Woman's Own

Control your BLOOD SUGAR

You know what it’s like when you crave a sugary snack mid-afternoon, or you’re desperate for lunch a couple of hours after breakfast. But did you know that more often than not, it’s a result of falling blood sugar levels rather than actual hunger?

Our bodies are extremely good at controlling the amount of glucose – or sugar – in our bloodstream. Every time we eat, the body releases a hormone from our pancreas called insulin, which drives glucose out of the bloodstream and into our liver

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