We love our carbs, processed foods, and sugar don’t we?
As a result, weight gain and other metabolic disorders are prominent and lead to diseases such as heart disease. This style of eating throws off our ability to have stable blood sugar levels which drives up inflammation, throws off hormones, and reduces our health and vitality.
Taking steps to balance blood sugar is one of the first things I focus on when working with my clients to help them lose weight.
This strategy alone has a tremendous impact on overall health and certain foods are fantastic for this purpose.
Let’s take a look at the top 10 foods that I’ve incorporated into my life that initially helped me lose weight but now maintain a healthy weight and high energy levels.
Coconut
Coconut is an excellent source of healthy fats, particularly medium chain trriglycerides. MCTs are types of fat that your body easily converts into a source of energy called ketones. When you burn ketones for energy instead of sugar, you naturally stabilize blood sugar and improve fat burning. I personally incorporate coconut flour, unsweetened flakes and coconut milk
Try: My Grain Free Coconut Porridge
MCT Oil
MCTs are types of fat that your body easily converts into a source of energy called ketones. When you burn ketones for energy instead of sugar, you naturally stabilize blood sugar and improve fat burning. I personally use Bulletproof’s Brain Octane oil as it is more superior to regular MCT oil. I personally incorporate it into coffees, matchas and salad dressings
Try: My Perfect Dairy Free Matcha
Collagen
Collagen is typically produced in the body but it declines as we get older. We know it to be great for hair, skin and nails but (if from grass-fed sources) it can be a great source of protein and fat.
Try: adding it to coffees, tea, water, elixirs, baked goods, soups, FAT BOMBS.
Cinnamon
Cinnamon improves insulin sensitivity and allows glucose to be transported from the blood and into the cells much more efficiently. This effect reduces the need for as much insulin to be released and creates a more stable rise and fall in blood sugar that is not as detrimental to health as the rapid rise and fall found with high-sugar diets or those with diabetes. Cinnamon can simply be added to your morning coffee or sugar free deserts.
Try: My Keto Almond Butter Coco Whip
Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple cider vinegar is an inexpensive way of balancing blood sugar that can be used in many ways. It contains acetic acid which helps to control fluctuations in blood sugar when combined with meals. Using apple cider vinegar may improve fat burning, improve digestion, and reduce carbohydrate cravings.
Try: adding a teaspoon to room one large glass of temperature filtered water first thing in the morning or a shot before meals.
Olives and Olive Oil
Olives and olive oil are an underestimated source of antioxidants that have been shown to protect the body from the damaging effects of diabetes such as neuropathy and heart disease.
Grass Fed Butter
Grass Fed Butter provides many fat soluble nutrients and healthy fats. It also contains powerful metabolism boosting nutrients, namely conjugated linoleic acid (CLA). CLA is a long-chain fatty acid that is much more concentrated in grass-fed dairy products. In research, CLA has been found to improve insulin sensitivity and balance blood sugar.
Try: it in a bulletproof coffee or just simply cook with it.
Pasture Raised Eggs
Eggs from pasture-raised chickens are one of the most complete nutrient-dense foods you can eat. Additionally, eggs are a low-carb food so they have minimal impact on blood sugar. They, along with grass fed butter contain the powerful nutrient called “CLA” as noted above.
Avocados
They are loaded with minerals, fiber, and healthy fats that all help to stabilize blood sugar levels. Avocados are also a significant source of B vitamins which are important for energy production.
Grass Fed Meats
Similar to pasture raised eggs, grass-fed meats are typically better sources of fat, protein, amino-acids and CLA (as noted above).
Now, over to you: If you’re fed up and frustrated with your weight, and you know that you need support, then let’s set up a complimentary discovery call. You can set that up HERE.
