The Importance of Blood Sugar Balance and Managing Stress with Erin Darling

Join Jillian and Erin as they discuss blood sugar balance and how understanding blood sugar mechanics can empower better food decisions. Erin shares insights on the signs of imbalanced blood sugar and offers practical advice on creating balanced meals to avoid spikes and crashes.   Additionally, they explore the impact of stress and lack of sleep on blood sugar levels, and Erin emphasizes the importance of lifestyle changes, including meditation and breath work, to manage stress and improve overall health. The episode provides practical tips for starting the day right and making mindful nutrition choices.   [0:50] Understanding Blood Sugar Balance [2:45] Signs of Imbalanced Blood Sugar [3:45] Healthy Breakfast Choices [5:05] Impact of Macronutrients on Blood Sugar [7:05] Practical Tips for Blood Sugar Management [13:55] Role of Stress and Sleep in Blood Sugar Balance [19:10] Meditation, Breath Work, and Their Benefits     Follow Erin on IG @mindsetnutritionstl Work with Erin: https://mindsetnutritionstl.com/  Submit your question to be answered on the podcast: https://www.jilliantedesco.co/podcast Connect with me on IG @jilliantedesco Order your copy of my book, Owning the Wait, now! jilliantedesco.co