Certain foods can send your blood sugar level on a roller coaster, with insulin rushing to keep up. The good news is, while there are some surprises, most of these foods fall under the same category: processed food, such as white flour and sugar. "Refined flours and sugar cause huge spikes in insulin and get absorbed quickly, which causes problems," says Mark Hyman, author of The Blood Sugar Solution. Look at the whole meal instead of just individual ingredients. Pairing carbohydrates with protein, fat, or fiber helps slow down the absorption process. Watch out for these 5 blood-sugar saboteurs.

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Creating a healthy daily routine is a simple yet effective way to build consistency when it comes to your health. Not only does your daily routine impact your overall health, but it has a direct impact on your stress levels, sleep habits, and eating patterns. Everything from what you do first thing in the morning to what you do last at night plays a role in your overall health. Although it can be tempting to change everything at once, focusing on small habits and doing them daily is the best way to make a healthy daily routine and healthy daily habits last for the long term.

According to the dictionary, a habit is defined as “a settled tendency or usual manner of behavior” or “a behavior patt...