If You Want To Empower Your Plate to Balance Your Blood Sugar, You Should: Focus on the Fab 4 of protein, fats, fiber, and leafy greens Be aware of hidden liquid sugars that could be causing internal chaos Understand the science of what is happening in your body through tools like a CGM It has never been more confusing to figure out what to eat. It seems like every ‘health guru’ out there has a different opinion, which is why it is no wonder that millions of people fail at these fad diets every single year. The truth is, no fad diet is sustainable. Controlling your health through what you eat comes down to three simple truths. Hormones matter more than calories, real whole foods are best, and it is always important to take your blood sugar balance into account when it comes to what you are feeding yourself and your family. The Fab 4 Fundamentals with Kelly LeVeque Kelly LeVeque is a holistic nutritionist, wellness expert, celebrity health coach, and the best-selling author of Body Love and Body Love Every Day. She has a deep desire to help her clients through her passion for human nutrition and curiosity about how the human body works. She helps people understand the latest research and rationale behind important nutrition principles and provide delicious recipes and recommended products to fuel properly. Her Fab 4 Fundamentals course simplifies the science of nutrition to empower participants to confidently take charge of their health. Not Another Fad Diet Maintaining blood sugar balance through real food is critical for supporting brain function, mood, energy, reproductive health, and overall metabolism. While the fad diets out there will try and convince you that you need a magic pill to achieve this, all you really need is a whole food and an understanding of what is happening with your blood sugar throughout the day. Kelly’s Fab 4 Philosophy focuses on proteins, fats, fiber, and leafy greens to help both adults and children balance their blood sugar through food and create generational, long-lasting health. When it comes to creating metabolic flexibility, you need to be strategic about what you are putting on your plate so that you can show up for yourself and others. Your Kids Are Learning From Their Plates The Fab 4 Philosophy isn't just for adults. Kelly knows firsthand that what your kids are ingesting, especially liquid sugar, may be having a much bigger effect on your child than you realize. Kelly is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to regulating your child's blood sugar, while you can make healthy decisions for your family knowing the why behind it. Are you ready to balance your and your family's blood sugar through simple, natural whole foods? Share how you are working to regulate and support your blood sugar and metabolic flexibility with me in the comments section of the episode page. In This Episode The #1 thing you need to learn about what is happening with your blood sugar (11:05) Why the first meal of the day really is the most important when it comes to your health (21:33) Learn why liquid sugars are the silent culprits to your unstable blood sugar levels (27:45) What you should be feeding your children in order to protect them from unstable blood sugar (38:21) How protein can protect you and your family from blood sugar chaos (52:45) Resources Mentioned: Use Promo Code ‘podcast’ for 10% Off Your Order at the Essentially Whole Store Here Get Dr. Mariza’s Smoothie and Shake Free Ebook Here Kelly LeVeque Website Fab 4 Smoothie Recipes Other Resources: Check out the full show notes page Keep up with everything Dr. Mariza Follow Dr. Mariza on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Youtube Podcast production & marketing support by the team at Counterweight Creative Related Episodes Essentially You Episode #370: How Our Daily Food Choices Make or Break Our Energy Levels and The Number 1 Thing to Overcome Chronic Fatigue with Ari Whitten Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices