There are many misconceptions about insulin and how to optimise it. Many in the low-carb and keto communities believe the best way to reverse insulin resistance is simply to swap carbs for fat and even avoid protein! However, the reality is a little more complex. While switching your carbs for fat may help you manage one …
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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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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)?
This article looks at the mechanisms of type 2 diabetes and gives you a road map to help you to maximise your chance of achieving optimal blood glucose control, fat loss and long-term metabolic health.
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 …
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These foods will help you to maintain excellent blood glucose levels by reducing the insulin load of your diet while at the same time maximising nutrient density to minimise cravings and allow you to get the nutrients you need with less food. More than carbohydrates or the glycemic index, the food insulin index data suggests that our blood …
Read moreNutrient Dense Foods for Stable Blood Sugars and Nutritional Ketosis