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Navigating Food Pressure With Prediabetes: How to Handle Sugar Cravings and Social Pressure Without Guilt
The Emotional and Social Science Behind Sugar Pressure When one of my clients joined a birthday brunch, she didn’t expect the dessert table to become her biggest stressor. But there she was—standing awkwardly as friends nudged her with, “It’s just one bite! Come on, live a little.” She wasn’t afraid of the cake. What made…
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The 1-1-1 Method: One Simple Shift to Avoid Energy Crashes and Reclaim Focus when Managing Prediabetes and Insulin Resistance
Let’s talk about that familiar moment that happens somewhere between 1 and 3 PM. You’ve made it through the morning. You powered through your emails, maybe even knocked out a meeting or two. But now? You’re foggy. You’re dragging. You’re thinking about grabbing something sweet, pouring that second cup of coffee, or just staring at…
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Reading Nutrition Labels: The Truth About Carbs, Sugar, and Hidden Sweeteners and how it can help lower your a1c and take control of prediabetes
I love talking about nutrition and how to balance your blood sugar, and on Episode 31 of my podcast “The Path to Better A1C”, I broke down the real impact of hidden sugars—from your morning yogurt to your afternoon protein bar—and explained how these sneaky ingredients can be driving your energy crashes, cravings, and blood…
Jenny Pena, NBC-HWC
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