All three of these nutrients slow the absorption of sugar into your bloodstream, which decreases the spike and crash in your blood sugar and your energy levels, she says. That means you won't feel weak, shaky, or hangry 30 minutes after you eat. And those nasty sugar highs and unavoidable crashes don't just suck at 3 p.m. In the long term, blood-sugar spikes can contribute to inflammation, insulin resistance, and weight gain, says Florida-based nutritionist Jaime Mass, R.D.
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About 1 in 10 babies is born prematurely each year in the United States. The earlier in pregnancy a baby is born, the more likely he is to have health problems. Some premature babies have to spend time in a hospitalâs neonatal intensive care unit (also called NICU). This is the part of a hospital that takes care of sick newborns.