# 24. Can't Stop Craving Sugar This Summer? 10 Food Swaps For Blood Sugar & Insulin Resistance With Michelle Sheedy

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Published: 2026-06-22T05:57:51+00:00
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Summer is supposed to be fun—but for many people, it's also the season of cravings, weight gain, energy crashes, and promising ourselves we'll "start over in January." If you're struggling with cravings for sugar, bread, chips, ice cream, or summer treats, you're not alone. In this episode of Health Beyond Weight Loss, Registered Nurse and Holistic Health Coach TaShawn Davis welcomes special guest Michelle, food swap expert and health advocate, to share practical, satisfying food swaps that can help support blood sugar, insulin resistance, and long-term health—without feeling deprived. Because healthy eating shouldn't feel like punishment. You'll learn why cravings aren't simply about willpower, why summer can make them worse, and how simple substitutions can help you enjoy life while still making progress. IN THIS EPISODE ✔️ Why sugar cravings often intensify during summer ✔️ How blood sugar swings contribute to cravings ✔️ The connection between insulin resistance and appetite ✔️ Why ultra-processed foods are designed to keep you eating ✔️ 10 practical food swaps that actually satisfy ✔️ How to enjoy vacations, cookouts, and parties without starting over ✔️ Why community matters more than perfection ✔️ Simple ways to build momentum before the holidays ✔️ Why healthy eating should focus on nourishment, not restriction KEY TAKEAWAYS ✅ You don't need another diet. ✅ You don't need perfect eating. ✅ Cravings aren't a character flaw. ✅ Blood sugar stability often improves satisfaction. ✅ One better choice repeated consistently can change your health. ✅ Summer can become the season you build momentum instead of losing progress. FEATURED RESEARCH Ultra-Processed Foods Increase Calorie Intake and Weight Gain Hall KD, et al. (2019) Participants consuming ultra-processed foods…

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