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To eat or not to eat? Intermittent Fasting for Athletic Performance and Health
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  • Blood Sugar
February 28, 2023

To eat or not to eat? Intermittent Fasting for Athletic Performance and Health

Intermittent fasting is a popular diet trend that involves cycling between periods of eating and...
Complex Versus Simple Carbohydrates
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  • Blood Sugar
February 23, 2023

Complex Versus Simple Carbohydrates

What is the difference between complex and simple carbohydrates? Complex carbohydrates and slower to be...
Not all Carbs are Created Equal
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  • Blood Sugar
February 19, 2023

Not all Carbs are Created Equal

Carbohydrates come in many forms and not all of them impact blood sugar levels in...
High-Intensity Interval Training for Metabolic Health
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  • Blood Sugar
February 9, 2023

High-Intensity Interval Training for Metabolic Health

High-intensity interval training (HIIT) can be a powerful tool to improve our metabolic health. HIIT...
5 Ways to Improve Insulin Sensitivity
5 ways to improve insulin sensitivity
  • Blood Sugar
January 27, 2023

5 Ways to Improve Insulin Sensitivity

Insulin sensitivity is how sensitive the body’s cells are to insulin.  A high insulin sensitivity...
How to Improve Mental Focus for Sport Performance
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  • Blood Sugar
January 18, 2023

How to Improve Mental Focus for Sport Performance

How to optimize cognitive performance and focus in athletics by regulating blood sugar. Metabolically flexible...
How Can Athletes Avoid Low Blood Sugar During Exercise?
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  • Blood Sugar
January 13, 2023

How Can Athletes Avoid Low Blood Sugar During Exercise?

Our fueling for sport performance chart gives a quick guide for carbohydrate intake during exercise....
3 Ways Short Sleep Is Sabotaging Your Weight Loss Goals And What We Can Do About It
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  • Blood Sugar
January 6, 2023

3 Ways Short Sleep Is Sabotaging Your Weight Loss Goals And What We Can Do About It

Did you know that lack of sleep can be sabotaging our weight loss efforts? Our...
4 Healthy Snacking Tips for Travel
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  • Blood Sugar
December 27, 2022

4 Healthy Snacking Tips for Travel

One aspect of travel that is often neglected is the nutritional component.  Many people count...
Give the Gift of Better Blood Sugar
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  • Blood Sugar
December 20, 2022

Give the Gift of Better Blood Sugar

GOOD IDEA is a functional beverage, meaning that it is a drink containing nontraditional ingredients (like...
Why does my blood sugar rise during exercise?
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  • Blood Sugar
December 14, 2022

Why does my blood sugar rise during exercise?

Blood sugar can rise during exercise for multiple reasons. Lactic acid, adrenaline, conducing a workout...
How Does Blood Sugar Impact my Energy Levels?
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  • Blood Sugar
December 8, 2022

How Does Blood Sugar Impact my Energy Levels?

Blood sugar is highly correlated with energy levels. Individuals with either type 1 or type 2 diabetes are especially...

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