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In this podcast episode, Jay Shetty interviews Jessie Inchauspé, a French biochemist and New York Times bestselling author, about the crucial role of glucose in our bodies and the impact of sugar consumption on overall health. Jessie explains how glucose is the body's primary source of energy, and while we need some glucose, excessive amounts can lead to various health issues such as mitochondrial damage, inflammation, and accelerated aging.
Jessie discusses the three main ways glucose spikes damage our bodies: by overwhelming the mitochondria, causing glycation (a process similar to cooking or aging), and increasing inflammation. She also highlights hidden sources of high sugar content in everyday foods like breakfast cereals, fruit juices, and smoothies. Jessie emphasizes the importance of managing glucose levels to reduce cravings, improve sleep, mental health, and prevent conditions like type 2 diabetes.
Throughout the conversation, Jessie shares practical tips and hacks to optimize glucose levels, such as starting the day with a savory breakfast, adding vegetables before meals, and incorporating movement after eating. She also introduces her supplement called Anti-Spike Formula, which can help reduce glucose spikes from meals by up to 40%.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- Excessive glucose consumption and spikes can lead to mitochondrial damage, inflammation, and accelerated aging.
- Many everyday foods, especially breakfast items, contain hidden sources of high sugar content.
- Managing glucose levels is crucial for reducing cravings, improving sleep, mental health, and preventing conditions like type 2 diabetes.
- Practical tips include starting the day with a savory breakfast, adding vegetables before meals, incorporating movement after eating, and taking supplements like Jessie's Anti-Spike Formula.
- Focus on understanding the nutritional content of foods rather than solely relying on calorie counting.
- Physical symptoms should be viewed as the body's way of communicating and seeking help, rather than something to suppress or ignore.
- Adopting a zero-sugar lifestyle, or at least limiting sugar consumption, can have significant health benefits.
- The food industry and marketing have contributed to misinformation and manipulation regarding nutrition and health.
Top Episodes Quotes
- “The more glucose spikes you have, the faster you age.“ by Jessie Inchauspé
- “Today, three out of five people are going to die of an inflammation based disease. If you want a healthy body, a healthy mind, you need to make sure you're not on a glucose roller coaster.“ by Jessie Inchauspé
- “How many calories you're eating does not tell you how healthy you are, does not predict your health at all. You need to learn about what you're eating.“ by Jessie Inchauspé
- “Symptoms are messages.“ by Jessie Inchauspé
- “Ban all processed breakfast food.“ by Jessie Inchauspé
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Episode Information
On Purpose with Jay Shetty
iHeartPodcasts
3/18/24
What happens in our body when we eat sugar?
How does a glucose spike affect our health?
Jay welcomes Jessie Inchauspé (Otherwise known as Glucose Goddess.) Jessie is a French biochemist and New York Times bestselling author. Jessie is on a mission to translate cutting-edge science into easy tips to help people improve their physical and mental health through studies of glucose. In her books Glucose Revolution and The Glucose Goddess Method, which sold over 1 million copies worldwide in 40 languages, she shares her startling discovery about the essential role of blood sugar in every aspect of our lives, and the surprising hacks to optimize it.
Jessie doesn't hold back as she unpacks the world of nutrition and wellness, and the intricate relationship between glucose, sugar consumption, and overall health. Jessie discusses the fundamentals of glucose and its vital role in fueling our bodies, the detrimental effects of excessive sugar consumption, and the three glucose spikes that can wreak havoc on our well-being.
The hidden sources of high sugar content in everyday foods will surprise you therefore learning the practical strategies to train your body to burn fat for fuel is essential as well as uncovering the tips for eliminating post-meal cravings and the benefits of adopting a zero-sugar lifestyle.
In this interview, you will learn:
The role of glucose in the body
The foods that help lower blog sugar
The hacks to control blood sugar spike
The best practices to optimize your sugar intake
Tune in to this eye-opening conversation with Jay and Jessie as they talk about practical tips, expert advice, and invaluable wisdom to help you make informed choices and prioritize your health and well-being.
With Love and Gratitude,
Jay Shetty
What We Discuss:
00:00 Intro
05:36 What is Glucose and How Is It Used by Our Body?
08:15 We Don’t Need to Eat Sugar
10:30 The Three Glucose Spikes That Damage Our Body
15:32 Foods with Hidden High Sugar Content
17:20 The Crash After the Glucose Spike
20:25 How to Train Your Body to Burn Fat for Fuel
24:35 How to Eliminate Post Meal Cravings
30:08 Why It’s Better to Have Zero Sugar Intake Daily
34:55 Sleep and Glucose Go Hand in Hand
37:12 How Blood Sugar Levels Affect Mental Health
43:18 Ideal Foods to Take Before Workout
46:57 The Benefits of Taking Vinegar Before Meals
49:56 Put “Clothing” on Your Carbs
53:33 Fruits Are Healthy Until It Gets Processed
57:26 Stop Counting Your Calories
01:03:53 The Anti-Spike Formula
01:05:50 The Disheartening Truth About Taking Ozempic to Lose Weight
01:08:58 Jessie on Final Five
Episode Resources:
- Jessie Inchauspé | Instagram
- Jessie Inchauspé | Twitter
- Jessie Inchauspé | TikTok
- Glucose Revolution
- Glucose Goddess
- Jessies New Dietary Supplement
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