The Dr. Hyman Show The Worst And Best Foods For Your Blood Sugar with Dr. Casey Means
Feb 2, 2022
Dr. Casey Means, a Stanford-trained physician and Co-founder of Levels Health, shares fascinating insights on blood sugar management. She reveals how continuous glucose monitors can personalize nutrition, transforming health choices. Dr. Means discusses surprising blood sugar spikes from seemingly healthy foods, and the benefits of light post-meal movement. Listeners learn about balancing meals with high-fiber options and the dangers of refined carbs in beloved snacks. This conversation empowers individuals to take charge of their metabolic health through informed eating.
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Effort-Outcome Mismatch
- Despite many Americans actively trying to lose weight, the rates of obesity and chronic diseases continue rising.
- This highlights a mismatch between effort and outcomes, emphasizing the need for better tools and information.
Levels Data Insights
- Levels has gathered 51 million glucose data points and 1.3 million food logs, revealing surprising blood sugar responses.
- This data shows how different foods affect glucose levels across a population, providing valuable insights for personalized nutrition.
Empowered Food Choices
- A woman with PCOS uses a blood sugar tracking app in the grocery store to make informed food choices.
- She compares different non-dairy milks and selects one with a minimal glucose response, empowering her health decisions.
