Why I Stopped Eating Carbs Alone (and What Happened Next Will Surprise You)
A few years ago, I was doing what many people with prediabetes or diabetes that are not sure how to eat in order to balance their blood sugar and lower their a1c; I’d eat a quick apple between meetings or grab toast in the morning thinking, “It’s healthy, right?” Well, hours later, I’d have an energy crash. I would feel tired, foggy, without much focus or productivity and constantly battling hunger.
It wasn’t just frustrating. It was confusing…Then I discovered something that changed everything.
🔍 Carbs aren’t the problem. Eating them alone is.
When you eat carbs without protein or fat, your blood sugar spikes fast—and crashes just as quickly. That’s when I started rethinking my meals, guided by science and a little tool I now swear by: the Diabetes Plate Method.
Here’s what I discovered: That when I would incorporate protein consistently at all meals and snacks, all of these symptoms improved…all of them!
Now let’s Get into The Power of Protein and The Science That Made Me a Believer
It makes you feel full, FOR. REAL.
Protein triggers hormones like GLP-1 (sounds familiar…GLP-1 is a hormone your body produces, not just the medication) and CCK that signal to your brain: “I’m good.”
It quiets down ghrelin, that hormone that screams, “Snack now!” Big win! I wasn’t starving by 10 a.m. anymore.
It revs up my metabolism.
Unlike carbs or fat, protein burns more calories just by being digested (up to 30%!). That’s the thermic effect of food—and it works.
It protected my strength.
Whether you’re lifting weights or just trying to stay strong as you age, protein is key. It helps build and keep muscle, which keeps your metabolism working for you.
Helps my bones.
Studies show protein supports bone density, especially later in life. I now see it as essential, not optional. And this combined with strength training building muscle, surely a pair that prevents falls and encourages balance
📉 And here’s the big one: no more blood sugar chaos.
Protein slows digestion, which means more stable glucose levels and less of that blood sugar roller coaster and normalization of a1c levels. My energy stays at great level and my moods too.
🥦 Enter the Diabetes Plate: Half your plate = colorful, non-starchy veggies. One-quarter = lean, high-protein foods. The rest = smart carbs with fiber. It’s simple. It’s visual. And it works.
I break it all down in my blog here: Diabetes Plate Blog Link
📅 And if this is making you nod your head like, “Yes, I need this,” then come join me for my April 15 workshop where we dive deeper into practical strategies for real-life blood sugar balance.
While it is FREE, LIVE and VIRTUAL, space is limited so please register using this link to save your spot: https://subscribepage.io/iTDzQC
If you are ready to explore personalized health coaching and talk to assess if Thee Path to Better A1c is the right next step for you? Let’s talk and Book your FREE Clarity Call here – Calendly Link
Let go of any guilt or overwhelm and remember that You’re not “bad” at managing your blood sugar levels that are increasing your risk of developing type 2 diabetes; You just haven’t had the right tools—or the science that actually works for your body. Let’s change that together!
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