Picture this: You walk into a room, stop, and wonder, “Why am I here?” If memory lapses, brain fog, or mental fatigue feel all too familiar, it’s not just “getting older.” Research points to a sneaky culprit: your blood sugar.
Great tips, Daria. Interesting the brain fog/ glucose connection, it makes so much sense. I attributed it to menopause, but when women lose insulin sensitivity as they age, this whole thing makes sense. Thanks for sharing!
Do you know what drives me insane? Our bodies are chemical soup. Who would have ever imagined that a short walk after meals could make such difference in influencing glucose surges?
I'm experimenting with eating spinach to subdue cravings, coupled with walks after meals. I tried rebounding when it was too cold to walk—bouncing up and down doesn't quite do it after a big meal. 🙄
Yes our bodies are amazing, and so much is still not known about how they work. I’m fascinated, and love that we can make little tweaks for big results.
Ha, yes rebounding can be a little bit jarring after eating, but even doing the “health bounce” where your feet don’t leave the mat gets your muscles pumping. Another thing you can do it you just feel like sitting down and watching TV after eating is to do seated calf raises or leg extensions. It gets the muscles working and gives the glucose a destination.
Daria, such good advice and info! What a wonderful first post for me since subscribing! Thank you and looking forward to more. I really liked an older post, on leg strength, and shared w. my nephew who is into upping cognitive function. Thanks again!
Great tips, Daria. Interesting the brain fog/ glucose connection, it makes so much sense. I attributed it to menopause, but when women lose insulin sensitivity as they age, this whole thing makes sense. Thanks for sharing!
Do you know what drives me insane? Our bodies are chemical soup. Who would have ever imagined that a short walk after meals could make such difference in influencing glucose surges?
I'm experimenting with eating spinach to subdue cravings, coupled with walks after meals. I tried rebounding when it was too cold to walk—bouncing up and down doesn't quite do it after a big meal. 🙄
Yes our bodies are amazing, and so much is still not known about how they work. I’m fascinated, and love that we can make little tweaks for big results.
Ha, yes rebounding can be a little bit jarring after eating, but even doing the “health bounce” where your feet don’t leave the mat gets your muscles pumping. Another thing you can do it you just feel like sitting down and watching TV after eating is to do seated calf raises or leg extensions. It gets the muscles working and gives the glucose a destination.
Haha, I never feel like sitting and watching TV, except late at night when I should be winding down getting ready to sleep.
You're welcome, Janine. It's another piece in the puzzle to look into. The human body is fascinating!
Daria, such good advice and info! What a wonderful first post for me since subscribing! Thank you and looking forward to more. I really liked an older post, on leg strength, and shared w. my nephew who is into upping cognitive function. Thanks again!