Whispering Wisdom

5 Tips to Support Balanced Blood Sugar!

There are some general recommendations that work for most people when it comes to supporting blood sugar balance. For example, my first tip for balancing blood sugar is balancing your meals with protein, fat, and carbs and eating animal protein foods first (or at least partially).

Why does this help support our blood sugar? Protein breaks down slower than carbohydrates. This is why balancing your meals helps support stable blood sugar levels. We can take it a step further by eating at least some of the protein food first. This will lead to a smaller blood sugar rise post meal, which helps avoid drops in blood sugar as well. Stable blood sugar = stable energy and less stress on the body.

I am often asked what the most optimal ratio is for protein and carbs, but this question is impossible to answer without knowing more about someone and their health history and how they are currently eating. Reflecting on your hunger, energy, digestion, and mood before and after meals is a helpful way of finding the right amount for you.

With Tip 3 is all about consistency and eating enough. If you are skipping meals or under eating, it will be hard to gauge what is and it not working for blood sugar balance.

Lastly, using foods like cinnamon, turmeric, ginger and even Peppermint can help with stabilizing blood sugar and energy. Plus it can make food taste great!

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Top Root Cause #4 of PCOS: Adrenal dysfunction & cortisol imbalances

How and why?

Some women have PCOS driven by excess cortisol rather than insulin resistance.

Chronic stress leads to prolonged cortisol release, which can increase androgens and disrupt ovulation.

High cortisol can also contribute to blood sugar imbalances and weight gain, particularly around the abdomen.

Our Functional Medicine Approach:
Specialized Testing: Salivary or DUTCH cortisol testing is best here
Lifestyle: Stress-reducing practices (meditation, breathwork, yoga) are key. Reducing overall stress is most important!
We might use Supplements & Adaptogens: Ashwagandha, rhodiola, and holy basil all support adrenal function.
Sleep: Prioritize quality sleep to regulate cortisol and circadian rhythm

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It's a new month and some women are out there thinking...
"Why even bother anymore??"
You're tired of putting in the work & not seeing the results you want. 🙄😩

This could be not losing weight, not making progress in your workouts, feeling fatigued and unmotivated.

Many times we want things done yesterday. We have to remember that these issues didn't start overnight, so we have to be patient when healing.

➡️So why ARE you spinning your wheels?!

Negative mindset
Unrealistic expectations
No specific goals
No structured plan
Lack of accountability
Lack of professional help

As shared in my previous posts, lifestyle affect your hormones. Hormones affect results. Want results and better hormones? Start with your lifestyle.

Blood sugar imbalances, stress levels, thyroid function, gut health and detoxification and much more ALL play a role in fat/weight loss, energy, mood regulation, hormone production& much more.

Optimize Hormones = Optimal Results

How you FEEL and FUNCTION will affect how you look. If you feel like you're spinning your wheels, make sure you're addressing your WHOLE health & lifestyle.

➡️Words of Advice:

1. Keep doing your healthy lifestyle choices, but don't stress about trying to do "everything".

2. Dig deep & be your own advocate.
Do research & make sure (ALL) your hormones and systems are functioning at optimal (not just average) levels. Everyone's health is unique!

3. Reach out for help and support, in the form of a Health Professional AND also a friend, family member etc.

4. Believe in yourself. Practicing positivity & a good mental attitude will affect your healing.
Never underestimate the power of the body 🙏

Are you struggling to see the results you want? Click the link in bio of how I can help ❤