Eating healthy food provides the body with the nutrients it requires every day. And following a healthy diet plan reduces the chances of heart disease and other health issues. However, in his newsletter, 7-time Olympia Arnold Schwarzenegger writes about how most health plans are complicated, leading to overthinking, which, in turn, does more harm than good.
In the recent edition of Arnold’s Pump Club Lesson, Arnold writes that a few health plans favor complexity over simplicity, which people are following. With the backing of scientific data, he states that this could be a reason why some struggle to achieve optimum results.
“Research suggests worrying too much about carbs and controlling your blood sugar might do more harm than good.”
Arnold cites that, according to studies, trying to overcontrol what you eat does more harm to your body. Furthermore, specialists make you believe that the increase in blood sugar is not good for your health. They state that it leads to weight gain and cravings.
However, Arnold states that this is not true and debunks this myth. He says that, after you have a meal, it’s entirely normal and healthy for your body to increase blood sugar.
“The problem is if your blood sugar is chronically elevated and doesn’t drop.”
In a recent analysis, it was seen that optimizing each meal for lower blood sugar causes stress and anxiety, which can lead to poorer diet decisions.
“The scientists found that people replaced perfectly fine foods with other options that could potentially increase the likelihood of developing health issues.”
Moreover, research suggests that some changes can lead to problems like insulin resistance or even developing type 2 diabetes. Therefore, Arnold suggests consuming food that nourishes the body and stimulates fullness.
In conclusion, the Austrian Oak suggests that including protein and fiber in your meals helps control your blood sugar responses. If you blend them with carbohydrates, your body will be supplied with a sufficient amount of nutrients. In this case, you will not have to overthink the type of food you eat for every meal.
Arnold Schwarzenegger reveals an easy way to lower blood sugar spikes
In an earlier edition of his newsletter, the Terminator actor provides an easier way to cut off that mid-day slump and elevate energy, mood, and health—by controlling the blood sugar spikes. High sugar levels can disturb the harmony of hormones, and big glucose spikes aren’t ideal for health. Arnold Schwarzenegger has broken down some myths and shown a way out.
While the fluctuations are normal, a long-term change can increase the incidence of diseases like chronic inflammation. To tackle this, the Austrian Oak suggests doing yoga. Studies have shown that yoga helps to lower blood sugar levels.
Arnold further pointed out that, as per at least 16 trials conducted observing type 2 diabetes, yoga positively impacted levels of fasting blood glucose. The full range of motion in yoga helps to calm the mind and beat stress, and it is also good for lowering the spike.
The icon also suggests low-intensity exercises like walking that will help. Research showed that doing yoga twice a week for 30 minutes and walking three times a week for 30 minutes will do the trick.
