What is the glucose revolution?

C'est quoi la glucose révolution ?

The Glucose Revolution is a nutritional approach that aims to stabilize blood sugar (glycemia) to improve energy, reduce cravings, maintain metabolic health, and limit the impact of sugar on the body.

It is based on a simple but essential principle: better understanding the impact of food on our blood sugar levels , and making more informed choices on a daily basis.

A method born in the 1990s

Initially developed by a group of Australian nutrition experts, the Glucose Revolution was popularized by an eponymous book published in 1999.
But it is recently, with the work of Jessie Inchauspé (alias @glucosegoddess), a French biochemist, that the method has been brought back to the forefront in a more accessible, more visual version, based on concrete experiments.

The Basics: Understanding the Glycemic Index (GI)

The glycemic index (GI) measures a food's ability to raise blood sugar levels .

  • High GI → sugar spike → insulin spike → fatigue, cravings, storage

  • A low GI → slow diffusion of glucose → stable energy

The Glucose Revolution encourages you to favor foods with a low or moderate GI , such as:

  • Legumes (lentils, chickpeas)

  • Whole grains

  • Whole fruits

  • Nuts and seeds

  • Green vegetables and sweet roots

And to limit (without prohibiting) foods with a high GI:

  • Sweets, sodas, pastries

  • White bread, white rice, overcooked potatoes

  • Fruit juices, processed cereals

The art of eating better (without frustration)

The Glucose Revolution does not offer a strict diet but an intelligent recomposition of meals .
In particular, it recommends:

  • Eat foods in the right order : fiber → protein → carbohydrates

  • Add healthy fats and fiber to lower glycemic impact

  • To combine carbohydrates with a source of protein and lipids

  • Avoid peaks at the start of the day (no more ultra-sweet breakfasts)

Moving, a pillar in its own right

Physical activity is a fundamental complement. It:

  • Improves insulin sensitivity

  • Helps regulate post-meal blood sugar levels

  • Promotes the burning of glucose by the muscles

A 30-minute walk after a meal, or regular gentle activity (yoga, cycling, swimming, etc.), is enough to make a difference.

What benefits can you expect?

Stable blood sugar levels are:

  • Less fatigue after meals

  • Fewer sugar cravings

  • More constant energy

  • A better mood

  • Less chronic inflammation

  • A positive impact on weight, sleep and metabolic health

The method is particularly suitable for prevention or support of:

  • Type 2 diabetes

  • Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)

  • Overweight

  • Premenstrual syndrome

  • Chronic inflammation

In summary

The Glucose Revolution isn't a fad. It's a wake-up call and a return to balance :

  • Learn more about the effect of food on your body

  • Reduce blood sugar spikes

  • Recompose your plates intelligently

  • And use simple gestures to take care of yourself, sustainably



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