Hypoglycemia, also called low blood glucose or low blood sugar, occurs when the level of glucose in your blood drops below normal. This very common condition is due to a stressful lifestyle and a heavily sugar laden diet. Hypoglycemia is characterized by low blood sugar, chronic fatigue, nervousness, shakiness, headaches, fatigue when hungry, irritability or faintness if a meal is late, sweet cravings, waking at night hungry, night sweats, light-headedness, mood swings, depression and difficulty concentrating.

Avoid: simple carbohydrates such as white flour and sugar, honey, fructose, maple syrup, sweet fruits (eat very sparingly), coffee, smoking, fatty or fried foods, and all stimulants