Nutrient density index and macros
The food insulin index data demonstrates that the carbohydrate content of your food does not accurately predict insulin response. Protein requires about half as much insulin as carbohydrate. Indigestible fibre from whole foods tends to have a minimal influence on our glucose and insulin response. Dietary fat does not require a significant amount of insulin. […]
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Do meat and dairy cause insulin resistance?
Will red meat and dairy foods spike your insulin?
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glycemic load versus insulin load
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 […]
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is the insulin response to protein dose dependent?
The observation that protein requires insulin initially appears to conflict with a number of studies and anecdotal evidence that suggest protein does not have a significant effect on blood sugar. [1] [2] [3] I think there are two issues to consider. Firstly, a healthy non-diabetic will be able to deal with the blood glucose rise caused by gluconeogenesis […]
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How to harness the power of the insulin index of foods
A detailed look at the strengths and weaknesses of the food insulin index data to optimise your blood sugars, insulin and weight loss.
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