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 effects through...

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 naturally help to...

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 reduce blood sugar...