Boost energy and reduce cravings with these hacks | Glucose Goddess Jessie Inchauspé & Tim Spector

Why do some people feel fine eating lots of carbs when others feel energy slumps? Is blood sugar to blame?

In this episode, we learn why blood sugar varies so much between people, and the tools to manage these levels.

Tim Spector and Jessie Inchauspé (aka the Glucose Goddess) will discuss the latest science around glucose control, what the cool new device on the block – the CGM – can tell us and why blood sugar levels are only one part of the picture of our health.

Jessie is a bestselling author and science communicator with a community of over 5 million followers. Tim is a professor of epidemiology at King’s College London and ZOE’s scientific co-founder.

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Timecodes:
00:00 Introduction
01:14 Quickfire questions
03:30 What is glucose?
08:50 What are blood sugar spikes?
10:20 Are lots of spikes dangerous?
15:18 Are your blood sugar levels normal?
16:50 HbA1c and fasting glucose explained
20:50 What is a CGM?
25:05 How breakfast impacts the rest of your day
31:10 Eat these foods first
35:06 How physical activity reduces glucose spikes
42:55 How gut microbiome and blood fat play a role
41:39 The risks of ultra-processed foods

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[tvalivation]

I discovered Jessie about three months ago and started the hacks. Completely changed everything. I don't have the mindless food cravings any more and as a result I've been doing only health eating and I'm down 30 pounds. This is something I can sustain.

[Forgetmenotjournals]

My own experience completely mirrors Jesse’s. Changing my breakfast habits made a big difference after being diagnosed pre diabetes . My energy levels now means I can do more which also keeps my mental health upbeat. Thanks Zoe team and Jessie for a really informative video.👍

[ChopperChops]

ALways learn so much new information from these podcasts

[harvinderubhi]

"Become self testers and don't worry about what others say" are the words to follow. ..many thanks for those wise words and direction Prof Spector.

[valclarke]

A brush of fresh air having Federica Amati doing the interview.

[rachidanait]

Eating a savory break fast helped me a lot! My stomicpain is gone..my food stays in may stomic..i use to vomit after like a hour.but that's gone now. My problem now is that after a while of no added sugars, the first time eat sugary food its do to sweet 😂..and most off all the acv before coffee in the morning helpes too..i even sometimes forget to eat before noon..

[chrissieedghill-crump]

One of my favourite Zoe podcasts yet and so informative. I'd love to know more hacks and what food combinations work best to keep my energy levels up and my glucose levels constant ❤

[michaelmaguire]

Jesse is a very skilled communicator and makes the science easy to understand. Keep the videos coming Zoe. Thanks.

[suejoscelyne]

I liked having Federica Amati run the interview

[dr.arpitakar]

I am from India..we eat properly balance breakfast traditionally.. when we went to Europe I was surprised to see the breakfast spread..all carb and sugar mostly..I couldn't find anything to eat except scrambled eggs and little bit cheese 😂😂

[lesleyash]

If I gave up my daily porridge consisting of nuts, nut butter, 3 different seeds and a teaspoon of honey; I feel I would be losing out on vitamins, minerals, fibre, beta glucagon etc. My husband was told his cholesterol was spot on due to oats.

[AvaTara]

I enjoy this style of information. Clean, clearly spoken. Well delivered scientific information that can transform your life...!!

[nikkijamesy]

After eating a meal I often fall asleep. Even at times when eating im sleeping. unhealthy I know. I guess I now have to do some walking instead. Thnks for the pointers. Watching from Trinidad 🇹🇹

[redhen]

It seems that you recommend full-fat dairy products and eggs. When I consume saturated fats, my cholesterol goes sky high. When I eat steel-cut oats, beans, or barley I get a glucose spike too. I’m sort of stuck, but found that eating avocado before meals did help.

[ummeysumaiya]

Jessie is very accurate about savory breakfast.i eat 2 boiled egg and i am not hungry for 8 hours.

[megabaneen]

Thanks for this information + sharing of your time

[jomundy]

I had no symptoms but just over 2 years ago after a routine eye test my optician found a retinal haemorrhage and referred me to my gp for blood sugar testing. My Hba1c was 50mmol/mol. I eat lowcarb and eat a savoury breakfast . I also try to eat salad and veg first.I am rarely hungry. My last Hba1c 3 months ago was 34mmol/mol. No it doesn't work for everyone but i was determined not to need Metformin or insulin. What is not to like ...

[makers_lab]

Today my breakfast included toasted brown genuine sourdough with olive oil on top and sliced chicken. Very tasty. Couldn't resist a croissant with jam this afternoon though.

[mwflanagan]

Jessie has apparently been broken by New York City - I definitely heard her pronounce ‘croissant’ with American (shudder) pronunciation. Love her books and videos, though.

[gerrya]

why do i feel tired immediately after lunch and dinner? As I age (now 75) I could easily sleep for 90 minutes after each meal which interferes with night time sleep. Advice please.