EPISODE · Jan 9, 2023 · 18 MIN
Healthy Fat Sources, Supplements While Fasting & Controlling Blood Sugar
from Well Beyond 40 · host JJ Virgin
In this episode, JJ touches on four topics. First, how do you choose fats that are good for you? JJ explains why you might already be getting healthy fat in your diet, and how to choose the healthiest sources. She also gives guidance on taking supplements while doing a clean fast, answers a community member’s question about controlling blood sugar and insulin, and shares how to choose a healthy nut butter (or how to easily make your own!). Full show notes: jjvirgin.com/healthyfats How to Build A Balanced Meal: Eat by the Plate: https://jjvirgin.com/eat-by-the-plate Support your body’s natural ability to sleep better with Sleep Candy™: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/supplements/products/sleep-candy Monitor your blood sugar with the continuous glucose monitor, I recommend: Nutrisense: https://jjvirgin.com/nutrisense How to Use A Continuous Glucose Monitor: https://jjvirgin.com/how-to-use-a-continuous-glucose-monitor/ Measure your body composition accurately with this Tanita® scale: https://amzn.to/3BNPJ2z Get all your foundational nutrients with Daily Essentials Multi + Omegas: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/supplements/products/daily-essentials-multi-omegas What to Eat and When for Muscle Mass: https://jjvirgin.com/main-podcast/what-to-eat-when-to-eat-and-why-for-muscle-mass-ep-494/ Track your sleep and other health factors with an Oura Ring: https://ouraring.com/ Apple Watch: https://www.apple.com/watch/ Garmin: https://jjvirgin.com/main-podcast/what-supplements-do-you-suggest-for-my-not-perfect-nutrition-regimen-ep-486/#:~:text=Apple%20Watch-,Garmin,-Click%20here%20for Recipe: Berries with Cacao-Nut Butter Spread: https://jjvirgin.com/recipe-berries-cacao-nut-butter/ Recipe: Fresh Fruit with Cinnamon Almond Butter: https://jjvirgin.com/recipe-fresh-fruit-cinnamon-almond-butter/ I get a DEXA body scan twice a year: https://dexascan.com/ I take Reignite Wellness™ Magnesium Body Calm: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/supplements/products/magnesium-body-calm Try Bragg’s Apple Cider Vinegar: https://amzn.to/3JIXpHp Try Designs for Health Berberine Synergy, a Metabolic, Cardiovascular + Liver Support Supplement: https://amzn.to/43NiSGu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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In this episode, JJ touches on four topics. First, how do you choose fats that are good for you? JJ explains why you might already be getting healthy fat in your diet, and how to choose the healthiest sources. She also gives guidance on taking supplements while doing a clean fast, answers a community member’s question about controlling blood sugar and insulin, and shares how to choose a healthy nut butter (or how to easily make your own!). Full show notes: jjvirgin.com/healthyfats How to Build A Balanced Meal: Eat by the Plate: https://jjvirgin.com/eat-by-the-plate Support your body’s natural ability to sleep better with Sleep Candy™: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/supplements/products/sleep-candy Monitor your blood sugar with the continuous glucose monitor, I recommend: Nutrisense: https://jjvirgin.com/nutrisense How to Use A Continuous Glucose Monitor: https://jjvirgin.com/how-to-use-a-continuous-glucose-monitor/ Measure your body composition accurately with this Tanita® scale: https://amzn.to/3BNPJ2z Get all your foundational nutrients with Daily Essentials Multi + Omegas: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/supplements/products/daily-essentials-multi-omegas What to Eat and When for Muscle Mass: https://jjvirgin.com/main-podcast/what-to-eat-when-to-eat-and-why-for-muscle-mass-ep-494/ Track your sleep and other health factors with an Oura Ring: https://ouraring.com/ Apple Watch: https://www.apple.com/watch/ Garmin: https://jjvirgin.com/main-podcast/what-supplements-do-you-suggest-for-my-not-perfect-nutrition-regimen-ep-486/#:~:text=Apple%20Watch-,Garmin,-Click%20here%20for Recipe: Berries with Cacao-Nut Butter Spread: https://jjvirgin.com/recipe-berries-cacao-nut-butter/ Recipe: Fresh Fruit with Cinnamon Almond Butter: https://jjvirgin.com/recipe-fresh-fruit-cinnamon-almond-butter/ I get a DEXA body scan twice a year: https://dexascan.com/ I take Reignite Wellness™ Magnesium Body Calm: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/supplements/products/magnesium-body-calm Try Bragg’s Apple Cider Vinegar: https://amzn.to/3JIXpHp Try Designs for Health Berberine Synergy, a Metabolic, Cardiovascular + Liver Support Supplement: https://amzn.to/43NiSGu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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