Category: Nutrition

Recipe: What’s in my Super Green Smoothie?

by fullcircle, posted in Blogs, Nutrition, Recipes

Recipe: What’s in my Super Green Smoothie?

What is in your smoothie?  

Most athletes make smoothies with zero live ingredients in them and if you are eating this on a daily basis you are not getting a lot of nutrition. 

Smoothies are a great way to get a lot of calories in quickly along with some good healthy vitamins and minerals- IF you are adding better ingredients!

It makes a huge difference in recovery and energy after training, not to mention all the good greens, fats and antioxidants you can get without cooking.

You may notice there are not as many fruits in my smoothie recipe. I choose to limit my sugar intake daily, even from fruit, to help stabilize my blood sugar. If I’m feeling low on energy, I will throw in a banana and some berries or an apple to get some extra carbohydrates from a healthy source.

I prefer to get my carbohydrates more from vegetables. 

Since I have done this, my energy stays consistent throughout the day and I don’t have highs and lows in my blood sugar which helps stabilize my energy and mood. 

I check the labels of every product I use and look for products that have the fewest number of ingredients to limit my toxins as much as possible. If I don’t know what an ingredient is, I look it up and learn about it. Many times it’s a toxic filler or emulsifier that I just don’t need to be consuming.

Protein powders are the worst. Most are filled with “crapola.”

You can see the protein powder I use below is from grass fed goats and has 3 ingredients. 

I also LOVE the Paleo Valley 1 ingredient Grass Fed Bone Broth Protein.

I stay away from plant proteins that cause gas and bloating.

Never use soy protein because of the terrible absorption rate and you need twice as much as whey to get what you need, not to mention most soy in our country is genetically modified!

Feel free to add almond butter or any other fun healthy ingredients you may like.

Here are the ingredients – Try it out and let me know how you like it!

Coach Erinne

 

Super Green Smoothie

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Add an organic banana and or berries to sweeten naturally.
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Want to learn more about eating healthy, and getting the energy you need without counting calories or depriving yourself? Join me 4 day Nutrition Reset Challenge starting May 15th at 11:00am ET!

Does this sound like you?
  • You struggle to know what to eat, how much, and what combination of foods to eat.
  • You’re not sure if the exercise/training you’re doing will produce the results desired.
  • You’re confused by all the conflicting information on the internet, diet books, and magazine articles?
  • You struggle with the motivation you need to get started and the accountability you need to keep you going.

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We will review daily nutrition as well as tips for training and racing.
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If you are interested in learning more about Full Circle Coaching, call/text us at 786-586-6057 today or click this link to schedule a complimentary triathlon strategy call:  http://www.scheduleyou.in/5ZIsVaU

Erinne Guthrie is a USA Triathlon Level II Certified Coach since 1999 and Chief Motivating Officer at Full Circle Coaching, LLC since 2010. She has been training, racing and coaching triathletes since 1997.  She is also a CHEK Holistic Lifestyle Coach Level 3, USMS Master’s Swim Coach, Motivational Speaker, Metabolic Efficiency Specialist, Mom and much much more.

 

 

Why Some People Lose Weight Faster than Others

by fullcircle, posted in Blogs, Nutrition

Why Some People Lose Weight Faster than Others

This topic can be quite frustrating for those who struggle more with weight loss, so I want to shed some light on this today. 

A lot of factors play into our weight – the genetics of our body type, our gender (yes, men tend to lose faster than women as a whole), and many other things but I want to focus on the 2 most important ones today.  The ones we have complete control over. 

1. Our metabolism.  Yes, some people are just metabolically gifted.  Others can’t seem to gain weight no matter how hard they try.  Others seem to have to kill themselves to see the scale budge. 

Both age and gender play into your metabolic rate but so does your activity level and the amount of muscle you carry.

So, do your best with your genetics and seriously focus on adding as much muscle as possible and leveraging daily activity (like walking), frequently.

2. Your stress response.  As we grow up, our stress response is cemented, and it has a lot to do with food.

Of course, things like your hormone (cortisol) levels can factor into weight loss (or lack thereof), but stress response also impacts our eating habits.

And considering people are more stressed than they’ve ever been, this is playing a huge factor in the global weight crisis. Cortisol levels affect hormones and your body is tired and wired.

People tend to overeat (comfort eaters) or under eat in response to stress, and this can have a tremendous impact on our weight.  Do you know your tendency?

Do you have ways to handle your stress and even make it work for you?

I would love to hear your thoughts and experiences with this.  Comment below and let me know how this sits with you.

And if you want my help with this, let me know that too – I’m here for ya!

I have dug myself out of an over-stressed, unhealthy place many times where I was undernourished, and I have helped hundreds learn to balance stress with food and lifestyle.  I actually include this aspect of my holistic lifestyle coaching into all my coaching training camps and retreats.

Bahamas Triathlon Retreat registration is now OPEN.  Schedule a call to learn if this retreat is right for you!

Wishing you well,
Coach Erinne Guthrie

If you are interested in learning more about Full Circle Coaching, call/text us at 786-586-6057 today or click this link to schedule a complimentary triathlon strategy call:  http://www.scheduleyou.in/5ZIsVaU

Erinne Guthrie is a USA Triathlon Level II Certified Coach since 1999 and Chief Motivating Officer at Full Circle Coaching, LLC since 2010. She has been training, racing and coaching triathletes since 1997.  She is also a CHEK Holistic Lifestyle Coach Level 3, USMS Master’s Swim Coach, Motivational Speaker, Metabolic Efficiency Specialist, Mom and much much more.

Fast Meal Ideas

by fullcircle, posted in Blogs, Nutrition

Whole Foods Hot/Cold Food Bar

Fast Meal Ideas

Too many times throughout my career I’ve heard about the necessity for fast foods or unhealthy food consumption because of lack of time.

But really, I think it comes down to two things:

  1. Lack of education and simply knowing that healthy food is just as easy
  2. The willingness to choose healthier options

So, today I want to share with you a few of my favorite breakfast, lunch, and dinner ideas that are literally JUST as fast as hitting a drive through or grabbing unhealthy options.

BREAKFAST

  • Organic meal replacement shake with water or organic milk of your choice (doesn’t get easier than that!)
  • Pre-Made hard boiled eggs and an avocado with real sea salt

LUNCH

  • Reheated leftovers from last night’s dinner ( I do this every day over a fresh salad)
  • Pre-fixed salad kit from the grocery store (just throw some pre-boiled eggs or pre-grilled protein on top)

DINNER

  • Grab from a hot bar – there are so many great, healthy options! (like at Whole Foods – this is probably faster than the drive thru line!)
  • Get a rotisserie chicken and roast some veggies in the oven for 15 minutes with coconut oil and sea salt.

Get rid of calorie-laden beverages, and you’re good to go!

I hope you see how easy this can be! I am all about health with ease.

Let me know which you’re going to try!

P.S. If you need more support around your nutrition reach out now! I have a 1 month nutrition plan to help heal your gut if you have any digestive issues and to learn to eat right for your metabolic type. 

Click here to sign up for the Nutrition Program.

Wishing you well,
Coach Erinne Guthrie

If you are interested in learning more about Full Circle Coaching, call us at 786-586-6057 today or click this link to schedule a complimentary triathlon strategy call:  http://www.scheduleyou.in/5ZIsVaU

Erinne Guthrie is a USA Triathlon Level II Certified Coach since 1999 and Chief Motivating Officer at Full Circle Coaching, LLC since 2010. She has been training, racing and coaching triathletes since 1997.  She is also a CHEK Holistic Lifestyle Coach Level 3, USMS Master’s Swim Coach, Motivational Speaker, Metabolic Efficiency Specialist, Mom and much much more.

Assumptions Made About Fit People

by fullcircle, posted in Blogs, Mindset, Nutrition

Assumptions Made About Fit People

I am adamantly against making assumptions about people.  You’re probably aware that there are plenty of assumptions in society made about overweight people.  I do not agree with this.

But there are also assumptions made about fit people.
Some I’ve heard include:
• You’ve always been fit so you don’t know how hard it is.
• You love vegetables and don’t crave junk food.
• You love working out, so it’s not a struggle for you to get it done.

And the reality is that these things are completely untrue!
Fit people still have to make conscious choices daily for their healthy habits, which is hard for them too!

Fit people would rather have pizza than salad a lot of the time.
Fit people are often unmotivated or too exhausted to exercise.
The main difference here though is that fit people simply want the result more and they’re willing to consistently make the harder choices.

The Dream is bigger than the sacrifice they are making to achieve it.

Do you have a dream for your health, fitness or for racing and completing a triathlon?

I share this message with love today and so you know that I empathize with you, no matter which side of the spectrum you’re on.  In my life, I’ve learned the importance of not making assumptions and have consciously worked to let them go.

Do you have any assumptions you’ve let go of?  I think this is such an important topic, so please let me know what you think in the comments below.

Wishing you well,
Coach Erinne Guthrie

If you are interested in learning more about Full Circle Coaching, call us at 786-586-6057 today or click this link to schedule a complimentary triathlon strategy call:  http://www.scheduleyou.in/5ZIsVaU

Erinne Guthrie is a USA Triathlon Level II Certified Coach since 1999 and Chief Motivating Officer at Full Circle Coaching, LLC since 2010. She has been training, racing and coaching triathletes since 1997.  She is also a CHEK Holistic Lifestyle Coach Level 3, USMS Master’s Swim Coach, Motivational Speaker, Metabolic Efficiency Specialist, Mom and much much more.

5 Ways to Lose Body Fat that have Nothing to do with Dieting

by fullcircle, posted in Blogs, Mindset, Nutrition

5 Ways to Lose Body Fat that have Nothing to do with Dieting

Even as a Fitness Professional, sometimes I feel my own head spinning with the amount of diet plans, supplements, coaches, and offers on the market.

It almost seems like every Facebook friend is selling a different solution.

So, today I want to offer you 3 ways that you can drop body fat that cost nothing and don’t require the next crazy fad diet…

1. Speak kindly to yourself. I fully believe that our bodies become what we say they are. If you’re constantly telling yourself that you’re fat, lazy or out of control, your behavior will reflect those things, and ultimately, so will your body. Celebrate your body daily for the miracle that it is! Trillions of cells all working together at the same time doing a million different things. The human body is truly awesome. Thank you body daily.

2. Visualize yourself creating the body and performance you dream of. In your mind’s eye, every single day see the version of you that you desire to become moving throughout your day, practicing the habits you want to commit to, and creating the body you want.

3. Pay attention to your triggers. Notice the emotion, experiences, and/or people surrounding your choices for bad food or skipping exercise. Change the routine. Surround yourself with different people. Choose to assign different meaning or emotions to those trigger experiences.

4. Sleep 8-10 hours a night. You burn more fat during sleep than any other time in the day. Sleep is restorative and will allow your mind and body to perform better at work and during training.

5. Do more low effort aerobic exercise with your mouth closed only breathing through your nose. This will ensure that you are burning more fat during exercise than carbohydrates. Another simple way to be sure you are in fat burning mode is to take 180 – your age and keep your heart rate under this number while you exercise for an hour. (180 – 50 = 130, so keep your heart rate under 130 for the whole hour walking, running, cycling,
or if you practice Yoga, try keeping your mouth closed.

Changing patterns and habits changes outcomes. Creating change is never easy, and sustaining it for a lifetime is even harder.

But I promise that if you incorporate these behavioral and movement pieces into your daily routine, you will begin noticing a huge difference in yourself that will also show up in how your body looks.

What are your thoughts on this? Comment below, are you willing to try any of these?

If you are ready to take charge and interested in learning more about Full Circle Coaching, call 786-586-6057 today or, click this link to schedule a complimentary strategy call:  http://www.scheduleyou.in/5ZIsVaU

Wishing you well,
Coach Erinne

Erinne Guthrie is a USA Triathlon Level II Certified Coach since 1999 and Chief Motivating Officer at Full Circle Coaching, LLC since 2010. She has been training, racing and coaching triathletes since 1997, Member of Team USA and Competed in over 150 races.  She is also a CHEK Holistic Lifestyle Coach Level 3, USMS Level 2 Master’s Swim Coach, Metabolic Efficiency Expert and Motivational Speaker, Mom,  and much much more.

Recipe: Healthy Coffee?

by fullcircle, posted in Blogs, Nutrition, Recipes

Recipe: Healthy Coffee?

Brain Booster Recipe
Everyone knows how much I love coffee, so I wanted to share my absolute favorite coffee drink that has ZERO sugar added and tastes amazing and is even good for you!

This recipe is a different version of the famous Bulletproof Coffee from Dave Asprey. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YjLMdx3YZY

In my version, I use a few added ingredients that make it even more healthy and can even be used as a brain booster by adding collagen and essential oils. I will not be getting into the positives and negatives of coffee itself. There are equal amounts of research for and against coffee. It is all how you use it and its source (meaning not too much and organic beans).

I drink this before any kind of long, slow aerobic training or if I need to be super focused working on the computer, writing blogs or training plans.  It totally fills me up and gets all my brain power firing with all the fat.  Please do not add any sugar to this recipe because you will be defeating the purpose of teaching your body to burn fat for fuel.

I love a french press to make coffee. You actually get more caffeine from your coffee when you use a french press. I use only organic coffee beans because coffee is very heavily sprayed with pesticides and I do not need any of those chemicals in my body.
Warning this drink is addicting.

In a blender or Bullet I combine all my ingredients

1-2 cups of organic french pressed coffee
2 Tablespoons grass fed ghee or butter    KerryGold Unsalted Grass Fed butter
1 Tablespoon Organic MCT Oil
1 Scoop of Paleo Valley Bone Broth
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1 Teaspoon of Organic Vanilla Extract
1 Teaspoon Maca Root powder
1 Teaspoon Organic Cacao Powder
1-2 Drops of *Doterra Cinnamon or*Peppermint Essential Oil

While the coffee steeps in the French press for 4-7 minutes add these ingredients to a blender; butter, MCT oil, collagen.

When the coffee is ready add the coffee and blend on high for 20 seconds, Pour into your mug and then add 2-3 drops of your choice of either *cinnamon or *peppermint essential oils. I switch it up all the time depending on my mood.  Enjoy!

*For information on how to order the best essential oils contact me directly 786-586-6056.

Happy Brain Boosting!

Wishing you well,
Coach Erinne

P.S. If your next right step is joining our triathlon, nutrition and holistic lifestyle program, or you are interested in learning more about Full Circle Coaching, call us at 786-586-6057 today or click this link to schedule a complimentary strategy call:  http://www.scheduleyou.in/5ZIsVaU

Erinne Guthrie is a USA Triathlon Level II Certified Coach since 1999 and Chief Motivating Officer at Full Circle Coaching, LLC since 2010. She has been training, racing and coaching triathletes since 1997, Member of Team USA and Competed in over 150 races.  She is also a CHEK Holistic Lifestyle Coach Level 3, USMS Level 2 Master’s Swim Coach, Metabolic Efficiency Expert and Motivational Speaker, Mom,  and much much more.

Sugar; A Loving Tribute

by fullcircle, posted in Blogs, Nutrition

Sugar; A Loving Tribute

It’s no secret that sugar is bad for us. It feeds disease, impacts your brain negatively, messes with your energy, and makes people fat. It rots your teeth and can affect your skin.

Aside from the short bursts of energy it gives and the way it sets off the pleasure sensors in your brain, there are really no good things about consuming sugar.

But I’m not here to tell you to stop eating it.

Because seriously… you’re not going to and neither am I.

Not only is sugar added to far more foods than you even realize, but it’s also delicious.

And if you know me at all, you know I’m about making fitness and health as easy as possible.

If I tell you to stop having sugar, it’s all you’re going to think about (like any other food you’ve ever tried to eliminate from your diet).

Is it possible to give it up and go sugar-free? For the small few, sure. But for most, it’s just not realistic in the world we live in today.

And since we know it’s really not great for us, and I’m assuming you’d prefer to avoid cancer,
diabetes, etc. at all costs, I want to help you set some parameters for yourself today that will
enable you to continue enjoying sugar with balance.

Here are my top tips for maintaining a loving relationship with sugar in the healthiest way possible:
1. Drink only sugar-free beverages. Spring water is the absolute best thing to drink, add a few drops of Doterra essential oils that are safe to ingest and a pinch of real sea salt and its the perfect drink. Organic herbal tea and even some low sugar Kombucha are okay to drink occasionally.

2. Avoid artificial sweeteners – you should do this for a variety of reasons. The one I’m addressing here is the fact that artificial sweeteners actually increase sugar cravings, making it harder to maintain moderation.

3. Avoid UNNECESSARY sugars – if you think salad dressings and tomato sauces, for example, require sugar to taste good, you’re so wrong! Look for or create sugar-free options where it’s obviously unneeded.

4. Try fruit before dessert. I’m not going to lie to you and say fruit is the same as dessert, because I know there’s a big difference between a strawberry and a slice of chocolate cake. But see if you can use fruit to kill your dessert cravings before you dive into indulgence.

5. Clean up your environment. It’s common for many homes and offices to have bowls of single pieces of candy lying around or a cabinet stocked with “treats for the kids.” We mindlessly reach for them multiple times per day…and you know how fast that adds up! So, get rid of ‘em!

6. Plan for massive sugar indulgences. Maybe your mom is making your favorite pie, or it’s your birthday, or a special trip/holiday are coming up. Those are the times to go all in and overdo it. Not a random Saturday on a whim.

Lastly, here are a few alternatives to sugar if you need to sweeten something in order of my preference:

Sweet Leaf Whole Leaf Stevia ; Organic Maple Syrup; Coconut Sugar; Raw Honey.

So, do you have any tips you can share for achieving sugar/life balance?

Wishing you well,
Coach Erinne Guthrie

P.S. If your nutrition and health are areas you’d like to improve, or you are interested in learning more about Full Circle Coaching, call us at 786-586-6057 today or click this link to schedule a complimentary strategy call:  http://www.scheduleyou.in/5ZIsVaU

Erinne Guthrie is a USA Triathlon Level II Certified Coach since 1999 and Chief Motivating Officer at Full Circle Coaching, LLC since 2010. She has been training, racing and coaching triathletes since 1997, Member of Team USA and Competed in over 150 races.  She is also a CHEK Holistic Lifestyle Coach Level 3, USMS Level 2 Master’s Swim Coach, Metabolic Efficiency Expert and Motivational Speaker, Mom,  and much much more.

5 Strategies for a guilt-free, waistline-friendly Thanksgiving

by fullcircle, posted in Blogs, Mindset, Nutrition

5 Strategies for a guilt-free, waistline-friendly Thanksgiving

Ah – the most wonderful time of the year is beginning! From Thanksgiving to Christmas the average person gains 7-10 pounds. We KNOW this, but we do it anyway. Most people do absolutely nothing to stop it. So why is this?

We tend to use special occasions as an excuse not just to overindulge but to binge. It’s your birthday (or the day after or the week of)? Cake for breakfast becomes perfectly reasonable. Halloween? A dozen mini chocolates? Totally acceptable (they’re mini after all, right?)!

The problem with this season is that there isn’t just one special occasion here and there. Between the DAY of the holiday itself, the numerous parties, work functions, and so on, many days become a special occasion where we apply the “anything goes rule.” What I’m sharing below are the tools I personally use to enjoy a guilt-free, waistline-friendly and healthy holiday season…

1 Approach Thanksgiving with an abundance mindset – this applies to any holiday really. The
truth is, there is nothing truly special about holiday meals aside from the people we share them with. We live in a first world country where the foods we want are at our fingertips 365 days per year. So, in reality, you could have Thanksgiving in part or in whole at any time. When you approach food with an abundance mindset, it’s a lot easier to practice holiday levels of moderation.

2 Expect, accept, and embrace over-indulgence –
It would be completely unreasonable for me to sit and lecture you on not over-indulging. Especially because I’ll likely be doing it myself! A key for me is being OK with it, not wracking myself with guilt because I knew it was coming! Heck…I plan on it – not to the extreme, but I’m not going to practice my normal rule of eating to 80% full. The damage stress does and the way it affects hormonal balance (and ultimately how much body fat we have) is far worse than having one big meal – so go enjoy it!

3 Fill your plate with protein and veggies first,
then add tastes of all the other goodies – I’m totally o.k. with you overdoing these two food groups (see point above). But when you strategically fill your plate with the better stuff, you’re obviously going to be better off. Even a plate of broccoli isn’t good for you when you’re in caloric excess, BUT it’s going to take you much longer and with much more food to reach that point when you maintain focus on protein and veggies with smaller tastes of starchy carb rich dishes and desserts.

4 Plan to move –
whether you go for a hike with your family, get a hard strength workout, or simply take a 20 minute walk, vow to do something to get your body moving before or after the big meal! You’ll feel much better all day for it!

5 Splurge only once –
A holiday is only one DAY…not an entire season, so this bit of advice is two-fold. Plan to splurge only on the actual DAY of the holiday (or whichever day you celebrate) and only once during that day. No need for a full breakfast, Thanksgiving meal, then another full plate of leftovers that evening. Sure, it tastes good, but you’ll feel completely miserable and be working to undo the damage for weeks to come!

So, there you have my top 5 Thanksgiving (or holiday in general) strategies! I promise if you apply these, you’ll be a lot less likely to end up in the category of people who gain weight over the holidays!

Wishing You Well,
Coach Erinne Guthrie

P.S. If you’re looking for support staying on track through the holiday season, we’d love for you
to join us for our Swim/Run and Strength Focus Training December, January and February.  I know we can help you take action, get motivated, and see it through to the finish line! Just click here! http://www.scheduleyou.in/5ZIsVaU

I’m About to Blow Your Mind

by fullcircle, posted in Blogs, Nutrition

I’m about to blow your mind…

O.K. are you ready for this?  This is so crazy!
Research shows that what you believe to be TRUE about foods largely determines how foods affect your body.
There was a study done where two groups of participants were given the SAME milkshake, but one group was told that it was ‘a 620 calorie indulgent shake’ while the other group was told it was a ‘120 calorie diet shake.’
The result was mind-blowing.
Those who believed they were drinking the indulgent shake felt more full and reported feeling how you’d expect someone to feel after a high calorie meal.
The other group did not report the same appetite suppression or feelings of fullness.
This goes on to widely apply to how foods affect our bodies over the long-term. If we believe we’re making ourselves fat despite consistent good choices, there’s a chance your thoughts can actually make that a reality.
And this is precisely why you can’t carry guilt with you over foods you eat. When you’re making the right choices 80% of the time, there’s no need to feel guilty about your 20% foods.
As this study shows, that negative thought process can actually have a greater negative impact on your body than the food itself.  So, consider this next time you go to beat yourself up over a “wrong” choice.
I hope this is as fascinating to you as it is to me! Hit reply and share your thoughts or if you’ve ever experienced this phenomenon yourself!
Yours in Health,
Coach Erinne Guthrie

 

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Erinne Guthrie is a USA Triathlon Level II Certified Coach since 1999 and Chief Motivating Officer at Full Circle Coaching, LLC since 2010. She has been training, racing and coaching triathletes since 1997.  She is also a CHEK Holistic Lifestyle Coach Level 3, USMS Master’s Swim Coach, Motivational Speaker, Mom and much much more.

Buffer Foods vs. Trigger Foods

by fullcircle, posted in Blogs, Nutrition

Buffer Foods vs. Trigger Foods

When it comes to dealing with cravings there are two approaches I like to take with clients (in addition to simple prevention strategies).
I want to make you aware of two food classifications that can either make or break your ability to stay on track with your nutrition and avoid giving into cravings: buffer foods and trigger foods.
Buffer foods are foods that allow you to, with a small amount of indulgence, get rid of the cravings and thereby take in far fewer calories than you would have if you gave into the craving. Buffer foods typically include things like peanut butter, green smoothies, extra dark chocolate (or other items with cocoa). Think foods that give you the sweet or fat sensation but that you don’t want to eat a whole lot of.
Trigger foods typically increase cravings and caloric intake. For example, if you give into a craving for pancakes for breakfast in the morning, your blood sugar will spike and crash. You’ll get hungrier faster, eat more throughout the day, and have stronger cravings for starches and sugars.
Try replacing your trigger foods with buffer foods and see how your cravings and hunger are affected. Another option is adding more nutrients to your trigger foods. For example, make your pancakes with almond flour or add grass fed collagen, or greens powder to your normal pancake batter. See a recipe below on what I like to do.
What buffer food or added nutrients  are you going to try?
Eat with grass fed butter and real maple syrup or raw honey instead of synthetic sweeteners.
For added blood sugar stabilization have 1-2 capsules of  Himalaya bitter melon extract
Wishing You Well,
Coach Erinne Guthrie
I invite you to link here and schedule a call with me today or, text me at 786-586-6057 to request an appointment.
Erinne Guthrie is a USA Triathlon Level II Certified Coach since 1999 and Chief Motivating Officer at Full Circle Coaching, LLC since 2010. She has been training, racing and coaching triathletes since 1997.  She is also a CHEK Holistic Lifestyle Coach Level 3, USMS Master’s Swim Coach, Motivational Speaker, Mom and much much more.

P.S. I am putting together a 6 week Holistic Lifestyle Online Workshop. Please reply here if you want to be notified when I send out the information.