Understand Glycemic Index and Glycemic Load: 5 Key Principles for Better Blood Sugar Control

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Managing blood sugar levels is crucial for overall health, especially for those with diabetes or prediabetes. Two important concepts to understand to manage health and wellbeing when making food choices especially if you want to manage diabetes are the Glycemic Index (GI) and Glycemic Load (GL). Here are five principles to help you make better food choices based on these concepts: 1. Prioritize Low Glycemic Index Foods The Glycemic Index (GI) measures how quickly a food raises blood sugar levels. Foods with a low GI cause a slower, more gradual rise in blood sugar, which is beneficial for maintaining stable energy levels and avoiding spikes. Examples of low GI foods include non-starchy vegetables, beans, and certain fruits like apples, pears, pomegranate and berries. 2. Consider Glycemic Load for a Comprehensive View Glycemic Load (GL) takes into account both the quality (GI) and quantity of carbohydrates in a food. This provides a more comprehensive understanding of a food’s impact on

Affirmation and Gratitude To Get Things Done Effortlessly: Mental wellbeing and Productivity

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Affirmations and feeling gratitude are amazing ways to let go of or address old negative thoughts and get things done effortlessly. In this article, we will explore how to use positive affirmations for improved professional well-being, wellness, and happiness.

Notice how you are feeling right now when you think about all the work responsibilities that have been causing you stress. You may feel some pressure building up in your body.


Work responsibilities can be overwhelming, but consider all the things you have accomplished already. Think of all the achievements you've made this year, this month, this week, and yes, even today.

You can do each thing step by step. Deal with chores one small step at a time. Eventually, you will complete them, even if not today. Decide what to work on and prioritize the more important tasks first. 

Take on each task one by one instead of feeling overwhelmed by multiple tasks. When you return to your work area today, focus on each task one at a time, knowing that every little step you take is a step towards completion.

Take a couple of deep breaths and relax!

At present, your only task is to relax. 

There is nothing else you need to do right now. Devote all your energy to this meditation and allow yourself to internalize the words you are hearing. 

Reflect on each one of these affirmations and the relief it provides: 

  • You don't have to do everything all at once. 

  • I will complete my work. 

  • I feel a sense of accomplishment when I finish a project at work. 

  • It's normal to feel stressed sometimes, and I can alleviate this stress through relaxation. 

  • I can let go of things I haven't yet completed that are worrying me. 

  • At the end of the day, my job is done.
     
  • My work responsibilities can wait until the next day. 

  • I don't have to finish everything all at once.
Unwind and let these affirmations apply to you right now. Allow yourself to be free from unrealistic expectations and relax in the assurance that you will get things done, and that you don't have to do everything right now. You can handle your work responsibilities one task at a time. 

Whenever you find yourself thinking about work, you can repeat the above affirmations to yourself. This will help you relax your body and mind. Relaxation is productive. 

Taking the time to unwind will make you much more productive when you are working.


References and Further reading:

  1. https://www.helpguide.org/articles/diets/mindful-eating.htm