basics of high blood sugars:
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How to lower your blood sugar levels naturally. (Hyperglycemia) High blood sugars is a common problem for many people, especially those with prediabetes, diabetes or if you consume lots of sugar and grains. You are only supposed to have around 1 teaspoon of sugar in your blood, however if there is more than this it can cause problems like.
Risks of having high blood sugars:
like nerve damage (neuropathy) weight gain especially around the belly area mostly inflammation, Higher risk of heart disease, increased risk of cancer, and damage to your internal organs. So it is very serious In this video, I will share with you some of the most powerful techniques, remedies and tips that you use to lower your blood sugars naturally, And also to keep them under control permanently, by reversing insulin resistance. Just a quick reminder this video is for educational purposes only, so do speak to your doctor if you have any medical concerns.
1. Daily drink recipe:
- 1 Daily Drink (2x) 2 Cups Water 500ml
- 1 Tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar (Organic)
- 1/2 Tsp Ceylon Cinnamon
- 1 Squeeze Lemon Juice
Add these ingredients to a glass, stir well and drink with a straw 2x per day, 30 minutes before a meal. The acetic acid from vinegar helps to keep your blood sugars under control when you eat, by lowering the glycaemic effect of your meal by up to 35%. The cinnamon and lemon is also very important, as these help to support the beta cells in your pancreas to produce more sensitive insulin, The hormone that takes the sugar out of your blood, puts it into the cells and makes it safe.
2. Low carbohydrate foods:
#2 Low Carb Foods Eating foods that are lower in processed carbohydrates is essential if you want to get your blood sugars under control. Foods like pizza, bread, cereal, flour, sugar, biscuits, pastries are all highly refined carbohydrates. These are high on the glycaemic index, which raise your blood sugars quickly.
It's recommended to start switching these out for more whole food sources such as a grass fed beef steak, wild salmon, pasture raised eggs, leafy green vegetables, extra virgin olive oil etc… Whole foods that have not been processed contain more nutrients that help your body to buffer the sugars in your blood (glucose). They also help to control your appetite, making you less likely to graze and snack throughout the day.
3. Chromium picolinate supplement:
#3 Chromium Picolinate Take a daily supplement of Chromium Picolinate (200-1000mcg per day). Chromium is a powerful trace mineral which helps insulin and glucose (sugar) to become more sensitive in the body, so that it can be moved out of your blood. It also helps your liver to produce glutathione, the master antioxidant which can also help reverse prediabetes.
This lowers the risk of high blood sugars causing damage to your arteries, your nerves, your kidneys and your brain. You may begin noticing less cravings for sugar when taking this supplement, as your cells begin accepting more fuel to make energy. If you're finding this information helpful please hit the like button, subscribe and turn all notifications to stay updated with my latest health and nutrition tips.
4. Timed eating (intermittent fasting):
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#4 Timed Eating One of the main causes of high blood sugars is a build-up of visceral fat around the organs and fat inside the liver. This type of fat forms when you eat little and often, graze or consume too many processed carbohydrates or processed oils. In order to strip away this fat, you can start timed eating (intermittent fasting). Write down on average what you usually eat in a day,
and then eat the same foods but in a shorter window of time, Ideally within an 8 hour window. Make sure that you only drink water outside of this window for the remaining 16 hours of the day. When you fast, your liver starts to break down stored fats in a process called lipolysis which lowers insulin, And stabilises your blood sugars.
5. B-vitamin complex:
#5 B-Vitamins High blood sugars depletes B-vitamins in the body, especially Vitamin B1 which leads to nerve damage and insulin resistance. In order to reverse this situation, it's important to start loading up on B-vitamins from natural food sources. 2-3 tablespoons of unfortified nutritional yeast, on a daily basis is an excellent way to do this.
You can also consume sunflower seeds, organic pork, and shellfish (2x per week) to help boost your B-vitamins. B-vitamins support the enzymes that break down your food into energy, helping your cells to become more sensitive to glucose and insulin, To remove the extra sugar from your blood.
6. Physical activity & exercise:
#6 Physical Activity To lower your blood sugars, there is no need to get an expensive gym membership. Start taking daily walks with friends, participate in some sports or bike to work rather than driving. It’s very important to increase your physical activity, as this will help to burn out the extra glucose in your blood, Whilst helping to reverse insulin resistance, and preventing prediabetes from turning into type 2 diabetes.
7. Improving sleep:
#7 Improve Sleep Sleep is a vital component in regulating normal blood sugar levels. If you aren't getting at least 7 hours of sleep per day, your cortisol levels are likely to be high, A stress hormone that raises blood sugars and causes you to feel stressed, anxious with an overactive mind. Work on improving your sleep by turning off all devices 1 hour before bed, including all forms of light and allowing yourself to lay still and relax. Give yourself time to really unwind before sleep. You can also use lavender essential oil mists to stimulate melatonin, take a tryptophan supplement or practise deep breathing to improve your sleep. You can learn more about this in my sleep videos.
8. Cruciferous vegetables:
#8 tart enriching your diet with blood sugar controlling minerals potassium, magnesium and soluble fiber. Eat at least 3 small handfuls of cruciferous vegetables (raw) in a salad every day, such as arugula, collard greens, kale, broccoli, brussels sprouts and cabbage. These are packed full of phytonutrients and essential minerals that improve insulin sensitivity To control your blood sugars and also improve the health of your liver. Those who have a fully functioning and healthy liver, rarely have a blood sugar problem.
Other considerations:
Other Consideration As you can see there are many effective strategies that you can use to help lower blood sugars and keep them under control I'd also like to share with you a few final things to think about that may also help in controlling blood sugars Berberine A natural chemical extracted from several plants improves insulin sensitivity to lower blood sugar and you can get this in a capsule.
1 Litre Water It's important to drink
at least 1 litre of water per day to help your kidneys flush out excess sugar and stay hydrated Cinnamon - You can sprinkle a little cinnamon in your tea or coffee to improve the health of your pancreas and insulin levels for better blood sugars Keto - you can follow a low carbohydrate diet like keto to help reverse insulin resistance and lower your blood sugars Glucomannan Fiber - You may consider taking a soluble fiber supplement called glucomannan which also helps control blood sugars No Alcohol - and if all
else fails cut out the alcoholic drinks, as these too can affect your blood sugars. Since high blood sugars is usually a symptom of prediabetes, You may want to find out a little more about this condition, and more on how to reverse it. 10 Prediabetes Symptoms Thank you so much for Reading my post today, and as always I wish you great health, wealth and happiness.
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