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Energy Crashes & Stubborn Belly Fat After 40 (and what to do about it)

The Flipping 50 Show

Release Date: 04/16/2025

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My Guest:

Dr. Nana Ama Quansah is a Root Cause Care Practitioner, Pharmacist, and Blood Sugar Optimization Expert dedicated to helping high-achievers reclaim their energy, focus, and health. As the founder of Ditch Diabetes Academy, she empowers individuals to stabilize blood sugar and put type 2 diabetes in remission without restrictive diets or overwhelm through her international online programs.

With a Doctor of Pharmacy degree and experience spanning Fortune 500 healthcare companies, hospitals, and personalized coaching, Dr. Nana bridges the gap between conventional medicine and root-cause healing. She’s been featured on global podcasts and international TV, sharing insights on reversing blood sugar imbalances naturally.

 

Questions We Answer in This Episode:

  • [00:05:22] Why does blood sugar matter (even if you’re not diabetic)?
  • [00:08:55] What are the hidden signs of blood sugar imbalance women should watch for?
  • [00:12:42] What are some so-called 'healthy habits' that backfire and make blood sugar issues worse?
  • [00:16:20] What’s going on under the surface? 
  • [00:21:49] Why do we need to go deeper with comprehensive functional testing?
  • [00:26:39] What are the simple shifts for better blood sugar balance to help them now if they feel stuck.

 

Unlocking the Blood Sugar Connection to Stubborn Belly Fat After 40

  • Blood sugar affects every system in the body—brain function, muscle energy, mood, and sleep. 
  • Daily spikes in blood sugar can cause fatigue, cravings, and brain fog—even in "healthy eaters."

 

Common Hidden Signs of Blood Sugar Imbalance

  • Afternoon energy crashes
  • Cravings
  • Brain fog
  • Poor sleep
  • Mood swings
  • Hormonal shifts (especially around menopause or PCOS)

These symptoms are the body’s “whispers” that something’s off.

 

Healthy Habits That Might Be Hurting You

  • Skipping meals or prolonged fasting can worsen hormonal imbalance.
  • Drinking coffee without food increases cortisol and leads to crashes later.
  • Low-carb diets can backfire by raising stress and depriving your gut of fiber-rich, insulin-balancing foods.
  • Eliminating carbs without strategy = increased cravings, mood issues, and stalled fat loss.

 

What Actually Helps Stabilize Blood Sugar

  • Eat a protein-rich breakfast—especially before coffee.
  • Focus on fiber-rich carbs like veggies, nuts, chia, and flax instead of slashing carbs.
  • Don’t ignore stress and sleep—they’re as important as food.
  • Aim for balance, not restriction.

 

Key Takeaways:

  • Blood sugar imbalance is common and sneaky—even in women without diabetes.
  • Listening to your body is the first test—trust what it tells you.
  • Insulin resistance is the doorway to metabolic issues—even if you're just in the “pre-diabetic” zone.
  • Blood sugar dysfunction affects belly fat, energy, brain clarity, and long-term health.



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