Ketoavie: Your Guide to a Healthy Ketogenic Lifestyle

Hi there! If you’re reading this, you or a loved one might have just been diagnosed  with Type 2 diabetes.  That can feel overwhelming, but I’m here to share some clear, actionable steps you can take right now to help manage blood sugar levels and improve  insulin sensitivity . Let’s dive into the top five things you can start doing today. 1.   Start Intermittent Fasting: Give Your Body a Break One of the first lifestyle changes that can make a big difference is intermittent fasting . This simply means having a daily eating window, for example, eating only between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., and fasting for the rest of the day. Aim for a fasting period of 14-16 hours to start. Intermittent fasting can help stabilize blood sugar and insulin levels. When you’re not eating, your body has the chance to bring blood sugar levels down naturally, helping to balance energy and reduce insulin spikes. Pro Tip:   Try drinking water, herbal tea, or black coffee during your fasti

Today, let's break down why cravings happen during fasting, and how can we stay on track, all through the lens of behavioral psychology (don’t worry, I’ll keep it simple!). Understanding Why We Crave Food During Fasting Let’s start with why you even feel hungry when you’re fasting. Did you know that there are actually four stages your body goes through when you want to eat? Cue: This is the trigger—maybe you see a delicious plate of food or smell something cooking in the kitchen. Your brain says, “Hey, it’s time to eat!” Craving: Once the cue hits, you start craving food. Your body is wired to respond to that smell or sight by making you feel hungry, thanks to a hormone called ghrelin (aka the hunger hormone). Response: This is where the battle begins. Do you reach for the food or stick to your fast? It’s the moment of decision. Reward: Eating gives your body that instant gratification—your hunger goes away, and you feel satisfied. As  James Clear explains in his book Atomic