All three of these nutrients slow the absorption of sugar into your bloodstream, which decreases the spike and crash in your blood sugar and your energy levels, she says. That means you won't feel weak, shaky, or hangry 30 minutes after you eat. And those nasty sugar highs and unavoidable crashes don't just suck at 3 p.m. In the long term, blood-sugar spikes can contribute to inflammation, insulin resistance, and weight gain, says Florida-based nutritionist Jaime Mass, R.D.
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Dr. Pignatelli is currently the President and CEO of Millennium Energy Holdings, Inc. and the Vice President of MDA National. He is a member of the Board of Directors for Evergreen Energy, Unisource Energy Company, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Arizona and ElectroRent.