Stabilize Your Glucose, Soften Your Life
Source: the amazing work of the Glucose Goddess, Jessie Inchauspé
About two summers ago, I read the book The GlucoseGoddess - The Method and I was mind-blown! We often talk about energy like it’s something we either have or don’t. And while I already suspected this wasn’t exactly true (I mean – I’ve had Biology classes in high school lol), Jessie’s book helped me understand that energy is actually something we can stabilize.
She explains that many of us live on a rollercoaster of caffeine highs, sugar crashes, and midday fatigue. And it’s not just our productivity that is impacted by this. It’s also our mood, our focus, and how we show up for ourselves.
After reading the book, I realized that one of the most powerful (and surprisingly simple) ways to bring more balance into my energy is by understanding my glucose levels: the way my body manages sugar from the food and drinks I consume.
Because, when glucose levels spike and crash throughout the day, it can leave you feeling drained, foggy, and craving more sugar. But when they stay stable, you feel more grounded, steady, and clear-minded. And honestly, this was (and, of course, still is) exactly what I needed.
Jessie shares SO many valuable insights in her book(s) and on her Instagram page (@glucosegoddess). Below are three (of many!) hacks she recommends and the ones I started with first:
1. Eat your veggies first
Starting your meal with fiber (like greens, roasted veggies, or a simply a salad) slows down how quickly sugar from your meal enters your bloodstream. Fiber acts like a ‘shield’, helping your energy stay stable for longer.
If I go out for dinner and order pasta, I always try to eat a bit of the salad first, before I dive headfirst in a plate of starches. This helps me regulate my glucose levels and avoid that heavy, post-meal crash.
2. Balance your breakfast
Instead of starting the day with carbs alone (like toast, oats, or fruit juice), try including protein and healthy fats (like eggs, avocado, or Greek yogurt). Whatever you ear first in the morning sets the tone for your energy the rest of the day.
My go-to breakfast when I am working from home, is sautéed spinach and mushrooms with a boiled egg, topped with Parmesan. Every time I start my day like this, I feel so much better the rest of the day – way more balanced and focused!
3. Move after meals
Finally, one of my favorite hacks is adding gentle movement after eating. Even a short walk helps your muscles absorb glucose from your bloodstream and use it for energy, which means less spikes and steadier energy levels.
It doesn’t have to be a full workout: walking a bit, tidying up your kitchen, or even doing calf raises under your desk does wonders!
What I like most about The GlucoseGoddess’ approach, is that it’s not about restriction or perfection. Instead, it is about learning to work together with your body, honoring it’s rhythm, supporting your energy, mood, and your overall well-being.
And that is something we all love at LÉPHIINE!