Published Feb 14, 2024

Scientist REVEALS Shocking Sugar Research That Changes EVERYTHING (Hacks That HEAL!) Glucose Goddess

Jessie Inchauspé, the Glucose Goddess, reveals groundbreaking research and practical tips for managing sugar intake, highlighting the profound effects of glucose on energy, aging, and mental health.
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  • Sugar Management

    emphasizes that completely cutting out sugar is unrealistic and painful for most people. Instead, she suggests strategies to enjoy sugar in a way that minimizes its negative effects, such as eating it after meals rather than on an empty stomach. This approach helps avoid glucose spikes and the subsequent cravings and crashes that lead to a cycle of addiction.

    The solution, ideally, we would stop eating sugar altogether, but to me, that is impossible and quite painful. I don't want Brussels sprouts for my birthday. I want a triple fudge chocolate cake.

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    By understanding how and when to consume sugar, people can still enjoy their favorite treats without compromising their health 1 2.

       

    Carb Management

    Managing carbohydrate intake is crucial to maintaining steady glucose levels. Jessie advises against eating carbs on their own and recommends pairing them with proteins, fats, or fiber to slow down digestion and reduce glucose spikes. This method, known as 'clothing' carbs, helps prevent the rapid glucose spikes that accelerate aging and cause various health issues.

    Never eat your carbs naked so that they don't cause as big of a glucose spike. Because when you put clothing on those carbs, digestion happens more slowly.

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    Jessie also highlights that intermittent fasting is not necessary for maintaining healthy glucose levels; it's more important to focus on what and how you eat 3 4.

       

    Fruit Choices

    Jessie reveals that modern fruits are the result of selective breeding and are much sweeter and less fibrous than their ancestral counterparts. She recommends consuming whole fruits over fruit juices, as the fiber in whole fruits helps slow down glucose absorption. Fruit juices, on the other hand, can cause rapid glucose spikes and should be treated as desserts rather than breakfast foods.

    All the fruit that we have today is a human invention. They're all human inventions.

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    Jessie also discusses the cultural differences in food habits between Europe and America, noting that a deeper culture of cooking and eating together in Europe helps mitigate the impact of processed foods 5 6.

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