Is it possible that just a quarter of a teaspoon of extra sugar in your blood is the difference between health and disease?
In this episode, I break down exactly how we gain fat, why our blood sugar matters so much more than we think, and what’s really going on inside our bodies when we eat high-carb meals. I walk you through a simple, science-backed explanation of how insulin works, where our body stores excess sugar (spoiler alert: it’s your fat cells), and how daily habits like movement can either support or sabotage your metabolic health.
Tune in to hear:
- Why “normal” blood sugar is just one teaspoon
- What insulin does when you eat more than your body needs
- How fat storage works in your liver, muscle, and fat tissue
- The worst food combinations for weight gain
- Why walking after meals can make a major difference
- How muscle mass protects you from fat gain
- What triglycerides really are and why they matter
- Why I recommend the Oura Ring and Nutrisense CGM for blood sugar awareness
Links & Resources Mentioned:
→ Oura Ring – My favorite health tracker for sleep, movement & readiness
→ Nutrisense Continuous Glucose Monitor – Learn how your blood sugar responds to food in real-time
Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@energeticallyefficient
Connect with Kristin:
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Website: https://energeticallyefficient.com/
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