Be More Proactive

·         Reading food labels - look out for sugars that go by the names of glucose, fructose, sucrose, lactose and maltose, high fructose corn syrup, corn syrup

·         Limit your intake of refined, sweetened and manmade foods

·         Dilute store bought fruit juices - half water, half juice

·         Eat a piece of fruit before you eat the chocolate or the cheese cake

·         Use stevia or xylitol instead of refined sugar

·         Try drinking plain coconut water.  It's sweet tasting, full of all the vital electrolytes and the sugar content is very low compared to other beverages.

·         Swap out sodas for seltzer water or spring water flavored with flavored stevia drops (root bear, grape, vanilla creme, orange, lemon drop and berry). I love the brand Sweet Leaf Stevia. This can be found at Health Food stores or http://www.sweetdrops.sweetleaf.com/flavors-of-sweetleaf-liquid-stevia.html

Possible Signs of Unstable Blood Sugar

Ensuring that you and your loved ones blood sugar levels are on an even keel is vitally important. It will greatly contribute to your emotional, mental and physical wellbeing.  Being aware of the signs of blood sugar imbalance is crucial. They are:

·         Tiredness

·         Mood swings

·         Poor memory

·         Weepiness

·         Aggression

·         Food cravings

·         Blurred vision

Starting a healthy eating and exercise plan is so vitally important for your future health. If you suspect a sugar-related problem, visit your health care provider as soon as possible.