Normal Blood Sugar Levels

Maintaining Normal Blood Sugar Levels for Good Health

Have you been experiencing odd symptoms that your doctor just can’t explain? Symptoms such as (but not limited to) feeling tired all the time, low energy, brain fog, feeling moody? Do you feel thirsty all the time or do you feel hungry even though you just ate? Are you overweight, have difficulty losing weight, have high cholesterol? These are just a few of the symptoms that are related to conditions caused by abnormal blood sugar levels.

When normal blood sugar levels are out of whack, even slightly, your health could be jeopardized. Serious conditions such as obesity, heart disease, stroke, syndrome x, type 2 diabetes, and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) are linked to elevated blood sugar levels.

If you suspect that you have higher-than-normal blood sugar levels, and are worried about the health consequences, it is time to take care of yourself before serious health problems arise. However, if you suspect that you have a serious condition or have diabetes signs and symptoms, visit your doctor.

The best way to maintain normal blood sugar levels is through a low carbs diet and exercise.

Read the labels. It will surprise you to learn how much sugar is included in our food. Sugar has more than 50 names and is an ingredient in most processed foods. The most common forms of sugar to watch out for are corn syrup, dextrose, fructose, galactose, glucose, high fructose corn syrup, lactose, malt, maltodextrin, maltose, panocha, rice syrup, sucrose, and treacle, just to name a few.

Your diet needs be mainly low in carbohydrates and high in protein. The main source of your carbohydrates should be in the form of vegetables and some fruits. Berries are fruits that are low in carbohydrates and can be eaten freely.

Include “good” fats in your diet such as olive oil and coconut oil. Read package labels and avoid anything that has hydrogenated oil. Even if the package says it has “0 grams trans fats”, they are allowed up to .5 grams of trans fats per serving. This could add up significantly if the serving size is small.

Include a variety of whole grains in your diet. Don’t limit yourself to just wheat. Avoid or eliminate white foods: refined,white flour, white rice, pasta, and potatoes.

Snacking can maintain normal blood sugar levels, as long at they are healthy snacks. Nuts, especially almonds, are good snacks and can help to keep you from feeling hungry. Have a fresh supply of vegetables on hand such as celery, carrots, and broccoli. A celery stick spread with almond butter and topped with a few raisins makes a wonderful, healthy snack.

Exercise is the other side of the coin. “If exercise could be purchased in a pill, it would be the single most widely prescribed and beneficial medicine in the nation.” —Robert H. Butler. Please consult with your doctor before you begin any exercise program.

If you lead a sedentary lifestyle, start out slowly. Pick a good time of day that to schedule for regular exercise. The best way to make a habit is by doing the same thing at the same time. Make exercise fun. Invite a friend or listen to music or a book recording. Walking, swimming, and biking are all easy, affordable forms of exercise. Just get up and get outside. Gardening is even considered good exercise.

Whatever you choose to do to improve your health is to your advantage. Remember that to enjoy life and your loved ones, it is important to maintain normal blood sugar levels.