Managing Metabolic Health

Have you ever thought about how your metabolic health is affected by the way your glucose levels respond to nutrition and lifestyle? No? Me neither…until now. 

I’ve recently discovered Veri, a metabolic health company that combines a continuous glucose monitor (or a CGM) with an easy-to-use app to give you real-time insights to your metabolic health. Veri helps you track your glucose levels in response to not only food, but sleep, exercise, and even stress. The metabolic health crisis is growing, and the majority of people are unaware of their glucose responses and other metabolic health measures until a diagnosis is given. This is why tapping into your data and using a tool like Veri can be so powerful to help you take control of your health outcomes. 

Everyone has a unique glucose response. Veri provides you with the opportunity to use 2 sensors with each sensor being good for 14 days. I used my first one for “experimenting” for lack of better terms. The CGM device links with the Veri app on your phone and allows you to see how what foods, exercises, and other factors change your glucose levels. The program is set up for you to take a break in between and form new habits based on what you learned with the CGM. Then, you can assess your lifestyle changes with the second monitor.

Whether you have a weight loss goal, have been diagnosed with pre-diabetes, or are simply trying to regain control of your overall health, Veri is a game changer.

Here’s a fun, glucose-friendly recipe to try out:

 Kung Pao Chicken

Here is what you’ll need: 

·      1 pound chicken (cubed)

·      ½ yellow bell pepper (chopped)

·      ½ red pepper (chopped)

·      ½ orange pepper (chopped)

·      1 cup peanuts

·      1 tbs corn starch

·      3 cloves fresh garlic

·      2 tbs sesame oil

For the Sauce

·      2 tbs liquid aminos

·      2 tbs chili paste

·      2 tbs honey

·      3 tbs balsamic vinegar 

·      ¼ cup chicken broth 

Start sprinkling the chicken with the cornstarch while the sesame oil and garlic heat in the skillet. Add the chicken. Once the chicken is cooked, add the peppers and sauce ingredients. Let the sauce simmer until it thickens. Now, add the peanuts.

This is the ultimate meal prep or fun dinner idea that the entire family is sure to love! Nutrition is the most powerful lever you can pull for your metabolic health. Research shows that higher glucose levels can affect our sleep as we are more insulin resistant at night. Opting for a low carb, high protein meal with lots of colorful vegetables like this one is a perfect dinner option to keep your blood sugar levels stable throughout the night. 

Enjoy, and as always let men now if you make it!

Click here to get your Veri!