Blood Sugar Archives

Keto Lie #4: Protein Should Be Avoided Due to Gluconeogenesis

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, …

Hunger Training… How to Use Your Glucometer as a Fuel Gauge to Train Your Appetite For Sustainable Weight Loss

by Marty Kendall

Hunger Training… how to use your blood glucose meter as a fuel gauge to train your appetite for sustainable long term fat loss.

All About the Macros Masterclass [Macros Masterclass FAQ #1]

by Marty Kendall

Over the years, we’ve had a lot of questions from Optimisers as they undertake their journey to Nutritional Optimisation. We’ve continually mined the data and research for answers and documented the most important findings here. During the Macros Masterclass, we’ll happily point you to answers in this Frequently Asked Questions document as they arise in …

Blood Sugar, Insulin and What to Eat for Each Phase of Your Monthly Menstrual Cycle

by Marty Kendall

The fluctuations in hormones, cravings, and appetite that occur throughout a woman’s monthly cycle are fascinating and mysterious – not just for guys, but for most women as well! In the days leading up to menstruation, women often experience an increase in cravings, appetite, blood glucose, and insulin levels. This is sometimes accompanied by water …

What Does Insulin Do in Your Body?

by Marty Kendall

Many people still believe the primary role of insulin is to push energy into fat cells when you eat carbs. This flawed logic goes a bit like this: eat carbs -> boost insulin –> get fat But the reality is: in the fullness of time, all food elicits an insulin response to varying degrees, the …

Data-Driven Fasting Challenge: What Did We Learn?

by Marty Kendall

It was a thrill to see people learn as they put the theory into practice in our first Data-Driven Fasting 30-day Challenge. It’s fun to see the process through the eyes of people taking the journey, with all their “ah-ha” moments. Many of the observations reinforced our previous analysis. But there were also surprises. Check …

The Best Way to Guide Your Weight Loss Using Your Glucose

by Marty Kendall

Why your blood sugar BEFORE you eat is the most important thing you can measure to lose fat and optimise your metabolic health

How To Use a Continuous Glucose monitor for weight loss (and why your CGM Could Be Making You Fat)

by Marty Kendall

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 …

What Foods Raise Your Blood Sugar and Insulin Levels?

by Marty Kendall

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 …

Why Does My Blood Sugar Drop (or Rise) After Eating Protein?

by Marty Kendall

gluconeogenesis... why do my blood sugars rise after high protein meal?

There is a lot of controversy and confusion over gluconeogenesis and the impact of protein on blood sugar and ketosis. I want to shed some light on protein, insulin, and how high-protein meals impact your blood sugar. Some common questions around the interwebs include: If you are managing diabetes, should you avoid protein because it …