If you’re not losing weight, dangerous diet advice may be the reason. Discover the worst weight loss mistakes and how to lose weight fast with these 13 effective weight loss tips.

0:00 Introduction: weight loss lies

1:01 The worst weight loss advice

1:49 Low-calorie diets

2:30 Weight loss mistakes

6:01 13 weight loss tips

14:08 Periodic prolonged fasting to lose weight fast

Surprisingly, the most common weight loss tips given by mainstream dietitians and medical professionals are the worst diet advice! Calorie counting and portion control will leave you feeling hungry and constantly craving carbs. The body adapts to a low-calorie diet, leading to a slower metabolism. A low-calorie, high-carbohydrate diet raises insulin levels.

I’m sure you’ve heard these other bad weight loss tips:

• Eat 6 small meals per day

• Count calories

• Increase fiber

• Drink more water to help you feel full

• Chew gum

• Take Ozempic

These tips will not boost fat loss!

Your body can use fat or glucose for fuel. Although stored fat is potential energy, you must lower your insulin to utilize it.

Insulin resistance is at the root of many chronic illnesses and can negatively affect the liver, nervous system, immune system, and more. Low-calorie diets that don’t lower insulin are not sustainable. You won’t be able to achieve your goals if you're hungry, craving carbs, dealing with brain fog, high blood pressure, or other related issues.

If you really want to lose weight, stop calorie counting! Try these 13 weight loss tips instead:

1 Don’t use pre-workout, sugary drinks, or protein bars.

2. Keep your carbs at around 10 to 20 grams per day.

3. No bright lights at night.

4. Get early morning sun.

5. Avoid late-night snacking.

6. Never buy junk food at the grocery store. Don’t shop while hungry!

7. Be cautious around social situations.

8. Walk after meals.

9. Don’t eat unless you’re hungry.

10. Prioritize healthy animal protein.

11. Consume apple cider vinegar before meals.

12. Avoid diets that keep you bloated.

13. Do periodic prolonged fasting.

Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:

Dr. Berg, age 60, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals and author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.

Disclaimer:

Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients, so he can focus on educating people as a full-time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose, and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, prescription, or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

Most people don’t find out they have kidney damage until it’s too late. Discover 18 early signs of kidney problems that often occur before the damage is too severe. When it comes to chronic kidney disease, prevention is key.

0:00 Introduction: Kidney function explained

2:11 Early kidney damage signs

3:00 Stages of kidney disease

3:48 What destroys kidney health?

7:07 18 visible kidney damage signs

10:08 How to prevent kidney disease

Healthy kidneys are imperative to your overall health. The kidneys are situated deep within the rib cage, and have your adrenal glands on top. Each filtering unit of the kidney, called a nephron, contains a highly concentrated network of capillaries.

There are 1 million nephrons in each kidney! This number often decreases with age, although it typically does not cause many symptoms. Kidneys are very good at compensating, even if they’re 50% damaged.

One of the earliest kidney health warning signs is protein in the urine. At-home urine tests detect the albumin-creatinine ratio, which you want to keep below 30 mg/g.

The stages of chronic kidney disease are associated with specific percentages of nephron loss:

Stage 2: 20% loss

Stage 3: 60% loss

Stage 4: 85% loss

Stage 6: 95% loss

The good news is that if you catch kidney disease in time, it can be reversed.

The following factors often cause kidney disease:

•Ultra-processed foods

•PFAS

•Insulin resistance

•Medications

•Low vitamin D

•Low magnesium

•Low omega-3s

•Poor sleep

Here are 18 early signs of kidney disease:

1. Puffy eyes

2. Swollen feet

3. Swollen hands

4. Sudden weight gain

5. Foamy urine

6. Itchy skin

7. Pale skin

8. Dark circles under the eyes

9. Bruise easily

10. Dark urine

11. Blood in the urine

12. Less urine output

13. Constantly tired

14. Restless legs syndrome

15. Muscle cramps

16. Poor appetite

17. Bad breath

18. Nail changes

Work closely with your doctor if you have stage 5 kidney disease!

For your best kidney health, try increasing the following foods and nutrients:

•Vitamin D, magnesium, and phosphorus

•Omega-3 fatty acids

•Fish and dairy

•Green tea

•Vegetables

•Zinc

•TUDCA

•Curcumin

Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:

Dr. Berg, age 60, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals and author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.

Disclaimer:

Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients, so he can focus on educating people as a full-time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose, and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, prescription, or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

0:00 Introduction: 11 reasons to stop weighing yourself

1:07 Why you shouldn’t weigh yourself

2:58 Hormones and weight loss

8:12 Sleep and weight loss

11:22 Healthy weight-loss tips

16:36 The best weight-loss advice

Scale obsession is not helpful for weight loss. The rise in cortisol from scale anxiety alone is enough to stifle your progress!

Here are 11 reasons why you shouldn’t weigh yourself:

1. Water weight

Some people can lose up to 11 pounds of water weight in just 2 days! Initial water weight loss can cause unrealistic expectations. Most people only lose 1 to 2 pounds per week.

2. Salt

Salty foods can cause you to retain fluid, especially if you’re consuming them with sugar.

3. Hormones

A woman’s menstrual cycle can often cause weight-loss fluctuations of around 3 to 7 pounds. A rise in cortisol can also prevent weight loss.

4. Location of fat

The worst type of fat is visceral fat, which accumulates around the organs. If you don’t see weight loss right away, you could be losing some of the more dangerous types of fat first.

5. Muscle loss or gain

Losing muscle isn’t healthy! Your weight may be decreasing, but it could also be accompanied by serious side effects. Similarly, muscle weighs more than fat, so you won’t see weight loss if you’re building muscle.

6. Myxedema

This type of fat is often found in people with hypothyroidism and is difficult to eliminate with diet and exercise alone.

7. Poor sleep

One week of poor sleep can increase insulin resistance! Poor sleep leads to snacking, increased visceral fat, lower testosterone levels, and higher cortisol and stress levels.

8. Ozempic

People lose weight with Ozempic, but typically regain it when they discontinue use. Around 20% to 40% of this weight loss is attributed to muscle loss.

9. Microdamage from exercise

Overtraining breaks down your muscles. Edema and swelling can cause your weight to increase after exercise.

10. Medication

Medications such as calcium channel blockers can cause weight gain.

11. Constipation

Fiber intake and constipation can affect the number on the scale.

Stop weighing yourself and focus on these healthy weight-loss tips instead:

1. Waist-to-height ratio

2. Fasting insulin

3. Appetite decreases

4. Tiny amounts of carbs can block fat burning

5. Fix insulin resistance

Insulin resistance is the root cause of many chronic diseases. Fixing it is the key to getting healthy and losing weight.

Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:

Dr. Berg, age 60, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals and author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.

Disclaimer:

Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients, so he can focus on educating people as a full-time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose, and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, prescription, or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

Harmful fats can be incredibly damaging to your health! Find out about the most dangerous fat to remove from your diet immediately and which healthy fats to replace it with. Ditch the unhealthy fats today!

0:00 Introduction: The worst fats for health

0:19 Unhealthy fats explained

0:53 Monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats

2:02 What are hydrogenated fats?

3:11 Saturated fat

3:50 Side effects of unhealthy fats

8:57 The most dangerous fat

11:48 The benefits of healthy fat

What are the unhealthiest types of fats? Let’s take a look. Saturated fats are very stable and don’t react much to oxygen because they don’t have double bonds.

Fats with double bonds are more unstable and react more readily with oxygen, resulting in increased oxidation. Monounsaturated fats have one double bond, while polyunsaturated fats have many double bonds. More double bonds mean more oxidation.

Avocado and olive oil are monounsaturated fats, so they’re moderately stable. Polyunsaturated fats, such as corn oil, sunflower oil, safflower oil, soy oil, canola oil, and cottonseed oil, contain many double bonds, so they’re unstable and prone to significant oxidation. Hydrogenated oils are unsaturated fats that have been chemically turned into saturated fats.

Saturated fats such as lard, tallow, and butter are solid at room temperature and are very stable.

Although they are unsaturated fats, fish oil and cod liver oil have potent anti-inflammatory benefits and omega-3s, but can sometimes be rancid due to their instability. Be careful where you source them!

Heat and light create toxic byproducts in unsaturated fats called aldehydes. These toxic compounds destroy your DNA, lodge in your cell membranes, and damage the insulin receptors on the surface of your cells. They can also make your cells stiff and fragile.

For years, saturated fats have been demonized, and unsaturated fats have been recommended! This has also occurred with other foods, such as red meat and grains.

Check out this comprehensive list, which ranges from the most harmful fats to the healthiest. Number 1 is the most dangerous!

1. Partially hydrogenated fat

2. Hydrogenated fat

3. Reused PUFA frying oil

4. Soy oil

5. Corn oil

6. Sunflower oil or safflower oil

7. Cottonseed oil

8. Canola oil

9. Grapeseed oil

10. Rice bran oil

11. Peanut oil

12. Refined avocado oil

13. Refined olive oil

14. Conventional lard

15. Conventional tallow

16. Coconut oil

17. Grass-fed butter

18. Cold-pressed avocado oil

19. Cold-pressed, extra-virgin olive oil

Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:

Dr. Berg, age 60, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals and author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.

Disclaimer:

Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients, so he can focus on educating people as a full-time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose, and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, prescription, or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:

Dr. Berg, age 60, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan, and is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals®. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.

Disclaimer:

Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients so he can focus on educating people as a full-time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, prescription, or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. The Health & Wellness, Dr. Berg Nutritionals and Dr. Eric Berg, D.C. are not liable or responsible for any advice, course of treatment, diagnosis or any other information, services or product you obtain through this video or site.

If you’re not losing weight on keto, or you’re stuck on a keto plateau, this is for you. Make sure you’re not making these common keto diet mistakes... they could be the reason why keto isn’t working!

0:00 Introduction: The keto diet is not working for me!

0:41 Why I’m not losing weight on keto

5:35 Gallbladder, liver health, and the keto diet

10:03 Vitamin D and keto weight loss problems

13:50 Keto diet facts and fiction

In this video, we’ll take a look at why some people struggle with weight loss on the keto diet or experience a keto weight loss plateau.

To do the keto diet correctly, you must reduce your carb intake to 50 grams or less per day, especially if you’re working towards a goal such as weight loss, reducing chronic illness, increasing energy, or improving your health.

Avoid these 13 common keto diet mistakes!

1. Don’t do dirty keto, a low-carb diet that doesn’t eliminate unhealthy ingredients.

2. Poor sleep increases blood sugar values to those of a prediabetic. It also increases cortisol levels, inhibits the release of growth hormone, and reduces fat burning.

3. Stress raises cortisol levels, which blocks the benefits of keto.

4. Overtraining can stifle weight loss!

5. Gallbladder and liver health are vital for fat breakdown and absorption, and critical for proper thyroid function. You won’t lose weight on keto until you address these issues first.

6. Your thyroid is responsible for metabolism and energy. Focus on iodine, selenium, and zinc intake for a healthy thyroid.

7. Weight loss on keto starts with a healthy gut. Try L. reuteri yogurt to restore gut health and lose weight.

8. Not getting enough sun is one of the most common keto weight loss problems. Vitamin D protects you from insulin resistance, and sunlight increases melatonin and serotonin.

9. The more atrophy you have, the less keto will work for weight loss.

10. Make sure you have realistic expectations and an accurate definition of normal. After the initial water weight loss when first starting keto, weight loss will vary from person to person.

11. Pair the keto diet with intermittent fasting. Eliminate snacking and only eat when you’re hungry.

12. Avoid cheat day!

13. Lower your dietary fat intake if you’re struggling to lose weight on keto.

You may have heard rumors that the keto diet is dangerous, but this simply isn’t true and is often based on poor research.

Some foods labeled as “zero sugar” still contain carbs. Check labels and make sure your keto weight loss plateau isn’t caused by hidden sugar consumption!

Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:

Dr. Berg, age 60, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals and author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.

Disclaimer:

Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients, so he can focus on educating people as a full-time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose, and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, prescription, or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

Discover 20 easy workout ideas for people who HATE exercise. Strengthen your muscles, get fit, and prevent sarcopenia with these easy workouts at home. Find out how to get fit without going to the gym!

0:00 Introduction: The best workouts for people who hate exercise

0:56 Fitness tips for beginners who hate exercise

4:46 Soleus push-ups

9:39 Micro-workouts at home

14:26 Eccentric exercise to get fit without the gym

If you hate exercise or just don’t have time to work out, this video is for you! Small changes can make a huge difference. Try these easy tips to get fit without the gym.

1. Take a 3-minute break every hour for high-intensity (HIIT) exercise.

2. Do a 4-second HIIT exercise, 20 times per day.

3. Do weight training, 15 minutes a week.

4. Walk or pace while talking on the phone.

5. Sit on the floor while watching TV.

6. Do work outside in the sun.

7. Do soleus push-ups during work.

8. Walk after each meal.

9. Wear a weighted vest.

10. Combine creatine with strength training.

11. Focus on the right mental state.

12. Get healthy to lose weight.

13. Focus on small, attainable goals.

14. N.E.A.T., or non-exercise activity thermogenesis.

15. Try micro-workouts.

16. Make your environment more exercise-friendly.

17. Opt for HIIT vs. a long jog.

18. Get a workout buddy or trainer.

19. Pair exercise with other fun activities.

20. Focus on eccentric exercise.

Eccentric exercise involves elongating the muscle. Focus on eccentric movements for quicker muscle improvements. Eccentric exercise leads to significant neural adaptations, increases muscle tension, improves chronic tendinopathy, stimulates stem cell growth, promotes collagen production, and helps combat age-related muscle loss.

Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:

Dr. Berg, age 60, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals and author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.

Disclaimer:

Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients, so he can focus on educating people as a full-time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose, and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, prescription, or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

This toxic protein is one of the worst foods for your body. Find out about the worst protein in the world that’s often marketed as healthy, despite being one of the most dangerous protein sources. This is the protein you should never eat!

0:00 Introduction: Protein you should never eat

0:49 The worst protein for your health

3:37 Ultra-processed proteins

8:17 The worst protein in the world

8:55 Toxic proteins to avoid

The EAT-Lancet planetary health diet aims for a plant-based world where red meat is replaced with plant-based protein. Surprisingly, the one protein you should never eat is plant-based!

So what’s the worst protein in the world? Here are 11 facts about one of the most dangerous protein sources:

1. The industrial extraction of defatted soy flour involves fat removal from soy flour using hexane, a component of gasoline. This ingredient is considered GRAS, or generally recognized as safe. This is a legal loophole that allows a company to classify its own product as safe.

2. This ultra-processed protein is a byproduct of the soybean oil industry.

3. It contains heavy metals such as arsenic, cadmium, and lead.

4. It’s thermo-mechanically restructured, which means high temperatures and machinery are used to restructure the product so that it mimics the texture of meat.

5. This product makes around $1.39 billion per year.

6. It’s marketed as healthy and has been around since the 1960s.

7. It contains sodium hydroxide, which changes the pH, chemically altering the protein.

8. It contains hydrogen peroxide and titanium dioxide used as bleaching agents.

9. It’s composed of sponge-like chunks of artificial meat that’s rehydrated with additional seed oil.

10. Artificial flavor and color are added to mimic the taste and appearance of meat.

11. The protein is dried at around 347 degrees Fahrenheit, so by the time you cook it, it’s been heated twice.

The estrogenic effect of soy is not destroyed by heat!

The protein I'm referring to is textured vegetable protein, made from the “vegetable” known as soy. This highly refined, ultra-processed protein contains heavy metals and is GMO, so it may contain traces of glyphosate.

Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:

Dr. Berg, age 60, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals and author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.

Disclaimer:

Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients, so he can focus on educating people as a full-time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose, and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, prescription, or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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Participants will be selected on Wednesdays, and an invitation with the unique link to join the show will be sent out on Thursday afternoon before the Friday Live Show.

Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:

Dr. Berg, age 60, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan, and is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals®. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.

Disclaimer:

Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients so he can focus on educating people as a full-time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, prescription, or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. The Health & Wellness, Dr. Berg Nutritionals and Dr. Eric Berg, D.C. are not liable or responsible for any advice, course of treatment, diagnosis or any other information, services or product you obtain through this video or site.

Find out how to improve blood sugar control and stop making common blood sugar mistakes! In this video, we’ll cover 13 blood sugar mistakes to avoid, along with the best blood sugar management tips for healthy blood sugar levels.

0:00 Introduction: Stop making blood sugar mistakes!

0:25 High blood sugar explained

2:41 Insulin resistance and diabetes

5:47 Common blood sugar regulation mistakes

12:22 How to lower blood sugar naturally

14:05 More blood sugar management tips

Did you know that all of the blood in your body should only contain a single teaspoon of sugar? Our bodies tightly regulate the amount of sugar in our blood at any given time. If you have prediabetes, that number rises to 1.5 teaspoons. With diabetes, the blood contains 2 teaspoons of sugar.

The average person consumes between 50 and 100 teaspoons of sugar every day. Insulin removes the sugar from your blood and converts it to fat or stored sugar in the liver and muscles. The body only needs a tiny amount of sugar (which the liver can make on its own), so we don’t actually need to consume any sugar at all.

Chronic excessive sugar consumption can lead to the development of insulin resistance, which is at the root of many chronic diseases.

Improve blood sugar control by avoiding these common mistakes when testing your blood sugar.

1. Not washing your hands

2. Using alcohol wipes incorrectly

3. Using expired strips

4. Hot sauna or cold plunge before testing

5. Tylenol usage

6. Taking vitamin C and other supplements

7. Squeezing fingers

8. Using different fingers

9. Using continuous glucose monitors

10. Testing at high altitudes

11. Drinking coffee

12. Checking glucose in the morning

13. Dehydration

An A1C test measures the average blood sugar over a period of 3 months. Several factors, including ethnicity, anemia, and diet, can affect these results.

The liver is at the root of the problem when it comes to type 2 diabetes. Fortunately, a low-carb diet with intermittent fasting can quickly eliminate liver fat and correct insulin resistance and diabetes.

To further support healthy blood sugar levels, try the following:

•Consistent exercise

•Apple cider vinegar diluted in water before meals

•Morning walks

•Berberine

•Get plenty of sleep

•Reduce stress levels

•Increase sunlight exposure

Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:

Dr. Berg, age 60, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals and author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.

Disclaimer:

Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients, so he can focus on educating people as a full-time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose, and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, prescription, or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.