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What Causes Blood Sugar Spikes (Even When You Eat “Healthy”)?

Many people assume that eating "healthy" automatically leads to stable blood sugar levels. While nutritious foods are an important part of metabolic health, blood glucose responses can vary significantly depending on what you eat, how much you eat, and even factors unrelated to food. Understanding these influences can help explain unexpected blood sugar spikes and support better...

Sourdough vs. Yeast Bread:

Which Is Better for Blood Sugar & Metabolic Health? Bread is a staple food worldwide, but not all breads affect blood sugar the same way. In recent years, sourdough bread has gained attention for its potential metabolic benefits—especially for individuals with diabetes, insulin resistance, or metabolic concerns. This article explores how sourdough compares with traditional commercial yeast...

Low-Glycemic Thanksgiving Side Dishes

The holidays can be especially challenging for people watching their blood glucose levels. Traditional Thanksgiving sides—stuffing, mashed potatoes, sweet casseroles—are often high in carbohydrates and added sugars, causing rapid spikes in blood glucose after meals.

Dark Chocolate Reduces Risk of Type 2 Diabetes, New Study Finds

Desserts, candies, and sugary baked goods are known to raise blood sugar levels and are often avoided by people concerned with their glycemic health.1–4 However, chocolate intake for metabolic health has been a controversy, with observational studies showing inconsistent results. A large prospective cohort study published in December 2024 by The BMJ sheds a new light to...

Ketogenic Diet and Fertility

Infertility is defined as a lack of pregnancy despite >1 year of unprotected sexual intercourse, and its prevalence is rising.1,2 There are many factors that affect fertility, but growing research indicates that modifiable factors such as weight, lifestyle, and dietary patterns can significantly affect fertility.2 Diets that promote weight loss, such as the ketogenic diet, has the...