Have you ever eaten a perfectly good lunch… only to feel exhausted and craving something sweet just an hour or two later?

You’re not imagining it. That sudden energy crash has a surprising culprit: blood sugar spikes and crashes.

Here’s what’s really happening inside your body:
When you eat carbohydrates, your digestive system breaks them down into sugar molecules , which then enter your bloodstream. Your blood sugar rises, and your body releases insulin to move that sugar into your cells for energy.

But here’s the twist:
If that sugar isn’t used right away, your body stores it as fat . Highly refined carbs—like white bread, pastries, or foods with high fructose corn syrup—are digested almost instantly, causing a rapid spike in blood sugar followed by a crash.

This “sugar rush” leaves you tired, hungry again, and sometimes even cranky.

 I used to think this was just how life worked… reaching for a cookie or coffee every afternoon. But then I discovered something that completely changed the game.

Protein.

It’s not just for muscle—it’s a secret weapon against sugar crashes. By slowing the absorption of sugar into your bloodstream, protein helps:

  • Keep your energy steady throughout the day
  • Reduce cravings for sugary snacks
  • Keep you feeling fuller, longer

Combine protein with low-GI carbs like berries, apples, lentils, and whole grains, and you’ve got a simple, powerful strategy to stop the energy rollercoaster. Imagine powering through your afternoons—focused, energized, and craving-free.

Curious how to stabilize your blood sugar, control cravings, and stay energized all day?

You won’t want to miss this special episode of the Vitality for Life Show—The Blood Sugar Rollercoaster with Dr. Richard Brouse, now available on-demand in the Wellness Resource Center!

In this powerful session, Dr. Brouse breaks down the science behind blood sugar balance and shares simple, practical strategies you can start using right away.

This isn’t about quick fixes—it’s about creating steady energy, reducing those mid-afternoon crashes, and supporting long-term wellness through smarter nutrition choices.

Head over to my Wellness Resource Center now to watch the replay and learn how to say goodbye to those energy crashes for good!

Here’s to steady energy and healthy habits all year long.

Here’s to your good health!

Jerry Baker / jerry@fit4lifellc.com / 7036260774

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