I discovered Jessie about three months ago and started the hacks. Completely changed everything. I don't have the mindless food cravings any more and as a result I've been doing only health eating and I'm down 30 pounds. This is something I can sustain.
Totally agree. Ive been on the hacks 4 months ago. The cravings have really lessened. I would still grab a slice of chocolate cake, a cookie or two, but continuing these hacks along with exercise - was able to sustain my normal BMI since i started following Jessie’s hacks
Changed my breakfast to savory 8 months ago. And I also delay it to let the morning glucose spike do its thing. It makes a huge difference. This, and other changes, have made me lose 30 kg of fat (not muscle!) and my energy levels are through the roof!
My own experience completely mirrors Jesse’s. Changing my breakfast habits made a big difference after being diagnosed pre diabetes . My energy levels now means I can do more which also keeps my mental health upbeat. Thanks Zoe team and Jessie for a really informative video.👍
Three of the most influential people on my health and wellbeing - thanks to you all. Along with Chris VanTulleken with Ultra Processed People you have all changed my life! Another great Zoe podcast and great to have Federica on this one… 💛
I take all this with a pinch of salt. I've been told I have elevated blood sugar and get a test every six months. This is a blood test for hba1c and the nurse usually tickles my feet to make sure I'm not losing sensation, and I have an eye test. The hba1c has been a little on the high side but not excessively so. The tickle test finds no problem and my eyesight is spot on except for needing reading glasses which is hardly a surprise at 70. I have exceptionally good low light vision and peripheral vision. For quite a while I religiously tested my blood sugar morning and evening. It's a bit on the high side, but not exceptional. I decided to try a CGM for two weeks to see what that revealed and it was extremely interesting. What I noted regularly, most days in fact, was that my blood sugar rose in the morning - before breakfast, as soon as I woke up. After having eaten nothing for usually about 12 hours. That made me question the usefulness of finger pricking every morning so I stopped doing it. The other main thing I found was that I certainly had glucose spikes after eating but I could not always connect it with what I had eaten. Sometimes I'd get a spike after innocuous foods, sometimes I would not get a spike when I would have expected one. In all cases when I had a spike it soon went down again. I spent my two weeks trying things out to see what difference they made and kept a food diary. I did a pretty rigorous job. I have a science degree and a masters, and all the data went into spreadsheets, after the CGM data was parsed using a Python script I wrote to convert it to CSV. I don't take any supplements and eat much the same as I have done for many years. I've been vegetarian for about 40 years, I think. I don't eat junk and we buy locally grown food from our market as much as possible. I exercise every day and track everything with my watch and Apple Health. At 70 I feel at least as good as I did at 50, although I don't have quite the same stamina. I usually cycle two or three times a week, not for long distances but vigorously, and I walk almost everywhere - usually getting on for 3 million steps a year since I've been using a counter. I think Zoe is on the whole a good thing as at the very least they've got people thinking about this, but Tim Spector has come up with some bizarre pronouncements. He apparently doesn't know the difference between yeast extract and nutritional yeast, and seemed to recommend yeast extract as a good source of potassium, which it is. It's higher than just about everything else per 100g. What he didn't seem to realise was that it would be well nigh impossible getting a day's potassium from yeast extract without throwing up. We eat Marmite regularly, mostly for the B vitamins, and a 100g jar probably lasts a couple of weeks.
“pinch of salt”? Why do you watch if you are already an expert on these subjects? Quite many of us glean helpful info from Tim and all these interviews. Good luck avoiding the grim reaper. Continue having a safe and healthy life as long as you can.
@@kerrybyers257 Why do I watch? I don't any more, not regularly any way. I still subscribe so it comes up in my feed and once in a while I'll watch or usually listen. After the ridiculous Marmite nonsense and the appearance of an 'influencer' peddling her supplements any suggestion of the scientific method has left the building as far as I'm concerned. I see lots of anecdotal evidence but not a lot of references to peer reviewed research. A bit more critical thinking would help. Like I said, I think Zoe is a good thing if it gets people thinking about this subject, but they do need to think about it *themselves*. I've been thinking about the whole connection between diet, health (both mental & physical), exercise, environment, agriculture and anything remotely connected for quite a while. Before I ever came across Zoe. I don't think I'm particularly obsessed with this - I think about lots of other things too. My wife is always telling me I should do a bit less thinking and a bit more doing. I think she has a point 🙂 May you live long and prosper too. I'd say I'm already into extra time as all my male ancestors as far back as I can get died before they were my age, from various causes. One of them fell off a ladder when he'd had a few drinks but I don't think that was down to heredity.
I had no symptoms but just over 2 years ago after a routine eye test my optician found a retinal haemorrhage and referred me to my gp for blood sugar testing. My Hba1c was 50mmol/mol. I eat lowcarb and eat a savoury breakfast . I also try to eat salad and veg first.I am rarely hungry. My last Hba1c 3 months ago was 34mmol/mol. No it doesn't work for everyone but i was determined not to need Metformin or insulin. What is not to like ...
All my issues Exactly explained! The hunger eating every two hours, the awful brain fog, putting on more weight, zero energy and putting all the symptoms down to old age and health issues even though I wasn't having the high glucose symptoms prior to the last 12 months and fearing that I was kidding myself that I was having brain fog but fearing that I was getting dementia! Thank you so much for all your help and advice, I will from now on follow all the advice in this video and look forward to having some energy and not feeling so hungry that if I am still awake at midnight I have to eat something or I can't sleep!. 😊😊😊
Great, keep it up!! Whole foods will help give us energy through the 5-6 hours to the second meal. (Two meals / day being ideal 😊 and no later than 6 pm. This can be done if one allows 6-8 hrs between meals and 16-18 from last meal to next day’s meal. Some call it intermittent fasting but one needs to understand the principles 😉
These people are right!! Jessie knows what she is talking about! I have to keep my blood sugars extremely stabil. All i can say is My doctor will agree!! WHAT THEY ARE SAYING IS THE TRUTH! In the medical profession something may work for some people some things may work for other people..
If I gave up my daily porridge consisting of nuts, nut butter, 3 different seeds and a teaspoon of honey; I feel I would be losing out on vitamins, minerals, fibre, beta glucagon etc. My husband was told his cholesterol was spot on due to oats.
Same here! I cut out oats for a while, concentrated on fats which us claimed to be better for health according to some experts and got my annual private report back last week with 3 exclamation marks next to my cholesterol levels. Never seen such high numbers before. Also, my hba1c is worse as a result. Anyhow, back on oats and apples as this helped tremendously before without any meds and am now low on dairy fats. 😊
@@michaelmaguire9330 We don’t have steel cut oats here in our English supermarkets. I am using jumbo oats that are higher in protein and take longer to cook.
Zoe is so on the right track, so much good science. i've had type 2 diabetes (DM2) for 2 years. Five months in i reversed it on a whole food plant based diet (WFPBD), but was unable to sustain that restrictive diet, and only ate about 85% WFPB and my blood glucose and A1c went back up. In April '24 i got an A1c of 8.2 % and went for the Zoe diet because it's less restrictive and the individualized component of the gut microbiome made sense to. i also found it very helpful to pair the diet with a continuous glucose monitor (CGM)... i'm a critical care nurse, so i understand how to read and use that device. On my WFPBD i thought i was eating super healthy, i made my own home made granola that had 4 whole grains, dates, nuts. A cup of that and a cup of blueberries. The Zoe tests and the CGM were a wake up call, that breakfast was spiking my BG like crazy. i Followed the Zoe and Dr Inchauspe' advice, and started eating an omelet with avocado, mushrooms, peppers, onions and tomatoes in it. Also pretty much eliminated processed food/especially carbs. 21 days later, my A1c is normal 5.5%. i was able to watch the progress daily using the CGM (i used Signos). i'm learning how to eat fruit and berries again with just a short spike that clears within 2 hours, and my fasting BG is under 100... which it has not been for 2 years. Thanks for sharing your awesome science gifts.
@@michaelmaguire9330 It's not so much the sugar content that matters as the glycemic index. Dates are low GI, and tests have shown that diabetics can eat 7-10 dates without problems. I'd say that for something as rich as dates that's quite a lot. It's certainly more than I ever could or would eat at once.
@@gabriellakadar Thank you, but I’m not exactly an autodidact. I dropped out of a degree in pure chemistry and went to catering college for three years which included taking the RSH nutrition course while I trained as a pastry cook. After a few years of working in hotels & restaurants in Ireland, the UK & Europe I went back to uni and did an undergraduate degree in computer studies & physical sciences and a masters in database & information systems.
@@bengunns It’s a habit, not an addiction. It’s not like you have to go cold turkey. Just do something different. It doesn’t take a self appointed ’expert’ to tell you that.
Eating a savory break fast helped me a lot! My stomicpain is gone..my food stays in may stomic..i use to vomit after like a hour.but that's gone now. My problem now is that after a while of no added sugars, the first time eat sugary food its do sweeeeet to sweet 😂..and most off all the acv before coffee in the morning helpes too..i even sometimes forget to eat before noon..
One of my favourite Zoe podcasts yet and so informative. I'd love to know more hacks and what food combinations work best to keep my energy levels up and my glucose levels constant ❤
Jesse’s produced a number of YT videos herself which might answer some of your questions. I have also read her book, titled “The Glucose Revolution”, which I found very informative and easy to digest - no pun intended. I would recommend the book. I am not from a science background but I found the scientific explanations easy to understand and her method of communication very effective.
I tried her hacks especially the savoury breakfast thing for 2 weeks. I have energy i never knew I possessed. I literlly sleep like a normal human being without pills, my mood is just better overall
After eating a meal I often fall asleep. Even at times when eating im sleeping. Sooooo unhealthy I know. I guess I now have to do some walking instead. Thnks for the pointers. Watching from Trinidad 🇹🇹
If a person has been diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome, and then subsequent to that diabetes to do, we adhere to the same message that you are providing us with in this podcast Note that the diagnosis came subscribe to a Covid illness however, there has been no direct correlation that one cost the other
This was a great episode, I’ve been wondering lately why our toothpaste is sweetened and flavoured, does it have an impact? Does it cause sugar spikes at bedtime?
Can you devote a show to Type 1 diabetes? We hear a lot about Type 2 and how it can be managed which is a tad frustrating to us Type 1's dealing with the autoimmune side of things.
Yes I agree my son diagnosed at 15 in middle of GCSE s, he looked ill before for some time , I wonder how long this illness affects the individual before symptoms appear? I feel I want info to help him, lost a lot of weight initially, I was told to just fill him up on anything🤦
Thanks for another public service podcast. I still have a doubt that remains after listening to many of these podcasts, for someone like me, healthy person eating a healthy diet, however including the occasional dessert or chocolate, why should I worry about sugar spikes after meals? What is the evidence showing that blood sugar spikes are bad for everyone? Why should I replace my usual dark bread toast breakfast with fruit for a carb-free breakfast for example? I would love to see a Zoe short just focusing on sugar spikes for the regular population (not pre-diabetic). Thanks
@@catiaproenca9253 Exactly this. The podcast talks about blood sugar spikes like they’re something we need to worry about, but what are the actual outcomes for metabolically health individuals in randomized controlled trials? To me, this comes across a little like saying inflammation is bad, therefore we should try to minimize inflammation, therefore we shouldn’t exercise since exercise causes increased inflammation.
As I said elsewhere I used a CGM for two weeks to get a better picture of what's going on. Sometimes I had spikes after eating, sometimes I didn't when eating the same thing. Every time they went down again. It seems totally counterintuitive that you would expect not to have spikes after eating. After all, isn't insulin secreted in response to heightened blood sugar? To the best of my knowledge it's not just waiting there for the sugar to appear, is it? Having said that the most interesting thing I found with the CGM was that my glucose levels rose in the morning as soon as I woke up, despite having had nothing to eat for about 12 hours. There is something called the dawn effect when glucose levels rise between 0300 and 0800, but this was definitely not what was happening. It was specifically between waking up and getting out of bed, as if some background process had decided 'he's woken up - he's going to start wanting energy'. It didn't stay up for long. Has anyone else come across this specific phenomenon?
@@aloysiussnailchaser272Hi there, I also tried a CGM for two weeks but I didn’t really see anything that suggested I should change my habits. I also had that raise in the morning even before eating. I had spikes every time I ate carbs except if I ate them at night. Even when I had pizza for dinner my glucose levels did not go up at all. Not sure what to do with it 😊 I really would like to understand what is the evidence suggesting that having glucose spikes, on its own, it’s something that should be avoided, for metabolically healthy people.
@@aloysiussnailchaser272 You wrote: After all, isn't insulin secreted in response to heightened blood sugar? Actually, the stomach produces gastrointestinal polypeptide (GIP) pancreatic glucagon and the glucagon-like peptides (GLP) in response to the presence of glucose in the gut. These molecules stimulate the beta cells to produce insulin prior to a rise in blood glucose. It's a messaging system: 'glucose incoming, get to work'. There is a huge difference between when glucose is provided intravenously or from the gut. The insulin response to intravenous glucose is much slower because then the beta cells are responding to glucose that is actually in the bloodstream. Since you have a science background, you could read up on the very interesting scientific studies on how this was discovered and how these are being now used to help diabetics iinitially but are now being used as weight loss aids.
After doing my Zoe and exporting my CGM to a spreadsheet and correlating with symptoms I realised my dips cause me huge trouble despite being in the ‘normal’ zone. Really struggle to eat stuff that doesn’t set it off
Today my breakfast included toasted brown genuine sourdough with olive oil on top and sliced chicken. Very tasty. Couldn't resist a croissant with jam this afternoon though.
@@elltom88 Yes :) However, overall a substantial improvement to triglycerides and cholesterol profile following cutting out most avoidable sugar and eating better and more sensibly. Kale, avocados, fruits, near or actually zero processed food in general, greek yoghurt, kefir, a few supplements, improvements to sleep regime. Took me from 85 Kg down to 69 Kg and now definitely more healthy. It was an annoying discovery after deciding to get an MRI that prompted the change, but I'm glad that shifted my mindset on food and other health aspects.
Nothing wrong with croissants as part of a mixed, balanced diet. Enjoy them once in a while, but not every day. I'd leave out the jam - a decent croissant (which is hard to find) doesn't need jam. Once in a while I have xurros & hot chocolate for breakfast, in winter when it's cold and windy here. Eat things like that if you want but only occasionally. You appreciate them much more when they're an special treat, and you don't need to feel guilty. Then burn it off by taking some exercise of your choice.
Vegan breakfast burritos are great! You can make scrambled "eggs" using crumbled tofu, tumeric, a dash of plant milk and any spices you like with some beans, peppers onions etc.... It's one of my favorites because once you have the beans and "eggs" at the ready it's just assembly and you can bring it to go if you're in a rush
Maybe just have leftovers from the night before. As Jessie said make breakfast the same as any other meal. I eat oats also for breakfast but it’s full of flax, chia seeds, hemp hearts, nuts,seeds and full fat yogurt with some organic blueberries
@15:40 < In America, T2D is determined by a Blood Lab A1C test not fasting glucose blood test. In America, the A1C test score for every 3 months is usually from 4.5 to 10.0 with < 5.5 is desired and > 6.8 is considered risky. A1C > 6.5 identify the frequency of blood glucose spikes for the last three months if one does not use Continuous Glucose Monitors. CGM
Because for some skipping breakfast causes extreme low blood sugar which causes cravings, and the attendant binge eating which then causes high blood sugar( sugar spikes) with all the problems
It seems that you recommend full-fat dairy products and eggs. When I consume saturated fats, my cholesterol goes sky high. When I eat steel-cut oats, beans, or barley I get a glucose spike too. I’m sort of stuck, but found that eating avocado before meals did help.
@redhen689 are you overweight? Current research says ' it is not what you eat that causes high cholesterol'. Maybe you are different. Your bmi should be less than 25 and your waist measurement less than half your height. Check it out.
@@carolinesykes3636 What research? Even adding one to two tablespoons of olive oil to my diet will increase my LDL by 30%. I've attempted this three times in the last decade when increasing calories to meet exercise demands. I'm muscular and below 10% body fat (6' 2" 180 lbs).
@@carolinesykes3636 What research? Dietary cholesterol might not be a problem for many people, but the main problem for most people is saturated fat. You heard it on Joe Rogan doesn't count as research.
I am monitoring my glucose with a cgm, but as it goes up and down fasting and after food is a little concerning, what degree of increase is classed as a bad spike ? I can go from 4.8 to 6.3 through fasting and 4.8 to 7.5 eating !!! I'd just like to know this is healthy, as I have a bad blood sugar response.
Statins have many body negative effects including possible Type 2 diabetes sore joints inability to exercise fatigue Rob’s body of of Co Q 10 & B12 & the stats that Big Pharma says it prevents heart attacks is very flawed stats
It was not clear that blood sugar does not only come from sugar, Jesse did mention strarchy foods. Tim spoke about blood fats or triglycerides, but I missed a link to blood fats not only come from eating fatty foods: they can come from glucose, i.e. sugars, starch and fruits.
Great information explained in an easy to understand format by 2 clearly passionate knowledgeable experts on such an important topic. Just bought The Glucose Goddess Method book which has some great easy recipes especially for savory breakfasts, as a fitness nut who trains 3-4 times a week along with a couple HIIT Sessions always had oats with berries along with a protein shake. Have noticed since using plant protein and reducing dairy mood is better though.
I havee a lot of problems with drowsiness at weird times of the day, feeling week and brain fog. Unluckily the response to foods is very subjective. I have food cravings after eating eggs and avocado, together or individually for breakfast. I actually react very well to a bread roll with olive oil and also to a matcha latte (with sugar). I am very confused and I think I will never be able to manage my glucose levels without purchasing a CGM
Zoe is expensive. Great for you for working for Zoe and getting your blood sugar checked. This is targeted to those people who can pay. How much mark up is there on Zie subscription and Zoe products.
Standard diabetes maintenance pablum- avoid carbs, avoid sugar laden foods, eat roughage(green veggies with lots of fiber) as a standard. Go heavy on vinegar based foods - Italian salad dressing and non sweetened pickles as an example
Really enjoyed Frederica interviewing, I'm not sold on the recommendations of eggs however, cholesterol and animal products in general are things I try to avoid entirely besides the cholesterol our bodies already make
Hello and thank you! Is there any reliable device that would measure blood lipides levels in real time? I mean CLM (Continue Lipides Monitor) to be used next to CGM !?🤔
Before I go to bed I check usually below 100,84 85 most the time,then in the am about the same 85 86,should it not go down more over night.I try to stop eating by 630,7,dont eat breakfast til around 930,10,
TIR Time in Range remember always that. Use glucometer. Take your blood glucose level 5 times a day. 1. On Fasting when you left the bed. 2. Two hours after the breakfast. 3. After second meal. 4. Two hours after second meal. 5. Before you will go to bed. Have only two meals a day. Avoid Carbs Drink Apple vinegar before you eat your meals.
I have used cgm and did all the hacks from Jessie and it is not working. I still got sugar spikes despite of fibre before meals or apple cider vinegar.
That's an unanswerable question. It would depend on what's available where you live. I'm fortunate enough to live somewhere that olive oil is produced locally. We buy it in the market. I know the producer and it often comes in an unlabelled bottle.
Thx for the tips. I like the start the meal with veggies/fibre. Since my dietitian recommended psyllium for my high ldl, that can easily be my pre meal fibre❤ and a reminder to take my psyllium. Win win.
I need to make an irish coffee BUT in order to get the double cream to float on the (decaf!) coffee I need to add 3 tsp sucrose, which I don't want to add. I find if I don't put enough sugar in the coffee the density is wrong and the cream just mixes into the coffee instead of floating on top. Is there anything I can use instead of sugar (and not a sweetener)?
OK thanks everybody. I just decided to plug that question into GPT-4o and got "To help the cream float without adding sugar, you can try these alternatives: 1. Chill the Coffee: Cool your coffee slightly before adding the cream. A cooler temperature can help the cream float better. 2. Use Heavy Cream: Ensure the cream is whipped slightly to thicken it. This increases its buoyancy. 3. Gelatin: Dissolve a small amount of gelatin in hot water and mix it into the coffee. This can increase the density without adding sweetness. 4. Egg Whites: Whip a small amount of egg white and fold it into the cream for more stability. 5. Milk Froth: Froth a little milk and add it to the cream to make it less likely to sink. Try these methods to see which works best for your Irish coffee!" Pretty sure it should be "irish" because it doesn't come from Ireland.
From my summer of making coffees including Irish coffees in the 90s 1. Heat cup, add in a teaspoon of sugar and hot coffee and stir to dissolve sugar. 2. Add in 1 measure of whiskey. 3. Heat a teaspoon in boiling water, hold this at surface of drink. Using another spoon, add on whipped cream (not from a can). Using the heated spoon will give you more controll of cream. It will still mix, but far less. Can't comment on you changing the default by removing sugar.
I am from India..we eat properly balance breakfast traditionally.. when we went to Europe I was surprised to see the breakfast spread..all carb and sugar mostly..I couldn't find anything to eat except scrambled eggs and little bit cheese 😂😂
Nothing wrong with eggs and cheese, if you can eat it without crying. It gets all the major nutrients in and keeps your energy levels stable. And in India, breakfast vary greatly. And in most of them, there is never enough protein and high in carbs. And that applies to almost all meals. That's why diabetes is such a major health epidemic in India.
I am in Estonia, and normal breakfast here is pretty good. They love milk and milk products. So cottage cheese with porridge, eggs, maybe some meat. If you're feeling fancy, then add a banana. There is also black rye bread and herring fish.
I am assuming you moved to England or some similar country in Europe where eating habits are not healthy at all. Otherbparts of Europe food is healthy and delicious and people look and are healthier.
Blood sugar spikes are only a problem if they are too frequent. i.e. sweet snacking multiple times per day. Glukose is not the preferred energy. Preferred is fat. High glucose is an emergecy and therefore prioritized.
Most “cereals for breakfast” messaging came from the agriculture industry needing an outlet for their grain - just like the old food pyramid with carbs being the basis of a meal, it’s all marketing, nothing to do with health. Oats aren’t the devil’s food but like all these things there’s nuance - for example a big difference between steel cut oats you have to properly chew and instant oats you can almost drink with a straw. Guess which one is worse for blood sugar spikes 😉and which are classed as ultra processed? The only way to know how these foods affect you as an individual is to listen to your body as talked about in this interview. If you can get a CGM and like to geek out on the science that’s another way, as long as it’s guided so you can correctly interpret the results.
@@helendennis7662 Anyone doing steel cut oats should just go all the way to whole oat groats. They are great. I still often eat rolled grains (oats, rye, barley, wheat, triticale) so I don't have to cook them. I just soak them for 15 min. I add ground flax, berries, grapes, watercress and cocoa. I fortunately have never had problems with sugar spikes. I can easily go from 8 am to 6 pm without food and with no afternoon lull. However, I typically "force" myself to have lunch (without being hungry) so I don't lose weight. And lunch gives me more energy when I hit the gym at 5 pm.
@@helendennis7662 Guided by whom? I'm not spending hundreds of pounds on Zoe just to interpret a CGM monitor correctly, and a GP won't do this unless I present with prediabetic symptoms.
What is also interesting it that if you make them on one day and leave overnight in the fridge, eating them warmed the next day prevents the spike because the bonds on the molecules change through the cooling process. Same thing with bread. Freeze the bread in slices and take out only what you need to toast.
why do i feel tired immediately after lunch and dinner? As I age (now 75) I could easily sleep for 90 minutes after each meal which interferes with night time sleep. Advice please.
Is the problem mainly lunch? If so, try not to eat any carbohydrates at lunch. Save some carbohydrates for supper when they may help yo7 to sleep well. ( I’m 70 - similar problem😊)
Why? That's what vinegar is - sour wine. I believe you really need a vinegar mother to make it. I have no idea if just leaving it around as was suggested would work. I make many things - kefir, yogurt, kimchi, sauerkraut - but I've never felt the desire to make vinegar. I avoid it like the plague, in fact. Yuck! I hardly ever drink wine either, so I'm unlikely to be trying it out any time soon.
body has got the time to bring your GL glucose levels back down to their Baseline so if you were to measure your glucose levels after a meal for example they would be up and down and doing lots of stuff when we're fasted generally they're pretty stable and they give us a good indication of where our Baseline is so you're fasting glucose the number is going to Come back something between probably 80 and 150 and the standard guidelines are that if your fasting glucose is undetneath one
I’ve made vinegar out of left over wine, but also blackberries from the garden and persimmons. The fruit ferments and goes from having alcohol innit until it eventually becomes vinegar.
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I discovered Jessie about three months ago and started the hacks. Completely changed everything. I don't have the mindless food cravings any more and as a result I've been doing only health eating and I'm down 30 pounds. This is something I can sustain.
Totally agree
She changed my sugar spikes
Same 4 months with the hacks.. and it feels so light❤
Totally agree. Ive been on the hacks 4 months ago. The cravings have really lessened. I would still grab a slice of chocolate cake, a cookie or two, but continuing these hacks along with exercise - was able to sustain my normal BMI since i started following Jessie’s hacks
In 3 weeks I have lost 3 kg following the steps she advice 😊
She Jessie is a fashion model distracted/ held back by medical study
Federica Amati is such a good good interviewer. More with her please.
Jessie and Tim at their best thanks in part to her listening skills
Changed my breakfast to savory 8 months ago. And I also delay it to let the morning glucose spike do its thing. It makes a huge difference. This, and other changes, have made me lose 30 kg of fat (not muscle!) and my energy levels are through the roof!
What is your energy level? My one is around 80- 90s as shown from.my Garmin watch.
Thanks for that
What do you eat for breakfast??? Just eggs and meat?
@@pranav3526 Yoghurt and nuts, a salad, spinach and egg, or I just skip breakfast if I am not hungry.
Jesse is a very skilled communicator and makes the science easy to understand. Keep the videos coming Zoe. Thanks.
My own experience completely mirrors Jesse’s. Changing my breakfast habits made a big difference after being diagnosed pre diabetes . My energy levels now means I can do more which also keeps my mental health upbeat. Thanks Zoe team and Jessie for a really informative video.👍
Three of the most influential people on my health and wellbeing - thanks to you all. Along with Chris VanTulleken with Ultra Processed People you have all changed my life! Another great Zoe podcast and great to have Federica on this one… 💛
I take all this with a pinch of salt. I've been told I have elevated blood sugar and get a test every six months. This is a blood test for hba1c and the nurse usually tickles my feet to make sure I'm not losing sensation, and I have an eye test. The hba1c has been a little on the high side but not excessively so. The tickle test finds no problem and my eyesight is spot on except for needing reading glasses which is hardly a surprise at 70. I have exceptionally good low light vision and peripheral vision. For quite a while I religiously tested my blood sugar morning and evening. It's a bit on the high side, but not exceptional.
I decided to try a CGM for two weeks to see what that revealed and it was extremely interesting. What I noted regularly, most days in fact, was that my blood sugar rose in the morning - before breakfast, as soon as I woke up. After having eaten nothing for usually about 12 hours. That made me question the usefulness of finger pricking every morning so I stopped doing it. The other main thing I found was that I certainly had glucose spikes after eating but I could not always connect it with what I had eaten. Sometimes I'd get a spike after innocuous foods, sometimes I would not get a spike when I would have expected one. In all cases when I had a spike it soon went down again. I spent my two weeks trying things out to see what difference they made and kept a food diary. I did a pretty rigorous job. I have a science degree and a masters, and all the data went into spreadsheets, after the CGM data was parsed using a Python script I wrote to convert it to CSV.
I don't take any supplements and eat much the same as I have done for many years. I've been vegetarian for about 40 years, I think. I don't eat junk and we buy locally grown food from our market as much as possible. I exercise every day and track everything with my watch and Apple Health. At 70 I feel at least as good as I did at 50, although I don't have quite the same stamina. I usually cycle two or three times a week, not for long distances but vigorously, and I walk almost everywhere - usually getting on for 3 million steps a year since I've been using a counter.
I think Zoe is on the whole a good thing as at the very least they've got people thinking about this, but Tim Spector has come up with some bizarre pronouncements. He apparently doesn't know the difference between yeast extract and nutritional yeast, and seemed to recommend yeast extract as a good source of potassium, which it is. It's higher than just about everything else per 100g. What he didn't seem to realise was that it would be well nigh impossible getting a day's potassium from yeast extract without throwing up. We eat Marmite regularly, mostly for the B vitamins, and a 100g jar probably lasts a couple of weeks.
“pinch of salt”? Why do you watch if you are already an expert on these subjects? Quite many of us glean helpful info from Tim and all these interviews. Good luck avoiding the grim reaper. Continue having a safe and healthy life as long as you can.
@@kerrybyers257 Why do I watch? I don't any more, not regularly any way. I still subscribe so it comes up in my feed and once in a while I'll watch or usually listen. After the ridiculous Marmite nonsense and the appearance of an 'influencer' peddling her supplements any suggestion of the scientific method has left the building as far as I'm concerned. I see lots of anecdotal evidence but not a lot of references to peer reviewed research. A bit more critical thinking would help.
Like I said, I think Zoe is a good thing if it gets people thinking about this subject, but they do need to think about it *themselves*. I've been thinking about the whole connection between diet, health (both mental & physical), exercise, environment, agriculture and anything remotely connected for quite a while. Before I ever came across Zoe. I don't think I'm particularly obsessed with this - I think about lots of other things too. My wife is always telling me I should do a bit less thinking and a bit more doing. I think she has a point 🙂
May you live long and prosper too. I'd say I'm already into extra time as all my male ancestors as far back as I can get died before they were my age, from various causes. One of them fell off a ladder when he'd had a few drinks but I don't think that was down to heredity.
I actually enjoyed reading your comments thanks for sharing your experience
@@aslamtj Thank you.
"Become self testers and don't worry about what others say" are the words to follow. ..many thanks for those wise words and direction Prof Spector.
I had no symptoms but just over 2 years ago after a routine eye test my optician found a retinal haemorrhage and referred me to my gp for blood sugar testing. My Hba1c was 50mmol/mol. I eat lowcarb and eat a savoury breakfast . I also try to eat salad and veg first.I am rarely hungry. My last Hba1c 3 months ago was 34mmol/mol. No it doesn't work for everyone but i was determined not to need Metformin or insulin. What is not to like ...
All my issues Exactly explained! The hunger eating every two hours, the awful brain fog, putting on more weight, zero energy and putting all the symptoms down to old age and health issues even though I wasn't having the high glucose symptoms prior to the last 12 months and fearing that I was kidding myself that I was having brain fog but fearing that I was getting dementia! Thank you so much for all your help and advice, I will from now on follow all the advice in this video and look forward to having some energy and not feeling so hungry that if I am still awake at midnight I have to eat something or I can't sleep!. 😊😊😊
Great, keep it up!! Whole foods will help give us energy through the 5-6 hours to the second meal. (Two meals / day being ideal 😊 and no later than 6 pm. This can be done if one allows 6-8 hrs between meals and 16-18 from last meal to next day’s meal. Some call it intermittent fasting but one needs to understand the principles 😉
These people are right!! Jessie knows what she is talking about!
I have to keep my blood sugars extremely stabil. All i can say is
My doctor will agree!!
WHAT THEY ARE SAYING IS THE TRUTH!
In the medical profession something may work for some people some things may work for other people..
If I gave up my daily porridge consisting of nuts, nut butter, 3 different seeds and a teaspoon of honey; I feel I would be losing out on vitamins, minerals, fibre, beta glucagon etc. My husband was told his cholesterol was spot on due to oats.
Same here! I cut out oats for a while, concentrated on fats which us claimed to be better for health according to some experts and got my annual private report back last week with 3 exclamation marks next to my cholesterol levels. Never seen such high numbers before. Also, my hba1c is worse as a result. Anyhow, back on oats and apples as this helped tremendously before without any meds and am now low on dairy fats. 😊
When I wore the glucose monitor my worst spike, and crash, was from porridge. I was trying out various foods and it was a shock.
@@lesleyash297 Are you using steel cut oats made with water?
@@michaelmaguire9330 We don’t have steel cut oats here in our English supermarkets. I am using jumbo oats that are higher in protein and take longer to cook.
@michaelmaguire9330 and yes made with water and a dash of milk. I do add blueberries or raspberries and a teaspoon of maple syrup.
Zoe is so on the right track, so much good science. i've had type 2 diabetes (DM2) for 2 years. Five months in i reversed it on a whole food plant based diet (WFPBD), but was unable to sustain that restrictive diet, and only ate about 85% WFPB and my blood glucose and A1c went back up. In April '24 i got an A1c of 8.2 % and went for the Zoe diet because it's less restrictive and the individualized component of the gut microbiome made sense to. i also found it very helpful to pair the diet with a continuous glucose monitor (CGM)... i'm a critical care nurse, so i understand how to read and use that device. On my WFPBD i thought i was eating super healthy, i made my own home made granola that had 4 whole grains, dates, nuts. A cup of that and a cup of blueberries. The Zoe tests and the CGM were a wake up call, that breakfast was spiking my BG like crazy. i Followed the Zoe and Dr Inchauspe' advice, and started eating an omelet with avocado, mushrooms, peppers, onions and tomatoes in it. Also pretty much eliminated processed food/especially carbs. 21 days later, my A1c is normal 5.5%. i was able to watch the progress daily using the CGM (i used Signos). i'm learning how to eat fruit and berries again with just a short spike that clears within 2 hours, and my fasting BG is under 100... which it has not been for 2 years. Thanks for sharing your awesome science gifts.
Dates are a very concentrated form of sugar and would not have helped you under your previous regimen.
Inchauspe is not a doctor of any kind, either medical or otherwise. She has a degree in mathematics and a masters in biochemistry.
@@michaelmaguire9330 It's not so much the sugar content that matters as the glycemic index. Dates are low GI, and tests have shown that diabetics can eat 7-10 dates without problems. I'd say that for something as rich as dates that's quite a lot. It's certainly more than I ever could or would eat at once.
@@aloysiussnailchaser272 She's an autodidact. And based on what you've written above, so are you. Respect.
@@gabriellakadar Thank you, but I’m not exactly an autodidact. I dropped out of a degree in pure chemistry and went to catering college for three years which included taking the RSH nutrition course while I trained as a pastry cook. After a few years of working in hotels & restaurants in Ireland, the UK & Europe I went back to uni and did an undergraduate degree in computer studies & physical sciences and a masters in database & information systems.
Jessie is very accurate about savory breakfast.i eat 2 boiled egg and i am not hungry for 8 hours.
It's not exactly rocket science saying that it's better to eat a savoury breakfast than ultra processed cereals usually with plenty of sugar added.
@@aloysiussnailchaser272its not Rocket Science but when you have a habit it sometimes harder to change
@@bengunns It’s a habit, not an addiction. It’s not like you have to go cold turkey. Just do something different. It doesn’t take a self appointed ’expert’ to tell you that.
@ so why are you here then?
@@bengunns I’m not :-) I get a notification when anyone replies to something I said. When I do I usually respond. It seems polite.
Eating a savory break fast helped me a lot! My stomicpain is gone..my food stays in may stomic..i use to vomit after like a hour.but that's gone now. My problem now is that after a while of no added sugars, the first time eat sugary food its do sweeeeet to sweet 😂..and most off all the acv before coffee in the morning helpes too..i even sometimes forget to eat before noon..
Tim and Jessie have really improved my life. A big thanks from me.
One of my favourite Zoe podcasts yet and so informative. I'd love to know more hacks and what food combinations work best to keep my energy levels up and my glucose levels constant ❤
Jesse’s produced a number of YT videos herself which might answer some of your questions. I have also read her book, titled “The Glucose Revolution”, which I found very informative and easy to digest - no pun intended. I would recommend the book. I am not from a science background but I found the scientific explanations easy to understand and her method of communication very effective.
I tried her hacks especially the savoury breakfast thing for 2 weeks. I have energy i never knew I possessed. I literlly sleep like a normal human being without pills, my mood is just better overall
After eating a meal I often fall asleep. Even at times when eating im sleeping. Sooooo unhealthy I know. I guess I now have to do some walking instead. Thnks for the pointers. Watching from Trinidad 🇹🇹
Same unfortunately 😳
Try eating no carbohydrates at lunch - try salad with cheese or eggs or chicken?
A brush of fresh air having Federica Amati doing the interview.
I agree absolutely, she is short & concise!! 😊😊
Slow suicide pills
If a person has been diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome, and then subsequent to that diabetes to do, we adhere to the same message that you are providing us with in this podcast
Note that the diagnosis came subscribe to a Covid illness however, there has been no direct correlation that one cost the other
I am going to give the breakfast changes to see if it brings down my blood sugar levels. thanks Paul
Please try, it’s helpful
Did it work?
Such a difference since Ive been following her hacks.
I have oatmeal with peanut butter and honey for breakfast, and I’m not hungry for almost four hours.
ALways learn so much new information from these podcasts
This was a great episode, I’ve been wondering lately why our toothpaste is sweetened and flavoured, does it have an impact? Does it cause sugar spikes at bedtime?
no it does not
Can you devote a show to Type 1 diabetes? We hear a lot about Type 2 and how it can be managed which is a tad frustrating to us Type 1's dealing with the autoimmune side of things.
Yes I agree my son diagnosed at 15 in middle of GCSE s, he looked ill before for some time , I wonder how long this illness affects the individual before symptoms appear? I feel I want info to help him, lost a lot of weight initially, I was told to just fill him up on anything🤦
I liked having Federica Amati run the interview
Thanks for another public service podcast. I still have a doubt that remains after listening to many of these podcasts, for someone like me, healthy person eating a healthy diet, however including the occasional dessert or chocolate, why should I worry about sugar spikes after meals? What is the evidence showing that blood sugar spikes are bad for everyone? Why should I replace my usual dark bread toast breakfast with fruit for a carb-free breakfast for example? I would love to see a Zoe short just focusing on sugar spikes for the regular population (not pre-diabetic). Thanks
@@catiaproenca9253 Exactly this. The podcast talks about blood sugar spikes like they’re something we need to worry about, but what are the actual outcomes for metabolically health individuals in randomized controlled trials? To me, this comes across a little like saying inflammation is bad, therefore we should try to minimize inflammation, therefore we shouldn’t exercise since exercise causes increased inflammation.
As I said elsewhere I used a CGM for two weeks to get a better picture of what's going on. Sometimes I had spikes after eating, sometimes I didn't when eating the same thing. Every time they went down again. It seems totally counterintuitive that you would expect not to have spikes after eating. After all, isn't insulin secreted in response to heightened blood sugar? To the best of my knowledge it's not just waiting there for the sugar to appear, is it?
Having said that the most interesting thing I found with the CGM was that my glucose levels rose in the morning as soon as I woke up, despite having had nothing to eat for about 12 hours. There is something called the dawn effect when glucose levels rise between 0300 and 0800, but this was definitely not what was happening. It was specifically between waking up and getting out of bed, as if some background process had decided 'he's woken up - he's going to start wanting energy'. It didn't stay up for long. Has anyone else come across this specific phenomenon?
@@aloysiussnailchaser272Hi there, I also tried a CGM for two weeks but I didn’t really see anything that suggested I should change my habits. I also had that raise in the morning even before eating. I had spikes every time I ate carbs except if I ate them at night. Even when I had pizza for dinner my glucose levels did not go up at all. Not sure what to do with it 😊 I really would like to understand what is the evidence suggesting that having glucose spikes, on its own, it’s something that should be avoided, for metabolically healthy people.
@@aloysiussnailchaser272 You wrote: After all, isn't insulin secreted in response to heightened blood sugar?
Actually, the stomach produces gastrointestinal polypeptide (GIP) pancreatic glucagon and the glucagon-like peptides (GLP) in response to the presence of glucose in the gut. These molecules stimulate the beta cells to produce insulin prior to a rise in blood glucose. It's a messaging system: 'glucose incoming, get to work'.
There is a huge difference between when glucose is provided intravenously or from the gut. The insulin response to intravenous glucose is much slower because then the beta cells are responding to glucose that is actually in the bloodstream.
Since you have a science background, you could read up on the very interesting scientific studies on how this was discovered and
how these are being now used to help diabetics iinitially but are now being used as weight loss aids.
@@matthewcreelman1347is that true?🥹
After doing my Zoe and exporting my CGM to a spreadsheet and correlating with symptoms I realised my dips cause me huge trouble despite being in the ‘normal’ zone. Really struggle to eat stuff that doesn’t set it off
Thank you so much for the podcast.Jessie your hacks have helped me manage my blood sugar
Green smoothie really works for me for breakfast. No energy dip, don't feel hungry for ages after.
Can you share what you put in smoothie?
What a wonderful human being Jesse is.
Today my breakfast included toasted brown genuine sourdough with olive oil on top and sliced chicken. Very tasty. Couldn't resist a croissant with jam this afternoon though.
You need better will power 🦾
@@elltom88 Yes :) However, overall a substantial improvement to triglycerides and cholesterol profile following cutting out most avoidable sugar and eating better and more sensibly. Kale, avocados, fruits, near or actually zero processed food in general, greek yoghurt, kefir, a few supplements, improvements to sleep regime. Took me from 85 Kg down to 69 Kg and now definitely more healthy. It was an annoying discovery after deciding to get an MRI that prompted the change, but I'm glad that shifted my mindset on food and other health aspects.
Nothing wrong with croissants as part of a mixed, balanced diet. Enjoy them once in a while, but not every day. I'd leave out the jam - a decent croissant (which is hard to find) doesn't need jam. Once in a while I have xurros & hot chocolate for breakfast, in winter when it's cold and windy here. Eat things like that if you want but only occasionally. You appreciate them much more when they're an special treat, and you don't need to feel guilty. Then burn it off by taking some exercise of your choice.
I enjoy this style of information. Clean, clearly spoken. Well delivered scientific information that can transform your life...!!
I love this!! any vegan friendly breakfast swaps?
Vegan breakfast burritos are great! You can make scrambled "eggs" using crumbled tofu, tumeric, a dash of plant milk and any spices you like with some beans, peppers onions etc.... It's one of my favorites because once you have the beans and "eggs" at the ready it's just assembly and you can bring it to go if you're in a rush
Maybe just have leftovers from the night before. As Jessie said make breakfast the same as any other meal. I eat oats also for breakfast but it’s full of flax, chia seeds, hemp hearts, nuts,seeds and full fat yogurt with some organic blueberries
@15:40 < In America, T2D is determined by a Blood Lab A1C test not fasting glucose blood test. In America, the A1C test score for every 3 months is usually from 4.5 to 10.0 with < 5.5 is desired and > 6.8 is considered risky. A1C > 6.5 identify the frequency of blood glucose spikes for the last three months if one does not use Continuous Glucose Monitors. CGM
Why not just skip breakfast and eat only lunch and dinner. Time restricted eating helps tremendously.
Because for some skipping breakfast causes extreme low blood sugar which causes cravings, and the attendant binge eating which then causes high blood sugar( sugar spikes) with all the problems
"Go and see your doctor" - does Tim not live in the UK and not aware how NHS works??
Love this episode it’s one of the best so far.
Would love more of this team so inspiring. xx
It seems that you recommend full-fat dairy products and eggs. When I consume saturated fats, my cholesterol goes sky high. When I eat steel-cut oats, beans, or barley I get a glucose spike too. I’m sort of stuck, but found that eating avocado before meals did help.
Lean meat, beans, veggies. Super simple diet.
@redhen689 are you overweight? Current research says ' it is not what you eat that causes high cholesterol'. Maybe you are different. Your bmi should be less than 25 and your waist measurement less than half your height. Check it out.
If you eat steel cut oats, you might as well just go all the way to whole oat groats.
@@carolinesykes3636 What research? Even adding one to two tablespoons of olive oil to my diet will increase my LDL by 30%. I've attempted this three times in the last decade when increasing calories to meet exercise demands. I'm muscular and below 10% body fat (6' 2" 180 lbs).
@@carolinesykes3636 What research? Dietary cholesterol might not be a problem for many people, but the main problem for most people is saturated fat. You heard it on Joe Rogan doesn't count as research.
Thanks for this information + sharing of your time
Just had my latest retinal scan results and there is now no sign of haemorrhage ie my retina has healed .
I am monitoring my glucose with a cgm, but as it goes up and down fasting and after food is a little concerning, what degree of increase is classed as a bad spike ? I can go from 4.8 to 6.3 through fasting and 4.8 to 7.5 eating !!! I'd just like to know this is healthy, as I have a bad blood sugar response.
moderate smoke point of around 410 degrees Fahrenheit, olive oil is versatile
and suits different cooking styles.
I've heard that statins cause insulin resistance ,do you know if this is true?
Statins have many body negative effects including possible Type 2 diabetes sore joints inability to exercise fatigue Rob’s body of of Co Q 10 & B12 & the stats that Big Pharma says it prevents heart attacks is very flawed stats
I have oats smoothie for breakfast. Is that good or bad way to start the day. I have type 2 diabetes
Thank you for this very informative episode. Great interviewer 😊
What a delight to have Frederick Amati conduct the interview, but again just TOO long, please bring back Zoe shorts. I can’t spare an hour.
I'm glad I watched this topic. I learned a lot from them. ❤❤❤
It was not clear that blood sugar does not only come from sugar, Jesse did mention strarchy foods. Tim spoke about blood fats or triglycerides, but I missed a link to blood fats not only come from eating fatty foods: they can come from glucose, i.e. sugars, starch and fruits.
Seriously, a beautiful voice to listen to. Clear, and emotionally accessible. What is the interviewer’s name?
Federica Amati
Dr Federika Amati
Great information explained in an easy to understand format by 2 clearly passionate knowledgeable experts on such an important topic. Just bought The Glucose Goddess Method book which has some great easy recipes especially for savory breakfasts, as a fitness nut who trains 3-4 times a week along with a couple HIIT Sessions always had oats with berries along with a protein shake. Have noticed since using plant protein and reducing dairy mood is better though.
Do we know which microbe breaks down the fats? How can we add this to the diet ?
I havee a lot of problems with drowsiness at weird times of the day, feeling week and brain fog.
Unluckily the response to foods is very subjective. I have food cravings after eating eggs and avocado, together or individually for breakfast. I actually react very well to a bread roll with olive oil and also to a matcha latte (with sugar). I am very confused and I think I will never be able to manage my glucose levels without purchasing a CGM
Zoe is expensive.
Great for you for working for Zoe and getting your blood sugar checked.
This is targeted to those people who can pay.
How much mark up is there on Zie subscription and Zoe products.
Great switching from sweet to savoury, i am a Porridge eater and will swap today to savoury.
what a wonderful podcast! Bravo. Andre
would an "aged" kombucha count as vinegar?
Super class presentation and amazing replies. Thanks.
Very informative. Loved it. I am from India and now thinking how it can apply to an Indian context.
Great podcast 👍👏🇦🇺
Standard diabetes maintenance pablum- avoid carbs, avoid sugar laden foods, eat roughage(green veggies with lots of fiber) as a standard. Go heavy on vinegar based foods - Italian salad dressing and non sweetened pickles as an example
What about adding intermittent fasting? Will it help with regulating the blood sugar spikes?
Really enjoyed Frederica interviewing, I'm not sold on the recommendations of eggs however, cholesterol and animal products in general are things I try to avoid entirely besides the cholesterol our bodies already make
And just to reiterate, try to stay
away from almost all grin produocts except millet and
Sorghum, try to stay away from beans
Hello and thank you!
Is there any reliable device that would measure blood lipides levels in real time?
I mean CLM
(Continue Lipides Monitor)
to be used next to CGM !?🤔
Before I go to bed I check usually below 100,84 85 most the time,then in the am about the same 85 86,should it not go down more over night.I try to stop eating by 630,7,dont eat breakfast til around 930,10,
What if you’re vegan I have 1/4 oatmeal blueberries, 1/2 banana, 1 tablespoon of hempseed 5oz walnuts , 1/2 cup almond milk what do you think?
All Bran with sliced bananas works well for me, carbohydrates, fibre, and just a little protein...im satisfied for hours 😊
How can eat food that will lower my blood sugar? Please help me out with the best opportunities to get my blood sugar under control or balanced.
TIR Time in Range remember always that. Use glucometer. Take your blood glucose level 5 times a day.
1. On Fasting when you left the bed.
2. Two hours after the breakfast.
3. After second meal.
4. Two hours after second meal.
5. Before you will go to bed.
Have only two meals a day.
Avoid Carbs
Drink Apple vinegar before you eat your meals.
Big lesson to learn, always have protein if you are going to eat starchy carbs. It will stop the carbs from converting to sugar so quickly.
I have used cgm and did all the hacks from Jessie and it is not working. I still got sugar spikes despite of fibre before meals or apple cider vinegar.
Is this on spotify or podcast channels that doesn't need youtube or for it to be open?
Nice change up of hosts. And excellent information as usual.
What brand olive oil,where to buy,grocery store don't always have good olive oil,may have other oils mixed,
That's an unanswerable question. It would depend on what's available where you live. I'm fortunate enough to live somewhere that olive oil is produced locally. We buy it in the market. I know the producer and it often comes in an unlabelled bottle.
Stengler's conversation, who
gives great advice on how to
deal with an enlarged prostate
Are there supplements that can help?
Thx for the tips. I like the start the meal with veggies/fibre. Since my dietitian recommended psyllium for my high ldl, that can easily be my pre meal fibre❤ and a reminder to take my psyllium. Win win.
I need to make an irish coffee BUT in order to get the double cream to float on the (decaf!) coffee I need to add 3 tsp sucrose, which I don't want to add. I find if I don't put enough sugar in the coffee the density is wrong and the cream just mixes into the coffee instead of floating on top. Is there anything I can use instead of sugar (and not a sweetener)?
OK thanks everybody. I just decided to plug that question into GPT-4o and got "To help the cream float without adding sugar, you can try these alternatives:
1. Chill the Coffee: Cool your coffee slightly before adding the cream. A cooler temperature can help the cream float better.
2. Use Heavy Cream: Ensure the cream is whipped slightly to thicken it. This increases its buoyancy.
3. Gelatin: Dissolve a small amount of gelatin in hot water and mix it into the coffee. This can increase the density without adding sweetness.
4. Egg Whites: Whip a small amount of egg white and fold it into the cream for more stability.
5. Milk Froth: Froth a little milk and add it to the cream to make it less likely to sink.
Try these methods to see which works best for your Irish coffee!"
Pretty sure it should be "irish" because it doesn't come from Ireland.
From my summer of making coffees including Irish coffees in the 90s
1. Heat cup, add in a teaspoon of sugar and hot coffee and stir to dissolve sugar.
2. Add in 1 measure of whiskey.
3. Heat a teaspoon in boiling water, hold this at surface of drink. Using another spoon, add on whipped cream (not from a can). Using the heated spoon will give you more controll of cream. It will still mix, but far less.
Can't comment on you changing the default by removing sugar.
@@jennugent3957 room temperature cream floats a lot better than cream straight out of the fridge.
I am from India..we eat properly balance breakfast traditionally.. when we went to Europe I was surprised to see the breakfast spread..all carb and sugar mostly..I couldn't find anything to eat except scrambled eggs and little bit cheese 😂😂
Nothing wrong with eggs and cheese, if you can eat it without crying. It gets all the major nutrients in and keeps your energy levels stable.
And in India, breakfast vary greatly. And in most of them, there is never enough protein and high in carbs. And that applies to almost all meals. That's why diabetes is such a major health epidemic in India.
I am in Estonia, and normal breakfast here is pretty good. They love milk and milk products. So cottage cheese with porridge, eggs, maybe some meat. If you're feeling fancy, then add a banana.
There is also black rye bread and herring fish.
@@IrfanKhan1 He didn't say there was anything wrong with eggs & cheese. On the contrary, he found everything else wrong.
India has one of the major metabolic pandemics of them all, even though most of them are thin
I am assuming you moved to England or some similar country in Europe where eating habits are not healthy at all. Otherbparts of Europe food is healthy and delicious and people look and are healthier.
are actuallly the foods that feed friendly thebacteria,and
avoiding the foods that are
going to cause leaky get .
Blood sugar spikes are only a problem if they are too frequent. i.e. sweet snacking multiple times per day.
Glukose is not the preferred energy. Preferred is fat. High glucose is an emergecy and therefore prioritized.
10 gm of Ghee ( clarified fat from cow) is good quantity or too much???
Without context of ur health parameters difficult to recommend. About 1tsp is ok on an average.. total 20-25ml oils+ghee avg healthy adult.
What happens with casseroles, stir-fry, or bowls when Proteins/Carbs/Fat ingredients are mixed?
She said in another of her vids eat veg sticks before main meal or celery cucumber sticks etc.
Subscribed!! ❤
Great video as usual. I’m currently reading the Food For Life by Tim that I picked up at the airport last week
I was always informed, often by health professionals. that porridge (oats/carbs) for breakfast was good for your heart, I am now confused!
Most “cereals for breakfast” messaging came from the agriculture industry needing an outlet for their grain - just like the old food pyramid with carbs being the basis of a meal, it’s all marketing, nothing to do with health.
Oats aren’t the devil’s food but like all these things there’s nuance - for example a big difference between steel cut oats you have to properly chew and instant oats you can almost drink with a straw. Guess which one is worse for blood sugar spikes 😉and which are classed as ultra processed?
The only way to know how these foods affect you as an individual is to listen to your body as talked about in this interview. If you can get a CGM and like to geek out on the science that’s another way, as long as it’s guided so you can correctly interpret the results.
@@helendennis7662 Anyone doing steel cut oats should just go all the way to whole oat groats. They are great.
I still often eat rolled grains (oats, rye, barley, wheat, triticale) so I don't have to cook them. I just soak them for 15 min. I add ground flax, berries, grapes, watercress and cocoa. I fortunately have never had problems with sugar spikes. I can easily go from 8 am to 6 pm without food and with no afternoon lull. However, I typically "force" myself to have lunch (without being hungry) so I don't lose weight. And lunch gives me more energy when I hit the gym at 5 pm.
@@helendennis7662 Guided by whom? I'm not spending hundreds of pounds on Zoe just to interpret a CGM monitor correctly, and a GP won't do this unless I present with prediabetic symptoms.
What is also interesting it that if you make them on one day and leave overnight in the fridge, eating them warmed the next day prevents the spike because the bonds on the molecules change through the cooling process. Same thing with bread. Freeze the bread in slices and take out only what you need to toast.
Thanks ❤❤❤
why do i feel tired immediately after lunch and dinner? As I age (now 75) I could easily sleep for 90 minutes after each meal which interferes with night time sleep. Advice please.
Is the problem mainly lunch? If so, try not to eat any carbohydrates at lunch. Save some carbohydrates for supper when they may help yo7 to sleep well. ( I’m 70 - similar problem😊)
Did anyone else question the comment about using leftover wine to make vinegar?
Why? That's what vinegar is - sour wine. I believe you really need a vinegar mother to make it. I have no idea if just leaving it around as was suggested would work. I make many things - kefir, yogurt, kimchi, sauerkraut - but I've never felt the desire to make vinegar. I avoid it like the plague, in fact. Yuck! I hardly ever drink wine either, so I'm unlikely to be trying it out any time soon.
Everyone should subscribe, and try to post at least one comment per video. Thank you for what you're doing.
I have diabetes for over 33 years on a carnivore diet I can’t eat carbs
body has got the time to bring your GL glucose levels back down to their Baseline so if you were to measure your glucose levels after a meal
for example they would be up
and down and doing lots of stuff when we're fasted generally they're pretty stable
and they give us a good indication of where our Baseline is so you're fasting glucose the number is going to
Come back something between probably 80 and 150 and the standard guidelines are that if your fasting glucose is undetneath one
really going to impact the
Underlying cause of this. Are
there foods to help? Well the
best foods to help are
What Jessie tries to bring over to every listener is to find the solution with all the products available in the market.
Enjoyed Federica hosting. Important and informative episode.
Support your health, or use it for baking, sauteing, frying or grillng. Fat Content and Benefits rich in heart healthy
Is mayonnaise good for diabetic
If you have home-made mayonnaise without any sugar.
Are all women in nutrition drop dead gorgeous? How do you get into this field?
I’ve made vinegar out of left over wine, but also blackberries from the garden and persimmons. The fruit ferments and goes from having alcohol innit until it eventually becomes vinegar.