Hey McKinley!

One of the best ways to keep your energy levels consistent throughout the day is to keep your blood sugar levels stable.  It is natural for our blood sugar levels to fluctuate, but what we want to make sure of is that the fluctuation is moderate.  Here are a few tips you can follow to help stabilize your blood sugar levels:

1. Eat smaller meals every 3 hours instead of 2-3 big meals every 6 hours
2. Avoid pop, sports drinks or anything that is obviously loaded with refined sugar
3. Eat foods from the list below:
– almonds, walnuts, pistachios
– quinoa
– avocados
– apples with skin
– beans
– chicken, turkey, beef, ham, salmon
– spinach, broccoli, cauliflower
– sweet potatoes (they actually have a lower glycemic index rating than white potatoes)
– berries (fresh or frozen)
– cinnamon
– oats
– green tea
– citrus fruits
4. EXERCISE regularly!  According to www.essortment.com “Exercise is one of the best things that you can do to help stabilize your blood glucose levels.Very often, people who suffer from Type II diabetes are also overweight. Following a healthy exercise program can help diabetics to burn off calories, shed pounds and, in conjunction with eating a proper diet, may lessen or even eliminate the need to take oral medication. Not only does exercise help lower glucose levels, but it also helps your body to maintain good circulation, which, for many diabetics is a major problem.

Have a wonderful afternoon 🙂

Yours in Health and Wellness,

Meredith