395: How to balance your blood sugar without changing your diet | Biochemist Jessie Inchauspe

The podcast explores the impact of glucose levels on overall health, featuring Jessie Inchauspe, also known as the "Glucose Goddess," who shares her personal journey of discovering the connection between glucose spikes and mental health issues after a severe back injury. Inchauspe details how glucose, the body's primary energy source, can be detrimental when consumed in excess, leading to short-term effects like hunger and cravings, and long-term issues such as weight gain, hormonal imbalances, and increased risk of chronic diseases. She advocates for simple, additive hacks to flatten glucose curves, such as eating foods in a specific order—vegetables, proteins/fats, then starches/sugars—to reduce glucose spikes by up to 75%. The conversation also covers practical tips for making healthier choices, like adding protein, fat, or fiber to carb-rich foods and being mindful of hidden sugars in seemingly healthy foods.