“It might seem obvious today that what we eat impacts our mental health, but back then, for me, I hadn’t connected the dots,” Inchausp\u00e9 told Business Insider.<\/p>\n
That moment sent Inchausp\u00e9 \u2014 now known to millions online as the Glucose Goddess \u2014 down a rabbit hole. She joined a pilot study using a continuous glucose monitor<\/a> (or, CGM), devices that were typically reserved for people with diabetes, to see how food affected the day-to-day mood and energy of otherwise healthy people.<\/p>\n Years later, she has built a massive brand around the insights she took away from that turning point. More than 5 million people follow her on Instagram, where she shares what she calls “glucose hacks” for steady energy, metabolism, and sleep cycles.<\/p>\n CGMs have since exploded in popularity among athletes, CEOs, and ordinary people trying to lose weight<\/a> or to feel less sluggish. Some are now sold without a prescription, such as the Stelo, a device from Dexcom that Inchausp\u00e9 has partnered with.<\/p>\n The science behind blood-sugar “optimization” is evolving. It’s normal to have occasional dips and spikes in blood sugar<\/a>, and researchers have not yet determined what the optimal range might be for people without diabetes. Dietitians caution that self-tracking can sometimes lead to overanalyzing normal biological responses.<\/p>\n Still, Inchausp\u00e9 said she’s seen lasting benefits in her day-to-day life from understanding her blood sugar and adopting a few simple strategies that echo long-standing nutritional advice.<\/p>\n Inchausp\u00e9 has partnered with Dexcom, which makes a continuous glucose monitor called Stelo.<\/p>\n Dexcom<\/p>\n “Saying that glucose only matters if you have diabetes is to me like saying brushing your teeth only matters if you have cavities,” Inchausp\u00e9 told Business Insider. “We all feel the effects of our glucose levels on a daily basis.”<\/p>\n Here are three simple changes that she says made the biggest difference for her health, and how they stack up with nutrition advice.<\/p>\n Related stories<\/p>\n Business Insider tells the innovative stories you want to know<\/p>\n Business Insider tells the innovative stories you want to know<\/p>\n Eating more protein at breakfast<\/p>\n Inchausp\u00e9 said changing her morning routine helped her avoid an afternoon slump<\/a>.<\/p>\n Previously, she started the day with cereal or granola bars, which seemed healthy but sent her blood sugar skyrocketing.<\/p>\n For a more balanced breakfast, she switched to eggs, Greek yogurt with unsweetened nut butter, or a smoothie with protein powder \u2014 and she says her mood and energy dramatically improved. Now, a high-protein breakfast has become a non-negotiable for her.<\/p>\n “Anchoring your day with a protein-rich breakfast that keeps you steady is really, really key,” Inchausp\u00e9 said. “It changed how I felt. It changed how I ate, how I was connected to my body.”<\/p>\n After having a baby, Inchausp\u00e9 says those changes have become even more important.<\/p>\n “It was a pretty intense journey, but having that little bit of data felt quite grounding,” she said.<\/p>\n Including protein<\/a> with each meal is dietitian-approved advice, though the total amount of protein you need each day depends on your weight and goals.<\/p>\n Starting a meal with veggies<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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