In this episode, Michelle chats with Jillian Greaves, an integrative and functional Dietitian for women. They explain the ins and outs of carbohydrates, blood sugar, and insulin resistance from the basics to the nitty gritty. You’ll hear tangible strategies for how to optimize your blood sugar and find your carb “sweet spot.” 

• Understanding insulin resistance, blood sugar, and cortisol
• Why going super low carb for weight loss may not be the answer
• Relationship between insulin and hormones (cortisol, thyroid, sex hormones)
• Why balancing blood sugar is step 1 for PMS, PMDD, fertility, PCOS, and endometriosis
• Optimal targets for blood sugar levels: The difference between functional vs. conventional ranges 
• Nutrition & lifestyle strategies for making insulin more sensitive 
• Importance of nutrient timing: Eating based on circadian rhythm
• Intermittent fasting pros and cons for blood sugar management 
• Supportive vitamins, minerals, and herbs 

Links:

6 Steps to Manage Blood Sugar and Lower Anxiety 

Jillian’s resources and more: 

Jillian’s Website

Follow Jillian on IG 

Free Blood Sugar guide

Eat to Heal PCOS Online Course

Work with Michelle and her free resources: 

Quiet the Diet

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Timestamps:

(1:04) What are carbohydrates? What nutrients do they provide? 

(4:57) Understanding insulin resistance, blood sugar, and cortisol 

(16:34) Why LOW blood sugar deserves a place in the conversation as well; Why going super low carb for weight loss may not be the answer 

(25:46) The relationship between insulin and hormones (cortisol, thyroid, sex hormones); Why balancing blood sugar is step 1 for PMS, PMDD, fertility, PCOS, and endometriosis 

(29:45) Optimal targets for blood sugar levels - the difference between functional vs. conventional ranges & why?

(33:57) Strategies for making insulin more sensitive and finding your carb “sweet spot”

(37:58) Importance of nutrient timing: Eating based on circadian rhythm; Intermittent fasting - pros and cons for blood sugar management 

(42:33) Vitamins, minerals, and herbs that can support insulin sensitivity and blood sugar management 

(49:00) Simple lifestyle strategies for balancing blood sugar