If you find yourself craving something sweet every afternoon, you might assume you have a sugar addiction or just need more willpower. But what if your blood sugar, circadian rhythm, and light exposure are playing a bigger role than you realize?
Your body relies on natural light signals to regulate its internal clock, which influences everything from insulin sensitivity and glucose metabolism to hunger and energy levels.
In this episode, we're talking about why sugar cravings aren't always about what you're eating, how disrupted circadian rhythms may contribute to metabolic dysfunction, and why getting outside during the day could be one of the simplest habits you're overlooking.
In this episode, you'll learn:
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How your circadian rhythm influences blood sugar regulation
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Why natural daylight matters for glucose metabolism
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What UVA and UVB sunlight do in the body and how they differ from the light signals that set your internal clock
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What research tells us about natural daylight and glucose control
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Simple ways to incorporate more natural light into your daily routine
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