Solving Metabolic Syndrome

  I’ll be honest – I didn’t grow up eating a lot of whole fruits and vegetables. It just wasn’t something I was accustomed to.  I have wondered if this is one reason that I have struggled with metabolic issues as an adult.  In my health journey, I had to teach myself how to incorporate them into my life and way more than 1 a day. 🍏  When my kids were little, I knew I wanted them to eat more whole fruits and vegetables that I did so I would ask them eat the fruit and/or vegetables that were on their plate first. It worked (mostly) and as teens they now eat and enjoy a good variety!  When I started to try to really up my fruit and vegetable intake, I realized that the same method might work for me. Now, the simple trick I use is starting every meal (or snack) with a fruit, veggie or a salad 🥝🍓🥒 no matter what the meal. I just keep it simple - today before lunch I simply peeled, cut and ate a huge carrot. Here’s how it can work: 👉 Before eating your usual meal...

One thing that is fortunate in our fight for metabolic health is that there is technology that can help. Here are a couple of my favorite tools:  ⌚️Apple Watch  I use it to measure: Heart Rate Variability 'HRV': HRV is the measure of variation in time between each heartbeat. It can be used to decipher stress levels in the body. Cardio Fitness 'VO2 Max': VO2 Max is a measure of the max amount of oxygen the body can utilize during intense exercise. A higher VO2 Max is an indication of better cardiovascular health. Sleep Duration: Several types of smart watches can track how long you sleep. Not getting enough sleep can affect metabolism and health. Steps and 'Active' Calories: Step counts and estimated calories burned from activity can give you more data points into whether you are staying active enough throughout the day. 📈Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) CGMs provide real-time continuous tracking of blood sugar levels. This can help you see how your body respond...