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Hypoglycemia
means you have too much insulin in
your bloodstream; that translates
into every last calorie and bit of fat
being stored by your body. To lose
weight, you want to decrease insulin
levels. Eating too much at once can
stimulate the overproduction of
insulin and increase your risk of
experiencing an hypoglycemic
episode. Space your meals evenly
your fat cells for storage.
Insulin Explained
If you make too much insulin a hormone
secreted by your pancreas., your cells can use
blood sugar too quickly, which can cause your
blood sugar to drop to dangerous levels.This
condition is known as hypoglycemia, and its
symptoms include anxiety, sweating, rapid
heartbeat and hunger.
Daily Habits
Your diet plan should include eating small,
frequent meals every three hours to keep your
insulin levels from getting too high and your
blood sugar from becoming too low. An
example of a small meal could be low-fat
yogurt with berries and almonds, or half a
turkey sandwich and a side salad.
Foods to Avoid: Certain foods can adversely
affect your insulin levels, leading to health
problems. These include foods that are
Low blood sugar doesn't lead to longterm weight loss. Keeping your blood
sugar stable and in the normal range
is your best bet to lose weight.
Remember, insulin is the hormone that moves
glucose into your cells for energy and
triglycerides into your fat cells for storage.
Breakfast
1 cup of hot whole grain cereal
like oatmeal, oat bran, or
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1 slice of whole grain bread
1 piece of fruit
Snack
1 slice of whole grain bread
carrot and celery sticks
Lunch
Salad with raw vegetables, beans
(chickpeas, kidney beans, etc.),
sunflower seeds, and a non-fat,
dairy-free dressing
1 slice of whole grain bread
1 piece of fruit
Snack
4 crackers (preferably whole
wheat)
1 piece of fruit
Dinner
1 cup of brown rice, pasta, bulgur,
or 1 large baked potato