“Nothing matters, neither studies nor work nor money, nothing matters more than health”.
Jessie Inchauspé
Hello, young Padawan
A few months ago, I read a bestselling book titled “Make Your Glucose Revolution” by Jessie Inchauspé. The book discusses how our daily blood sugar levels are affected by what we eat and drink, even if we are not diabetic.
Inchauspé offers practical advice on how to “smooth the curve” of our blood sugar levels. Many of her suggestions are based on common sense and are easy to implement in our daily lives. I decided to try out these recommendations for a while and share my personal conclusions.
Here we go.
About the book
This book includes a theoretical section that explains what carbohydrates are and their effects on the body. It also features a collection of testimonials and presents the method in the form of numbered advice.
The writing is pleasant and easy to understand, whether addressing the role of glucose in the body or detailing the method itself. Numerous concrete and specific testimonials help illustrate our lifestyle habits and mistakes, showcasing the before-and-after experiences of individuals. Readers can recognize the improvements people have experienced, such as enhanced quality of life, reduced fatigue, and better spirits. This data emphasizes the impact of blood sugar on our bodies and the simple changes we can make for better health.
Simplicity is key here. Gaining a better quality of life might sound incredible, but the solutions presented in this book are so straightforward that skepticism can arise. I was one of those unsure readers, so I decided to follow some of the advice, one step at a time, to see if I would notice any improvements—acting like a guinea pig for you, for us, and for science, lol.
About the method
I should point out first that I have been following an anti-inflammatory diet for several years, which means that I actually eat less sugar than most of my modern peers on a daily basis, and that I have suffered from eating disorders in the past. Today, without any particular concern, I nevertheless sometimes have cravings for unhealthy things when I feel certain emotions such as anger, frustration, or significant fatigue, etc.
Finally, I carried out this test at the end of a long period of overwork, so I was exhausted and worn out, and I must admit that I had a few surprises…
First of all, I decided to apply the first piece of advice, which, for me, was the easiest to implement since I eat some salty breakfast several times a week. So I ate all sorts of salty breakfasts (she suggests several in her book, ed) for a month. During this month of testing, I noticed better energy, less fatigue in general, and fewer sugar cravings when I experienced unpleasant emotions.
Then, I implemented the advice to eat the ingredients of our dish in the order she told for an additional month. This article aims to discuss the overall method and make you want to read the book, I will not reveal everything, because first of all, it is not nice for the author, and then it is not nice for you if you want to read this book. But if you want to know anyway, she talks about it on her Instagram account that I invite you to go and consult here.
Once again, this order of eating our food is quite easy to do. So I was neither frustrated nor had difficulty implementing this second tip. On the other hand, the effect was even more significant. No more afternoon slump if I had a bigger lunch than usual, even more energy overall, I would even say that I have regained the great energy I had before my period of overwork, which seemed like Everest to climb, and yet, a few days of this second tip were enough.
The third tip put in place was to “dress up” my carbohydrates. It is about not eating your carbohydrates alone, but adding lipids to them, for example, like eating a handful of almonds then an apple. I should point out that the rare times I snack, I already do it, not necessarily in that order, but I wanted to test this advice with all the tips from the book that I had selected. The results are neither better nor worse, so let’s go next month.
Post-prandial walking. For this fourth tip, I took other guinea pigs with me. Having convinced them with my first tests, they wanted to follow me in this adventure. So here we are, three pilgrims, testing post-prandial walking. For us, the test was twenty minutes of walking at an average pace after each lunch, still for a month, and for me, in addition to the other advice. Whether for me, who was already applying the method, or for my companions who were doing nothing else, the test was also unequivocal: no more afternoon fatigue for anyone. Better mood, energy, and even sleep for the insomniac in our gang of three.
There are ten tips to be selected according to what speaks to us the most, all common sense, and all quite easy to apply on a daily basis. The more you apply them, the more results you get.
In conclusion, even while following an already anti-inflammatory diet that is low in carbohydrates, these tips have made a noticeable difference in my daily life. The “Glucose Goddess,” as she refers to herself on social media (here on Instagram), has certainly convinced me. This demonstrates that whether you are starting from scratch or have already made significant progress, there is always room for improvement.
I highly recommend this book, as it encourages readers to explore the entire method. Both the theoretical background and practical advice are essential for understanding the rationale behind the recommendations. Ultimately, this journey helps us learn more about ourselves, which is crucial for achieving sustainable health in an effective way.
Sometimes we feel low on energy or in poor spirits, and we might not even know why. Many people aren’t aware that our diet can play a significant role in this. Fluctuating blood sugar levels, even in the absence of any medical condition, can often be the culprit. While sugar serves as a fuel for our bodies, consuming it in excessive amounts or at the wrong times can have detrimental effects. If you’re interested in exploring this topic further, I encourage you to read my two articles on sugar, here and there.
I wish you an excellent weekend, and see you next Friday for more exciting content on this blog!
XO 🍭
