I am listening to this audio book, it’s very good. As an aside- I am currently wearing a cgm ( to see where I can improve blood sugar but not diabetic or pre) anyway the interesting thing- when I have some stressful interactions with my husband (we are struggling:( )my blood sugar spikes- regardless of what I had consumed just previously. Otherwise it is pretty dependent on what I eat...it has brought into clarity the stressful of this relationship and it’s effect on my personal health. And also how we are not connecting these- and how much we should!
Yes, stress negatively effects most of our systems. I think there is a connection between adrenaline and insulin... yes here it is https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fendo.2022.1013697/full "Adrenaline inhibits insulin secretion from pancreatic beta cells to allow an organism to cover immediate energy needs by unlocking internal nutrient reserves"
Thank you, Gary. Looks very promising. I like simple, common sense advice.
RE: "Thus eating while stressed, or in environments which put the body into stress response states, e.g. at work in front of emails, or at home in front of the TV news, can negate many benefits of a healthy diet, and also promote food intolerances even for “good” food choice. Here, Dr C. recommends ensuring relaxation before eating, e.g. breathing exercises, a walk outdoors in a green space, and then choosing an appropriate stress free environment in which to eat (e.g. away from the desk or TV or smart phone), and also making mealtimes a social time - eating with relaxed others, while socially engaged."
Here is where I recognized myself most and where I can quickly make a positive change. Thank you.
I read your piece, just before I was going to make breakfast, where I would typically eat while reading. Now, I will take my breakfast outside, enjoy the beautiful day, and eat in appreciation for the food. 😊
I am listening to this audio book, it’s very good. As an aside- I am currently wearing a cgm ( to see where I can improve blood sugar but not diabetic or pre) anyway the interesting thing- when I have some stressful interactions with my husband (we are struggling:( )my blood sugar spikes- regardless of what I had consumed just previously. Otherwise it is pretty dependent on what I eat...it has brought into clarity the stressful of this relationship and it’s effect on my personal health. And also how we are not connecting these- and how much we should!
Yes, stress negatively effects most of our systems. I think there is a connection between adrenaline and insulin... yes here it is https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fendo.2022.1013697/full "Adrenaline inhibits insulin secretion from pancreatic beta cells to allow an organism to cover immediate energy needs by unlocking internal nutrient reserves"
Thank you, Gary. Looks very promising. I like simple, common sense advice.
RE: "Thus eating while stressed, or in environments which put the body into stress response states, e.g. at work in front of emails, or at home in front of the TV news, can negate many benefits of a healthy diet, and also promote food intolerances even for “good” food choice. Here, Dr C. recommends ensuring relaxation before eating, e.g. breathing exercises, a walk outdoors in a green space, and then choosing an appropriate stress free environment in which to eat (e.g. away from the desk or TV or smart phone), and also making mealtimes a social time - eating with relaxed others, while socially engaged."
Here is where I recognized myself most and where I can quickly make a positive change. Thank you.
Best.
Yes, I think this is a missing piece of the puzzle for a lot of us.
I read your piece, just before I was going to make breakfast, where I would typically eat while reading. Now, I will take my breakfast outside, enjoy the beautiful day, and eat in appreciation for the food. 😊