11. Watch the carbs and sugar
Spikes and crashes from sugar and simple carbs cause dips in energy and mood, cravings for sugar and carbohydrates, interrupted sleep and speedier aging, notes Seidenberg. “Imbalanced blood sugar is also a precursor to diabetes, which is linked to many other diseases,” she writes. So, she advises skipping processed foods and sugars and waiting a few hours between meals to allow blood sugar to balance. She also points out the favorite secret weapon of keto dieters: Fiber helps to balance blood sugar. In general, the more we learn about sugar, the more it seem prudent to consume as little of it as possible on a regular basis. Easier said than done, I know; maybe this will help:
The best trick for cutting down on sugar.
