Do you have trouble eating in the morning because eating before a certain time of day makes you feel sick to your stomach? Do you have trouble sleeping at night because you wake up full of energy and can’t seem to go back to sleep? Do you have a difficult time focusing until you’ve had something to eat or drink? If you answered yes to these questions, I have news for you. All of these symptoms could be related.
I personally dealt with these symptoms for years. I couldn’t eat anything in the morning because it made me nauseated to the point of throwing up. I’d also randomly wake up in the middle of the night full of energy for no apparent reason. Finally, I couldn’t focus in the morning without coffee, and even after a large amount of coffee I didn’t feel fully alert until lunch. For years, nothing I tried seemed to work. I was frustrated and miserable.
But that all changed when I discovered the root cause of my symptoms and discovered how to fix it at the source. The problem is (often) a “subclinical” condition called reactive hypoglycemia. In short, it’s when the body struggles to keep the blood sugar at steady levels over a full day. It seems complex, but it's actually something many people can fix just by tweaking their diet. Once I began to implement the following guidelines, my symptoms disappeared within a matter of weeks!
To help balance blood sugar, do the following on a daily basis. First, eat a snack high in fat and moderate in protein right before bed. A high quality cheese stick and a handful of cashews is all most people need. This will help insulin be more stable overnight, and should help you stay asleep. Next, reduce how much sugar/carbs you consume. Cut back on sodas, sweets, ice cream, and bread/pasta. Typically, these foods are high in sugar/carbs and can easily throw your blood sugar out of balance. If you’re feeling hungry, eat protein-rich foods instead (i.e. meat).
Finally, start consuming a small to medium quantity of healthy fats in the morning. You could add heavy cream or butter or MCT oil (found at most whole food stores) in your coffee every morning and use natural sweeteners instead of sugar. If you don’t drink anything in the morning, you could consider eating a spoonful of peanut butter or a slice of avocado. Eventually, it’ll become easy to tolerate. You can then begin adding a whey, soy, or egg protein shake to your routine.
Take it slow, as you may still feel nauseous each time you add something, but over time your tolerance should grow. In as soon as 8 weeks, not only will the morning yuck go away but you’ll begin to feel hungry after waking! You’ll be able to focus better in the mornings, and it may even improve productivity and overall mood for the day. Just think- with some simple tweaks, you may begin to feel the best you have in years!
By the way, here at Cornerstone Health & Wellness we want to help you feel like you can rely on your body to work the way it’s designed to work. If this information is helpful to you, please use it and share it with others! If you feel you need a more personal touch, please book an appointment or dial (417) 719-6677 for a FREE discovery call. Don’t hesitate to contact us- we want to help you!
***Disclaimer: of course, NOT EVERYONE will get the same results by using the methods above. This is not medical advice, nor is it intended to treat any disease.***
Luke Tate
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