Glycemic Index vs Glucose Score: Foods and Meals that Will Spike Your Blood Sugar (and Those That Won’t)

You’ve probably heard of the Glycemic Index (GI), which is a measure of the rise in glucose after eating.  But sadly, it’s only used to rank higher-carb foods. To remedy this gap, in this article, we’ll dig into the Glycemic Index data to help you find foods and meals that will keep your blood glucose …

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The Carb-Insulin Hypothesis vs Protein Leverage Hypothesis of Obesity

I’ve recently been having some ‘robust discussion’ on social media around what I think amounts to the Carb-Insulin Model vs the Protein Leverage Hypothesis of obesity and diabetes.  I wanted to unpack and juxtapose the similarities and differences between the two models and explain why I feel the protein leverage hypothesis is a more elegant, …

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Blood Glucose, Glucagon and Insulin Response to Protein vs Carbs

Background Protein doesn’t significantly raise blood sugars, at least compared to carbohydrates. At the same time, it is generally acknowledged (at least by people with Type 1 Diabetes) that protein requires insulin to metabolise.  Managing the blood glucose response to protein is a challenge for diabetics, particularly if they are minimising carbohydrates and hence may …

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