If there was anything I thought I knew for sure when I was an insulin-fearing keto zealot, it was that: the blood sugar rollercoaster is bad, and stable blood sugars were good. According to the keto gurus that I was following, if you want to lose fat and optimise your metabolic health, the most important …
Read moreKeto Lie #10: Stable Blood Sugars Will Lead to Fat Loss
Perhaps the biggest differentiator between keto and other successful versions of a lower-carb diet like Atkins, Paleo, Bernstein, Banting, and Carnivore is the misguided fear that ‘excess protein’ keeps ketones low and insulin high through the process of gluconeogenesis. Ever since Jimmy Moore broadcasted the idea that protein could convert to sugar via gluconeogenesis and …
Read moreKeto Lie #4: Protein Should Be Avoided Due to Gluconeogenesis
Your blood glucose can provide powerful insights that empower you to fine-tune your diet and move towards your goals. This section of the Macros Masterclass FAQs details how we use your blood sugars to dial in your carbohydrate target. Do I Need to Test My Blood Glucose? Testing your blood glucose is an optional tool …
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As you progress through your Data-Driven Fasting journey, you will start to notice how different things other than food influence your blood sugars. A deeper understanding of these various factors will help you to better interpret the number you see on your meter. 9.1 Many Things Affect Your Blood Sugars As noted by the author …
With the explosion of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) technology, a new wave of biohacking is on the rise. Constant instantaneous access to your blood sugar can give you a powerful insight into your metabolism. You can even use your CGM data as an instantaneous fuel gauge that tells you if you need to eat NOW …
Read moreHow to Use a Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) for Weight Loss
If there was anything I thought I knew when I was an insulin-fearing keto zealot, it was: the blood sugar roller coaster is bad, and stable blood sugars were good. According to the keto gurus that I followed, if you wanted to lose fat and optimise your metabolic health, the most important thing you could …
Does X, Y or Z raise my blood sugar? This is a common question we get when people start with Data-Driven Fasting. It’s also an important question for people (like my wife Monica) who are managing diabetes to empower them to make well-informed food choices that will keep their blood sugars stable. While carbohydrates have …
Read moreWhat Foods Raise Your Blood Sugar and Insulin Levels After Eating (Other Than Carbs)?
a detailed look at optimal blood sugar and ketone levels for ketosis and metabolic health