What are the Best Sources of Carbohydrates? – Dr. Jason Jones Elizabeth City NC, Chiropractor

Right from your elementary education, you must have learned about carbohydrates to be an essential component of your diet. In fact, they are one of the main nutrients your body needs, along with fats and protein. What are carbohydrates? In simple terms, carbohydrates are biomolecules consisting of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms. They provide THE energy needed for our bodies to work optimally. When you eat a food that is rich in carbohydrates, your body breaks it down into glucose- which is the primary fuel that circulates in our blood and serves as fuel for the brain. Functions of Carbohydrates Carbohydrates are important for the following functions: • They supply the body with energy • They form a key part of some connective tissues • The fiber content in carbohydrates helps to lower blood cholesterol • They help to retain protein so it can be used to repair and build • They help to prevent the degradation of skeletal muscles Best sources of carbohydrates

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How to use healthy blood sugar levels to help you burn fat for energy – Dr. Jason Jones Elizabeth City NC, Chiropractor

You’ve probably heard of blood sugar a couple of times, but do you know that a healthy level of it can help to burn fat for energy production? Yeah, apart from energy production, balancing your blood sugar also helps in maintaining a healthy weight. Glucose is the body’s main source of energy, and it dictates how energetic or hungry we feel. When you eat carbs, blood sugar is released into the bloodstream. However, for you to burn fat healthily, you need a healthy balance of blood sugar: not too high and not too low. That’s more reason you should eat the right amount of fat, protein, and fiber at each meal. This way, you can stabilize your blood sugar level to burn fat and get a consistent energy supply throughout the day. More so, a healthy blood sugar level prevent any form of insulin spike. The normal range for blood sugar is between 70 mg/ml and 110 mg/ml. Insulin works on these sugars and transfer it from the blood stream to the cells. This helps to keep the blood sugar level within the normal range.

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How to take back control of Your blood sugar levels? – Dr. Jason Jones Elizabeth City NC, Chiropractor

The digestion of carbohydrates and other foods yield sugar which is carried in form of glucose through the blood stream to body cells. This glucose serves as a source of…

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Pork Rind & Sausage Pancake Patties – Carnivore friendly – Dr. Jason Jones Elizabeth City NC Chiropractor

Preheat the oven to 375° before preparing pan with spray and foil. Crush pork rinds into flour and combine the sausage and eggs in a bowl before stirring int the pork rinds. Spread into think circular shapes on the pan. Bake the dish for 30 minutes and allow them to be cooled once they are finished.

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Whole Roasted Cauliflower, Garlic, and Tomatoes – Keto & Vegetarian recipe – Dr. Jason Jones Elizabeth City NC Chiropractor

• Preheat oven to 400° with the rack in the middle and put garlic and tomatoes in the baking dish before drizzling with 3 tablespoons of oil and sprinkling 1/4 teaspoon salt, red pepper flakes, and salt.

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Garlicky Greek Chicken – Keto recipe – Dr. Jason Jones Elizabeth City, NC Chiropractor

In a large bowl, you need to combine 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, oregano, garlic, and olive oil. Whisk them until they combine and add chicken thighs before tossing to coat. Cover the bowl with a wrap and let it marinate for at least 15 minutes in the refrigerator and up to 2 hours.

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