Endocrinologist explained why after eating pulls on sweets

Endocrinologist, chief doctor of the Minsk City Clinical Endocrinology Center Elena Yurenya in the talk show “PRO HEALTH” on the YouTube channel “SEE AND LIVE” told why she can pull on sweets after eating, writes sb. by.

Insulin resistance and hypoglycemia

- If you notice that after a meal you feel like eating again or you feel like sweets when you are upset, then this is a sign of insulin resistance. Insulin is a hormone that regulates blood glucose levels. And if there is a lot of glucose, a lot of insulin is produced on it, followed by the phenomenon of reducing sugar - hypoglycemia. So the body signals, "I'm going to die," and we eat something that can fill us up quickly. This is a vicious cycle that works all the time.

The alternative

- If you want sweet, it is better to eat a protein product, because, as a rule, you want not sweet, but normal food. Therefore, you need to keep something on hand for a snack, such as nuts or protein yogurt without sugar, which today is enough. Modern Belarusian industry produces products with 30% protein content. This is very useful not only for those who build muscle mass, but also for people of any age.

Watch the project “PRO HEALTH” on the YouTube channel “Watch and Live” every Sunday at 12:00. Specialists in various fields will answer popular questions of concern to everyone in simple language and with humor.