This is part four in a series on ways to naturally increase GLP-1 to improve blood sugar and fullness signals. If you missed the first 3, you can check out: Specific foods that increase GLP-1 The timing of meals and order of the foods you eat How circadian rhythm affects GLP-1 release The final way that you can affect natural GLP-1 release is by improving gut health. GLP-1 is released from L-cells in the intestinal lining. Poor gut health, such as dysbiosis (an imbalance of

Welcome back to part 3 in this series of ways to increase the GLP-1 hormone naturally. If you missed it, you can go back and read the first two: Ways to increase GLP through the foods we eat Ways to increase GLP through a balanced plate and the order of our meal Many of the women I work with want to improve their blood sugar, cravings and weight management without using medications. While medications can be useful for some individuals, there are many ways you can mimic their

The GLP-1 hormone has become popular for its ability to manage blood sugar and increase satiety and fullness, but it also has other benefits. There are many GLP-1 receptors in the body and the release of this hormone can also improve heart health and kidney health. It can increase the body's ability to release excess sodium, improving blood pressure and fluid balance. It may also help with cholesterol and lipid metabolism. In Part 1, we looked at the types of foods that natur

The majority of my 1:1 clients are women struggling with weight management through peri-menopause and menopause. They often personally know other women on weight loss medication, but prefer not to go that route. GLP-1 medications are useful in some circumstances, but the good news is that there are many ways to increase GLP-1 naturally through diet and lifestyle tweaks. Glucagon-like Peptide 1 is a hormone produced in the intestinal cells in response to a meal. It helps to re

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