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Oh balance, that elusive state where everything is just as it needs to be to maintain some ideal goal or idea. Instantly I think of tightrope walkers and Cirque Du Soleil performers, perfectly executing mind-blowing feats of human ability. But wait, is that the only definition of balance? What about a baby that is learning to stand, all wobbly and big-eyed, hands outstretched for the nearest support? Or a child learning to ride a bike, figuring out how to not overcorrect and steer straight? These are all different examples of balance, are they not? As we talk today about balancing blood sugar, keep these illustrations in mind. As always, we are focusing on progress, not perfection.

A few blog posts ago, we discussed the impact of blood sugar on your hormones. Specifically, we discussed what happens when your blood sugar is not well-regulated, or out of balance. The takeaway message: it’s not good. Lucky for us, the basics of balancing blood sugar look nothing like walking a tightrope. Instead, they look a lot like breakfast, lunch, and dinner!

Check out the blog for some practical tips for finding balance when comes to what and how we eat!