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You just finished a meal, but 45 minutes later, you’re raiding the pantry.
Why?
High-sugar or refined-carb meals cause a rapid spike in blood glucose, followed by a surge of insulin to bring it down. But insulin often overcorrects — crashing your blood sugar too low.Glucose monitoring devices
This blood sugar rollercoaster leaves you feeling:
Ravenous
Shaky
Irritable
Craving sweets
✅ Fix it:
Pair carbs with protein, fiber, and healthy fats (like eggs, avocado, nuts) to slow digestion and keep blood sugar steady.
Low-carb meal alternatives
🔍 2. You’re Tired All the Time — Even After 8 Hours of Sleep
You’ve slept well. You’ve had coffee. But you’re still dragging through the day.
Excess sugar wrecks your energy at the cellular level. Over time, high sugar intake leads to insulin resistance — meaning your cells stop responding properly to insulin and can’t efficiently use glucose for fuel.
📉 The result?
Chronic fatigue, brain fog, and low stamina — no matter how much you rest.
✅ Fix it:
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