Summary: In this show you’ll learn: What happens when you eat a food that contains carbohydrates. What carbohydrate metabolism has to do with the development of type 2 diabetes. The difference between a food’s glycemic index and the glycemic load. Background: Carbohydrates, proteins, and fats are the main nutrients in food that give your body energy. Sugars and starchy foods are examples of carbohydrates. Carbohydrates can raise blood sugar levels more than other nutrients. That’s why it’s important to be aware of the amount of carbohydrates you eat. Join Dr. Ritamarie as she discusses how understanding different types of carbohydrates affect your blood sugar is essential to helping you maintain optimal blood sugar levels. Dr. Ritamarie’s IRSPT blood sugar balancing practitioner course will teach you how to unravel the mystery of your client’s complex health puzzle, starting with blood sugar imbalance. Check out Dr. Ritamarie’s VITAL Health Community for additional resources on the role that food plays in your health, and strategies for planning your meals so that you can live your life full of energy and vitality.
