A Day on My Plate—Wearing a Glucose Monitor
How I combine intuitive + intentional eating to hit my protein (and fiber) goals.
Lately, I’ve been experimenting with a continuous glucose monitor (CGM), and let me tell you: the insights are fascinating. Pair that with my current season of life—active mom of two, just finishing up breastfeeding—and the need for balanced, blood-sugar-friendly meals is more relevant than ever.
Diving right in, today I’m sharing a full day on my plate: what I ate, how it impacted my glucose levels, and the takeaways that might inspire your next meal or snack.
With my background as a Nutrition Consultant and Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, I’ve come to appreciate just how important blood sugar balance is.
And while CGMs are often associated with diabetes, they’re an incredible tool for anyone looking to better understand how food impacts their body in real time.
Although I typically shy away from WIEIAD content (it’s prescriptive and comparison-inducing), my intention here is different. I’m not sharing this to say you should eat like me—I'm sharing it to show how blood-sugar-friendly meals can look in real life, especially in a season of intense motherhood, athletic pursuits, and a full plate (in every sense).
My hope is that this gives you inspiration to eat intuitively and intentionally, a gentle reminder that food can be both: supportive and flexible.
Below the paywall, I’m including what my current A1C is (just got my labs drawn!), my glucose data from a full day of eats, and evidence-based tips + strategies you can easily adopt to support your own blood sugar goals.
Why I Care About Blood Sugar Balance
Before I share my day of eats, let’s talk about why I care about blood sugar in the first place. Back in 2017, I was diagnosed PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome).
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