Carbs versus sugars in pregnancy

Glucose Goddess Jessie Inchauspé exposes the pregnancy diet rewriting your baby’s DNA, how sugar in pregnancy spikes insulin, and the simple protein and supplement fixes most mothers miss!

Jessie Inchauspé is a world-renowned biochemist and founder of the Glucose Goddess movement. She is the international bestselling author of books such as ‘The Glucose Goddess Method, and her latest book is ‘9 Months That Count Forever’.

She explains:
◼️How glucose spikes in the womb program a baby’s future diabetes risk
◼️The 4 specific hacks to reduce blood sugar spikes by up to 75%
◼️Why eating 28 eggs a week is essential for infant brain development
◼️The link between glucose levels and ADHD
◼️How to stop sugar cravings in just 4 weeks

00:00 Intro
03:06 Why Sugar Controls Your Mood More Than You Realize
05:52 The Truth About Modern Fruit — Is It Really “Natural”?
12:07 The Real Reason “Healthy” Foods Aren’t What They Seem
13:30 What No One Tells You About Fertility and Blood Sugar
16:54 How Pregnancy Programs Your Baby’s Genes for Life
21:44 The Critical Nutrient That Shapes Your Baby’s Brain
26:01 Breastfeeding Vs. Bottle Feeding
27:59 What Happens to Your Baby If You Eat Too Much Sugar
32:06 How Inflammation in Pregnancy Sets the Stage for Disease
35:31 The Hidden Trigger Behind Gestational Diabetes
39:53 Why Muscle Is the Secret Weapon for Glucose Control
41:53 Four Proven Hacks to Stop Dangerous Glucose Spikes
43:58 Standing Desks: Helpful Habit or Metabolic Distraction?
45:22 How Safe Exercise During Pregnancy Changes Everything
47:46 What Both Parents Must Do to Protect Their Baby’s Future Health
49:40 Ads
50:47 Why Even Small Amounts of Alcohol During Pregnancy Matter
53:27 Can You Drink Alcohol While Breastfeeding — And What Happens If You Do?
53:54 Caffeine and Breastfeeding: Safe Boost or Hidden Risk?
55:31 Why Fermented Foods Could Transform Your Pregnancy Health
57:46 Keto During Pregnancy — Smart Strategy or Serious Risk?
58:57 The Only Supplements That Truly Matter During Pregnancy
01:01:36 Miscarriage: What It Teaches Us About Pregnancy and Health
01:05:34 What I Wish I Knew Before Becoming a Mother
01:07:07 How Motherhood Completely Reshapes Your Priorities
01:08:45 Can You Overcome Your Mother’s Pregnancy Health Choices?
01:10:22 What I’d Add to My Books After Everything I’ve Learned
01:13:33 Why Waking Up Hungry Is a Metabolic Red Flag
01:16:56 Ads
01:18:54 Why Protein Intake During Pregnancy Is Non-Negotiable
01:21:24 GLP-1 Medications in Pregnancy — What Happens Next?
01:22:52 How Your Pregnancy Diet Shapes Your Child’s Obesity Risk
01:26:01 How Stress During Pregnancy Rewires Your Baby’s Future
01:30:06 What My Daily Diet Really Looks Like (And Why)
01:31:48 A Powerful Message Every Expecting Couple Needs to Hear

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