Do you know which vitamins and minerals you need to prevent diabetes?
In today's episode, Aimee reveals how vitamins, minerals, and healthy fats play essential roles in maintaining optimal glucose metabolism. What you'll learn goes beyond carbohydrate management into the 'nuts and bolts' of glucose metabolism in an easily digestible way, empowering listeners to gain greater understanding of which foods will help them the most.
Aimee delves deeply into how various B vitamins and minerals we are commonly deficient in influence insulin function, glucose control and cellular communication so you can better balance blood sugar. Beyond just the nutrients needed, you'll know which foods provide these nutrients so you can take the knowledge you gain and immediately apply it to your next meal!
Takeaways:
- Achieving balanced blood sugar involves managing more than just carbohydrates; essential vitamins and minerals play crucial roles.
- B vitamins are foundational to glucose metabolism, helping in energy production and gene expression.
- Essential minerals like magnesium, chromium, and zinc influence insulin sensitivity and blood sugar regulation.
- Antioxidant activity from vitamins C and E, selenium, and omega-3 fatty acids support inflammation control and cellular health.
- Including diverse foods like nuts, seeds, cold-water fish, beans, and citrus fruits helps meet these nutritional needs.
Resources:
Find Research Citations and Transcript at Blasphemous Nutrition on Substack
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