The Glucose Diaries with Stephanie Lindamood
You’re doing your best to eat healthy, but you still feel tired, bloated, and stuck.
The scale won’t move, your energy crashes after lunch, and your doctor keeps saying your labs look “normal.”Welcome to The Glucose Diaries™, the bite-sized podcast that helps you finally understand what’s really going on inside your body — and how to fix it naturally.
Host Stephanie Lindamood breaks down confusing wellness advice into calm, clear, science-backed lessons that actually make sense. Each short episode explores everyday topics like how to balance blood sugar, why you feel tired after eating, what insulin resistance really is, and simple food and lifestyle swaps that restore energy and confidence in your 40s and beyond.Whether you’re dealing with cravings, stubborn weight gain, bloating, or brain fog, this show helps you connect the dots between your food, hormones, and metabolism — so you can finally take control of your health without restrictive diets or burnout.
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Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your diet or lifestyle.
The Glucose Diaries with Stephanie Lindamood
Ep 05: What Actually Causes a Glucose Spike (Besides Sugar)
Think you have to eat candy or drink soda to spike your blood sugar? Think again.
In this episode of The Glucose Diaries™, Stephanie breaks down why glucose spikes happen even with “healthy” foods like oatmeal, smoothies, or granola bars—and how those constant spikes keep you stuck in fat-storage mode, cravings, and energy crashes.
You’ll learn the real culprits behind hidden glucose spikes: liquid carbs like oat milk or juice, “naked” carbs eaten without protein or fiber, stress, poor sleep, and even the timing of your meals. Stephanie explains how your body responds differently day to day and why stress and sleep can raise glucose even when your diet hasn’t changed.
Then, she shares three simple, science-backed ways to flatten your spikes without cutting everything out:
1️⃣ Eat in the right order – fiber first, then protein/fat, then carbs (can reduce spikes by up to 75%).
2️⃣ Walk after meals – even 10 minutes helps your muscles soak up glucose.
3️⃣ Avoid “naked carbs” – always pair carbs with protein or fat to steady blood sugar and stop cravings.
If you’ve ever searched “why do I crash after eating,” “why am I tired even though I eat healthy,” “how to stop sugar cravings,” or “how to lower blood sugar naturally,” this episode will make the science finally click.
💌 Grab the free checklist: TheGlucoseDiaries.com/checklist
📲 Follow on Instagram: @theglucosediaries
for daily metabolic-health tips and glucose-friendly swaps.
⚠️ Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your diet, medication, or lifestyle.
⚠️ Disclaimer:
I’m not a doctor, and this podcast is for educational purposes only. Always consult your physician before making any health or nutrition changes.
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