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The Definitive Guide to Blood Sugar

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What’s sweet, red, sticky, and deadly? Blood sugar. (I’m sure there are other things that qualify, but most of them contain sugar of some sort so I’m sticking with it.) Too little of it, and you go into hypoglycemic shock. That can kill you if left untreated. Too much of it, and you waste away slowly. Chronic overexposure to sugar will degenerate your tissues and organs. Yes, getting blood sugar right is extremely important. Vital, even. Today, I’m going to explain how and why we measure blood sugar, what the numbers mean, why we need to control it, and how to maintain that control. First, blood sugar is tightly controlled in the body. The average person has between 4-7 grams of sugar circulating throughout their body in a fasted state—that’s around a teaspoon’s worth. How does that work when the average person consumes dozens of teaspoons in a single day? Again, it’s tightly controlled. The majority of the sugar “in our system” is quickly whisked away for safekeeping, burning

Why Winter Walks Are My Favorite

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Winter Walks Are My Favorite Crisp winter walks are SO refreshing! I do not care for winter unless I am wearing a down coat and moving. In the summer walks are great, but the sun is just so darn hot, and you have to take a shower at the end of your walk. But in the winter you can walk for miles without breaking a sweat if you dress appropriately. Therefore you can fit one into any part of your day. In the winter I tend to go to the gym in the morning ( outdoor sweat workouts are minimal ) but I love to add in an afternoon walk. The Key Is Bundling Up! A down coat (I have this one ) and movement = the perfect mix. I usually have gloves on too. And Airpods with a great podcast in . Normally you wouldn’t think about taking a baby outside in cold weather, but Birch is snug as a bug in his JJ Cole Bundleme (we have an older version of this one.) I put a light coat on him and a hat when it’s really chilly and then tuck him in. When I pull him out at the end of our walk, it’s always toa

Throw Together Meal Challenge #TTMchallenge

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Ready for a fun healthy eating challenge? Here’s everything you need to know about the 5-day Throw Together Meal Challenge on Instagram! #TTMchallenge! Sure, in a perfect world every meal we’d eat would be a beautifully presented plate of food, but life happens… we’re busy, we’re hungry, and who has time to run to the grocery store for 2 tablespoons of arrowroot or casava flour? In this 5-day challenge, you’ll learn how to make a simple and healthy throw together meal using what’s in your fridge as well as pantry staples, frozen foods, and a variety of other convenience items, from pre-cut veggies to store-bought sauces and dressings. Anything goes when it comes to speeding up meal time! HOW TO MAKE A THROW TOGETHER MEAL THROW TOGETHER MEAL INSPIRATION Looking for some throw together meal inspiration? Here are 54 of my favorite throw together meals. Pretty much all of them are made with 5 ingredients or less and can be assembled in under 20 minutes. I hope they give you some t