal

01:28

Intro

3min

Nourishing Change: A Journey into Nutrition

9min

Navigating Diabetes and Dietary Choices

26min

Hormones, Muscle, and Mindful Eating

17min

Nutritional Essentials for Expecting Parents

2min

Understanding Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Sources and Benefits

3min

Cholesterol and Nutritional Foundations for Pregnancy

10min

Hydration, Sodium, and Blood Sugar Management Explained

2min

Understanding Blood Sugar Management and Hydration

3min

1837: Manage Your Blood Sugar & Lose Body Fat With Kelly LeVeque

Kelly’s background in the space and how she started her practice. (2:37)
Turning your side hustle into an impactful career. (3:43)
Teaching people how to support their blood sugar through the foods they are eating. (6:38)
What are hunger hormones and how do they affect our behaviors? (8:39)
Why it is normal to crave processed foods. (18:02)
How does she address the IIFYM crowd? (20:27)
Why she prefers teaching people how to fish, rather than handing them the fish. (27:14)
The theory behind why protein is so satiating. (30:37)
The delicate balance of teaching your kids about how food affects them. (35:26)
The differences between men and women when it comes to managing blood sugar. (38:09)
Why putting on muscle is the BEST way to support blood sugar balance. (40:26)
The science of how we perceive sweetness and palatability. (47:33)
The downstream effects of artificial sweeteners. (50:52)
The importance of the first 1,000 days. (53:46)
The foods she recommends eating while pregnant. (55:37)
The value of cholesterol. (1:00:58)
How does your nutrition change pre, during, and post-pregnancy? (1:03:53)

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