Most people assume blood sugar spikes only affect those with diabetes or prediabetes. This misconception leads millions to ignore warning signs their body sends through energy crashes, intense ...

Jillian Kubala, MS, is a registered dietitian based in Westhampton, NY. Jillian uses a unique and personalized approach to help her clients achieve optimal wellness through nutrition and lifestyle ...

We all know fast food isn’t great for you. It’s bad, like really bad, but ignoring that fact is too easy. It gets even spookier once you decide to really look under the hood. Supplement brand Ben’s ...

While we often see the phrases blood sugar ‘spikes’ and ‘crashes’ mentioned in passing on social media, it’s not always clear what these things mean in practice, how they actually happen and what we ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. People with diabetes need to monitor their blood sugar ...

You’ve been doing everything right. Swapped your lunchtime sandwich for a leafy green salad. Filled your Instagram with #SaladGoals. Even invested in those fancy glass meal prep containers. Yet ...

Sugar spike is often viewed to come from ‘visually unhealthy’ foods. Based on sight, it usually includes chocolate, cake, pastries, or anything that appears too ‘sugary.’ Because of this appearance's ...

If you experience big dips in your mood or energy levels throughout the day, there’s a good chance that it has to do with your blood sugar. Scientific research shows that the less stable blood sugar ...

Hot chocolate is often high in sugar and may trigger a blood sugar spike, so low-sugar hot cocoa recipes can be a healthy alternative. Morning or afternoon is the best time to drink hot chocolate to ...