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 …
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?
What are the most insulinogenic, low nutrient density and energy-dense processed foods that everyone should avoid for health and weight loss? Generally, I think it can be more useful to tell people what they should focus on rather than what they shouldn’t do. It’s like the proverbial hot plate or ‘wet paint’ sign. You can’t unsee it, …
how to manage the insulin load of your diet for better blood glucose control and weight loss
How to calculate insulin dosing for type 1 diabetes (including protein and fibre)
The glycemic index (GI) compares the rise in blood sugar for a particular food relative to glucose. The theory goes that it is better to eat low glycemic index carbohydrates that will not raise our blood sugar too much and will take longer to digest. Building on the glycemic index is the concept of glycemic load which …
Read moreWhat is the Difference Between the Glycemic Index, the Insulin Index and Insulin Load?
The Insulin Index of a food is a measure of the impact of that food on blood sugar levels. The higher the Insulin Index, the more the food will raise blood sugar and insulin levels after you eat.
identify the most ketogenic foods that will cause the least insulin response to enable you to optimise your blood ketone and blood sugar levels