Glucose is the preferred source of energy for all body and brain functions. Glucose comes from various sugars we consume, in the form of natural or refined, simple or complex carbohydrates. Depending on the food source, glucose is digested and absorbed at different rates, and can be harmful or beneficial to our health.

Years ago, I wrote an article for a newspaper denouncing the media’s growing obsession with entrepreneurs as the new rock stars. It was during a downturn and I pointed to the army of recently laid-off people who, unable to find jobs, re-branded themselves first as ‘consultants’ and then when that didn’t work, as either ‘lifestyle coaches’ or ‘entrepreneurs.’

By I’ve been blogging 3 times a week for more than 6 months. In this time, I have written more than 72 blog posts, covering various topics from business, to parenting, to love, to LGBT issues. I have been fortunate enough to have a few posts go semi-viral, with one blog post being picked up by BuzzFeed. So what have I learnt in these 6 months?