We tried the Glucose Goddess Method, this is how it went down

Since the publication of her first book in 2022, Jessie Inchauspé has skyrocketed to fame in health and wellness circles. Best-known for her Instagram where she goes by the moniker ‘Glucose Goddess’, Jessie has quickly become an authority on all things blood glucose. With a following surpassing 2.2 million, it’s obvious that her easily digestible approach to science is widely appreciated. And while there’s no denying that there are hoards of fans obsessed with her work, it’s safe to say that Penguin Random House Australia (PRH AU) staff were early followers.

After Jessie's first book Glucose Revolution was published last year, it quickly became a favourite amongst PRH AU staff members across departments. So when The Glucose Goddess Method was announced, it was only natural that we try it for ourselves!

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Read on for three different perspectives on The Glucose Goddess Method from real people who've tried it.

Our testers

Rowena

Senior Designer

A bit about me: 

• I’m a designer, so I’m often glued to my computer screen.
• Sometimes, when I’m in the ‘flow’ of things, I forget to take lunch breaks – especially when I'm working from home.
• In the office, I tend to go searching for snacks to give me a little energy hit. I’ve also noticed that I’m more likely to have multiple coffees when I work from the office!
• I often eat home-cooked meals. I like knowing and controlling what I eat.

Reasons for trying the Glucose Goddess Method: 

• I’m curious to see if I can get rid of my 3 pm coffee itch and limit myself to one coffee a day. 
• I hope to reduce my snacking. 
• It’s a good opportunity to incorporate breakfast into my routine, as experts commonly say it’s the most important meal of the day. 
• I want to see if it can help with digestion/bloating. 
• I want to get myself moving in a way that is easy and suits my lifestyle. 

My results:

While doing the method I experienced less hunger, more energy, less bloating and decreased snacking.

The easiest hack for me to implement was having apple cider vinegar before a meal.

I found it most challenging to implement the veggie starter, but I think this was more due to my lack of meal planning.

Sophie

Senior Business Development Manager

 A bit about me: 

• I try to eat well/be healthy as much as I can, but poor life organisation can sometimes lead to rushed lunch purchases or snacks throughout the day.
• I recently read Glucose Revolution and wanted to see if the 4-week method could help me.

Reasons for trying the Glucose Goddess Method: 

• I wanted to improve my mid-arvo energy/overall energy.
• I wanted to improve my skin/complexion.

My results: 

The most significant impact for me was energy throughout the day. By making sure I ate a savoury breakfast, I felt like my morning energy was stronger and – even better – I didn’t crash after lunch. I wasn’t yawning come 3 pm and when I got home from work, I was ready to take on different chores/tasks more energetically.

I found that drinking apple cider vinegar with water before meals was the easiest hack to implement. I’d often do this at lunch and dinner and really didn’t mind the taste. I also almost always had carrot sticks with hummus as my veggie starter while I cooked dinner each night, as it was easy to eat while multitasking and it was tasty, which is a plus.

I found that walking after eating every day was the most difficult hack, especially as we edge into winter. Some nights, I dreaded heading back out into the cold post-dinner . . . I figure three out of four hacks completed is better than none!

Braden

Senior Marketing Executive

A bit about me: 

• My typical breakfast is coffee.
• I know that I skip lunch too often, and then I end up craving all the sugary snacks by the afternoon/evening before dinner.

Reasons for trying the Glucose Goddess Method: 

• A colleague was already trying some of the hacks from Glucose Revolution and hearing her positive results, curiosity made me want to try the Glucose Goddess Method myself to see how it impacted my mood and energy

My results: 

Across the four-week program, I noticed a big difference in my energy levels, mood and sugar cravings.

There was a noticeable difference during work, I was struggling less in the afternoon slumps and had sustained energy to get through the day without relying heavily on caffeine or a sugar hit to keep me going. Over time, I found myself craving less sugar in general and my mood was more balanced.

As someone who doesn’t eat breakfast, I was surprised that the savoury breakfast hack was the easiest for me to implement – once I started, it made such a difference to my energy and mood that I didn’t need my morning coffee. Now, I can’t imagine starting my day WITHOUT a savoury breakfast – it’s become a habit.

I found the final hack, movement after meals, to be the hardest to implement at first, but after trying a mix of walking after lunch and tidying the kitchen after dinner, I found a way to make it stick.

Favourite Recipes

Our Glucose Goddess Method testers were amazed by the quick, easy recipes.

While they loved a wide range of the recipes from the book, breakfast was a particular favourite. Rowena's favourites were the Two Egg Omelette and Apple With Some Clothes On, while Braden and Sophie loved the fruit/yoghurt-based dishes.

‘I can’t go past the Savoury Smoothie,’ said Braden. ‘It’s so quick and delicious that it’s now my daily breakfast.’ Before the weather got too cold, Sophie’s favourite was the Breakfast Ice Cream. ‘Greek yoghurt, frozen raspberries and a little bit of almond butter – honestly delicious and energising for the day, and as a bonus, it’s easy to prepare!’ she said.

Advice for the Glucose Goddess Method

The consensus among the group of testers was to have patience and go easy on yourself.

Sophie suggests that people start with only one or two hacks, promising that ‘once you notice some of the daily improvements to your energy and outlook, you’ll be taking on more . . . and then start waxing lyrical to anyone who will listen!’

Don’t expect results to happen overnight though, Rowena says it took her 2-3 weeks before she noticed any change, but by the end of the challenge, she felt that the changes to her diet and lifestyle were easy to implement. ‘I’d definitely consider doing it long-term,’ she says.

In addition, Braden reminds anyone who wants to try the method that you don’t have to follow it perfectly 100% of the time. ‘There’s no pressure if you miss a step or day along the way. If you go easy on yourself and embrace the challenge with an open mind, I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised by the flexibility and freedom this method provides, and how the simple but effective changes can really improve your overall health for the better.’

Who should try it

‘I’d recommend this book to those wanting to try something new with their health and/or lifestyle, without having to make drastic changes.’ – Rowena

‘Every human on the planet (who I haven’t already convinced)!’ – Sophie

‘Anybody looking to feel better and improve their health with no restrictions, no calorie-counting, and still eating everything you love!’ – Braden