This means avoid eating carbohydrates all by themselves without protein, fat, or fiber. These three help slow carbohydrate digestion and prevent the blood sugar spikes that lead to inflammation and elevated insulin release, which encourages weight gain.

So, where should we start?

Balanced meals and snacks. This is especially important in the morning, yet breakfast is when we are most likely to consume carbohydrates all by themselves. A pastry and coffee is a no-no for blood sugar control.

– If you drink a smoothie, make sure you add avocado, nut butter, clean protein powder, and/or hemp hearts

– Replace the bagel, waffle or pastry with organic whole grain toast and add nut butter or an egg with some avocado

– Find an alternative to breakfast cereal

– If you enjoy oatmeal, scale down your portion a tad and add nuts, hemp hearts, and/or chia seeds

– Ask: where is the fiber, fat, and protein in this meal?

*If you want help getting started with a healthier eating plan, book a free coaching session with me. I want to help. Message me or email [email protected].