You Are What You Eat? You Are What Your Body Does With What You Eat.
For decades, the mantra of health has been “you are what you eat.” We’ve counted calories, tracked macros, and demonized nutrients, all based on a one-size-fits-all model. But what if this model is fundamentally flawed? Emerging science suggests a more accurate axiom: You are what your body does with what you eat. And the one of the most powerful ways to measure this is by understanding your blood glucose. The Glucose See-Saw: More Than Just Sugar Most people think of blood glucose (blood sugar) in the context of diabetes. This is a critical mistake. Glucose is the primary energy currency for every cell in your body. How efficiently you manage it is a core component of your metabolic health, a term that describes how well your body produces and uses energy. ...