48 episodes
GOOD IDEA Audio Blog Dr. Colleen Gulick
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- Health & Fitness
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Welcome to the "GOOD IDEA Audio Blog," where we explore the science behind improving your metabolism and overall health.
In each episode, we will bring you expert insights, actionable tips, and inspiring stories to help you optimize your metabolism, boost your energy levels, and enhance your fitness. We will cover a wide range of topics, including nutrition, exercise, sleep, stress management, and more.
Our audio blog is led by experts in the field of metabolic health and fitness. Join us on this journey and start living your best life today! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goodideadrinks0/support
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Getting Started With A Low-Carb Diet: The Ultimate Guide
Let’s start off by saying low-carb diets aren’t for everyone. However, if you are interested in minimizing your simple carbohydrate intake, finding easy yet trustworthy information to guide your dietary choices can be challenging.
Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered.
In this ultimate guide I’ve covered:
Why choose a low-carbohydrate diet?
Understanding carbohydrates
Assessing your current eating habits
Setting realistic goals
Stocking your pantry with low-carb foods
Tips for dining out on a low-carb diet
Staying motivated and overcoming challenges
Tracking your progress
Low-Carb Take Away Box
Happy listening!
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website.
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Keywords: low-carb diet, low-carb recipes, dining out
low-carb, low-carb menu options, understanding low-carb, low-carb foods, low-carb portion sizes
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What Are Natural Flavors?
It is a reasonable expectation for us to know what is in the food we eat and the drinks we consume. However, nutrition and supplement labels can be challenging to understand.
In this audio blog, we will explore:
How are natural flavors created?
Ingredients in natural flavors
Role of natural flavors in the food and beverage industry
Take away snacks
For more information, check out the full blog post on our website.
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Keywords: blood sugar, natural flavors, nutrition label, nutrition tips
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How to Monitor Blood Sugar Levels at Home
The ability to monitor blood sugar levels at home has revolutionized the way we manage our health. It means we can see the real-time result our lifestyle choices and make changes outside of our annual doctor’s visit. In this audio blog, we will provide a comprehensive guide on how to monitor your blood sugar levels at home.
Topics covered include:
Understanding blood sugar levels
Why should we monitor our blood sugar at home?
Types of blood glucose meters
The pros and cons of each type of glucose monitoring system (glucometers & CGMs)
Steps to checking blood sugar levels with a glucometer
Steps to checking blood sugar levels with a CGM
Interpreting results and what to do next
Troubleshooting common issues with glucometers
Troubleshooting common issues with CGMs
When to contact a healthcare professional
Take away message
An instructional video detailing how to insert a Dexcom sensor:
https://provider.dexcom.com/education-research/cgm-education-use/videos/dexcom-g6-how-insert-sensor-attach-transmitter
An instructional video detailing how to insert a FreeStyle
Libre 14-day sensor: https://youtu.be/ut9JsbkMZGY
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website.
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*Note: This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services.
Keywords: blood sugar, glucose monitoring, CGM, glucometer, blood glucose, blood sugar control, how to monitor blood sugar, continuous glucose monitor
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The Connection Between Blood Sugar and Mood
Have you ever wondered where those "hangry" feelings come from? You know... the feeling that makes you irrationally irritated about 30 min after you start to feel hungry?
Since our brain primarily runs on glucose, having high or low blood sugar can significantly impact our mood. Low blood sugar can cause anxiety, confusion, and irritability. High blood sugar can induce feelings of fatigue, anger, or
sadness. Managing our blood sugar can go a long way towards helping to reduce those “hangry” feelings and improve our mood.
Topics Covered Include:
Glucose and the brain
How does blood sugar change throughout the day?
How does low blood sugar impact our mood?
How does this happen?
How does high blood sugar impact our mood?
How low is too low?
How can we maintain stable blood sugar?
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website.
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Keywords: blood sugar, mood, anxiety, hangry, blood sugar and mood, nutrition, nutrition tips, glucose control, high blood sugar, low blood sugar.
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Understanding Blood Sugar Changes During Menopause
Menopause 🥳… so… many… changes! And we can add blood sugar changes to the list.
With so many changes happening at the same time it can be challenging to pinpoint one exact cause of some symptoms (let alone figure out how to navigate these symptoms). This episode is intended to help identify some changes, understand which of these may be due
to menopausal blood sugar changes, and provide ways to help you get back to feeling your best.
Topics Covered Include:
Hormonal Influence on Blood Sugar
5 Common Blood Sugar Changes During Menopause
4 Strategies for Managing Blood Sugar During Menopause
Final (Hot) Flashes of Knowledge … I know, I couldn’t resist. 🤣
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website.
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Keywords: menopause, menopause health, hormone balance, blood sugar
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Health Snacks Series: 4 Ways to Incorporate Healthy Habits into a Busy Day
Join us as we add a new series of episodes to The GOOD IDEA Audio Blog, the "Health Snacks Series." These mini-episodes are intended to be quick knowledge snacks.
Today's episode provides 4 simple and effective ways to improve healthy habits into a busy day.
Enjoy and happy listening.
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