Balancing blood sugar: a key to hormonal health.

Maintaining stable blood sugar levels is crucial for overall well-being. Among others, it impacts hormone regulation, energy levels, and skin health. Hormones control many bodily functions, and blood sugar fluctuations can disrupt their balance. High blood sugar leads to too much insulin, causing insulin resistance and stress hormone imbalances. It can also affect thyroid function and lead to issues like irregular periods and weight gain. Stable blood sugar supports steady energy levels; spikes followed by crashes leave us feeling tired and drained. Consistent high or low blood sugar can disrupt metabolism and lead to weight problems. Skin health is also affected, with high blood sugar causing inflammation and premature aging. It can also increase oil production, leading to acne.

To keep blood sugar stable, focus on a balanced diet with plenty of fiber, healthy fats, and protein. Avoid sugary foods and refined carbohydrates that cause rapid spikes – be especially careful with sugary drinks. Exercise regularly and keep your lifestyle as active as possible to improve insulin sensitivity and energy metabolism. Some people may also benefit from intermittent fasting. Stress management techniques like meditation can also help regulate hormones. Adequate sleep is essential for hormonal balance and metabolic health. Some people may also benefit from intermittent fasting.

To test the difference for yourself, I recommend you try cutting out all refined sugar and white flour products for 4 weeks- you’ll feel more energised and alert, your body will look less puffy and more toned, you won’t feel hungry (or hangry, as many of us tend to feel angry and irritable when sugar crashes occur). You can easily swap unhealthy carbohydrates for honey or stevia, as well as whole grains such as brown rice, quinoa, oat bran, and of course fruits and vegetables, in place of white flour buns, breads, etc.