MIDLIFE bLOOD sUGAR, iNSULIN rESISTANCE & pROTEIN

Finding Life PurposeRyan Haddon
Written By Sarah Milken

Show Notes

Blood sugar! Are you a midlife woman just learning about the dreaded blood sugar saga or you already know you are insulin resistant? Maybe you feel clunky and tired? Maybe you have gained a few pounds?  Do you want to learn some simple lifestyle changes that can help you balance your blood sugar, feel better and lose some extra weight? Want the secret to really making it a lifestyle this time, then you are in the right place. My guest this week is all about thinking of food as medicine, prioritizing protein and making the healthiest choices in easy ways.  

Join me, Dr. Sarah Milken,  in an informative and inspiring episode all about health and wellness in midlife. This week I am joined by holistic certified nutritionist, Beth Bollinger, of Nest Wellness. She is a health and nutrition recipe expert, an IG phenomenon, sharing her knowledge about everything food & health on Instagram and her website. 

Today, we are getting into the elements of her recipes from dairy, gluten and sugar free to metabolically balanced. She makes it look easy for us, you won’t want to miss this, it’s also available on Youtube. We get into it!!!

Some Highlights:

  • Balancing blood sugar 

  • Midlife health journey with holistic healing 

  • Monitoring your unique reactions to foods with a continuous glucose monitor 

  • Getting in the 30 g of protein per meal 

  • 3 types of yogurt 

  • The importance of plants 

  • Meal assembly 

  • The mindset to make it a lifestyle 

  • Fermented foods and why 

  • Supplement and exercise routine

  • The anti-frailty plan

Mentions:

Starter Elixir for fermented food newbies:

  • 18 ounces filtered water

  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

  • 6 drops pure stevia (or monkfruit or allulose)

  • Optional (for a “boba” like effect and to add fiber, add 1 tbsp basil seeds)

Connect w/ Beth: 

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Full transcript linked here.

This podcast, along with associated websites and social media materials, are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The views expressed are that of Dr. Sarah Milken, and that of her guests, respectively. It is for informational purposes only. Please consult your healthcare professional for any further medical questions.

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