Protein* and Blood Sugar

What we’re going to cover today:

  • How protein interacts with blood sugar
  • Importance of shifting habits
  • Sources of protein

* If you have kidney disease, you might need to limit the amount of protein you eat – ask your doctor to be sure about your specific needs

Action Steps:

  • Make sure each meal contains some protein.
  • Skip sauces, gravies and dressings when eating proteins.  Too many hidden added sugars, starches that may negatively affect blood sugar levels.
  • Please share in the private Facebook group what proteins you ate today.
  • Did you find it easy to add protein to each meal? Is this typical?  Please let us know in our Facebook group.

Previous Lessons:

DAY 1 – Why Carbs and Food Choices Matter for Blood Sugar Issues

Day 2 – “Using Tools to Guide Food Choices that Disrupt Blood Sugar”

DAY 3 – “Using 2 Simple Tools to Guide Food Choices that Disrupt Blood Sugar” (Aka: Carbs baby carbs!)

DAY 4 – Why Greens Matter for Blood Sugar Issues

DAY 5 – Dark Green Leafy Vegetables – is that it – really?!?

DAY 6 – It’s all about the greens, baby!