How can I have a healthy thyroid?

Have you been wondering about your thyroid? Where it is? What it does and why it is s important? I’d love to clear a few things up for you because chances are if your thyroid is not affected, some one near to you will be. Especially as the older we get the more likely it…

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How to balance your blood sugar so you can lose weight – part 3

Glycaemic Index The degree to which insulin rises when assisting with glucose shuttling is called the Glycaemic Index (GI) of a carbohydrate. It is measured against glucose which has a rating of 100. All carbohydrates will have a GI listing and are rated out of 100. Always aim to eat lower GI foods but remember…

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How to balance your blood sugar levels so you can lose weight part 2

You should avoid activating lipogenesis (fat making) which is what the traditional previously promoted “ healthy pyramid” eating plan used to do. By raising the levels of glucose and insulin simultaneously one switches on a process in the body called lipogenesis (the making of fat). Eating protein with carbohydrates will keep insulin and glucagon in…

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How to balance your blood sugar levels so you can lose weight part 1

Food is broken down by our bodies into 3 basic groups: carbohydrates (commonly called carbs), proteins and fats. Carbohydrates are predominantly from plant sources and their basic structure is a helix referred to as a sugar ring or glucose. The body then stores glucose as glycogen in the muscles, liver and spleen for when it…

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