Controlling blood sugar

If you feel that you are lacking in energy and concentration this could be down to unbalanced blood sugar levels. Glucose is a sugar needed by all the cells in the body to function (especially the brain cells), and it’s important that the concentration of glucose in the blood is maintained at a constant level. When you eat a meal, particularly one that is high in carbohydrates such as pasta, bread and cakes, the level of glucose in your blood rises. Insulin is pumped into your system and as a response, glucose is stored in the cells for future use as glycogen. But the body can only store a certain amount, and if you don’t burn off excess glucose in the body it will turn to fat – which is why we need to focus on sugar rather than fat when trying to fight obesity.