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The Dr. Shannon Show

#141: Thanksgiving episode: Why you can't "burn off" what you eat, and how to manage blood sugar spikes

Nov 23, 2023
22:53

Every year, Shannon releases a "Thanksgiving" episode centered around exercise and food. This year, she's speaking to something that is common around this time of year - using exercise as a tool to "burn off" your food. She discusses why this isn't possible and how to re-wire your relationship to exercise and food. She also discusses how to add gentle movement to manage a glucose spike and feel better after a large meal. 

0:00: Introduction 
6:00: Why we can’t “earn” our food 
13:12: How can you feel better on Thanksgiving?
16:26: How insulin sensitivity can play a role
18:00: How you can use post-meal movement to your advantage 

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