TMHS 775 - The Shocking Link Between Infertility, Blood Sugar, & Metabolic Health - With Kelly LeVeque

One of the foundations of nutrition is balanced blood sugar. Understanding how to eat in a way that has minimal impacts on your blood glucose levels can have substantial effects on your hunger hormones, body composition, risk for chronic illnesses, and so much more. 

Today’s guest is holistic nutritionist and bestselling author, Kelly Leveque. Kelly’s approach to nutrition is centered around blood sugar balance and creating a sustainable lifestyle without food drama. On this episode of The Model Health Show, she’s sharing her checklist for building a balanced plate, why nutrition is a critical yet often overlooked component of fertility, and how to help your children build healthy habits. 

In this interview, you’re going to learn about the multitude of benefits that breastfeeding offers, key nutrients for fertility, and why blood sugar balance is vital in so many aspects of our health. This episode covers a ton of ground, and I know you’re going to find Kelly’s balanced, practical approach to nutrition empowering and enlightening. Enjoy!

In this episode you’ll discover:

• Why we need more education around nutrition. 
• What body love means.
• How to use the Fab 4 to balance your blood sugar.
• The connection between blood sugar spikes and chronic illnesses.
• How your hunger hormones work.
• The shocking reality about fertility rates in the US.
• Which two reproductive disorders are linked to insulin resistance. 
• The biggest lever you can pull to influence your fertility.
• Important lifestyle shifts men can make during preconception.
• How to reduce oxidative stress, one small step at a time.
• The bidirectional health benefits of breastfeeding. 
• Key nutrients to avoid postpartum depletion.
• How blood sugar dysregulation impacts children.
• The connection between sugar and immunity.
• Why focusing on metabolic health can improve outcomes in the classroom. 

Items mentioned in this episode include:

• Organifi.com/Model - Use the coupon code MODEL for 20% off + free shipping!
• DrinkLMNT.com/model - Get a FREE sample pack with any order! 
• How to Turn Your Pain Into Power - Hear my interview with Dr. Neeta Bhushan
• Body Love by Kelly Leveque - Learn how to free yourself from food drama
• Body Love Everyday by Kelly Leveque - Ditch cravings and find food freedom 
• Reproductive Problems Are Rising  Read the Scientific American article 
• Wenatal - Nourish yourself with science backed supplements for men and women
• Think Dirty -  Download the Think Dirty app to find safer personal care products
• EWG -  Find EWG Verified products to upgrade your family’s products 
• Connect with Kelly Leveque Website / Courses / Instagram  

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