Insulin resistance and weight-related issues are a sort of chicken-and-egg conundrum. Which comes first, resistance or weight gain? There may be no clear answer, but it is very clear that insulin resistance is a key player in weight-related issues. What is insulin? Insulin is a hormone secreted by the … [Read more...]
What is Insulin and Why Does It Matter?
What is insulin? Insulin is a hormone created in the pancreas used to manage blood sugar - also known as glucose. When carbohydrates enter the bloodstream, they raise glucose levels. Glucose is vital for cell development, but glucose needs insulin in order to penetrate the cells. Too much glucose can … [Read more...]
Does Intermittent Fasting Cause Hypoglycemia?
One common question that comes up related to fasting is the question of hypoglycemia or low blood sugar. Many folks are worried that they will have low blood sugar and not be able to get through a fasting time. This is a danger for some people, but not as many as you might think. I want to add a disclaimer … [Read more...]
The Health Benefits of Black Coffee
Enjoy that cup of coffee in the morning… and the second cup… and the one you’re having in the afternoon, so you can make it through the rest of the day. Drinking two to three cups of coffee per day actually has quite a few health benefits - from protecting you against diabetes and Alzheimer’s to reducing your … [Read more...]
The Diabetes Code – Book Review
(Full Disclosure: I did receive a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.) Did you know that the prevalence of diabetes has nearly quadrupled since 1980. (WHO, 2016). In the USA, 52.3% of the adult populations are not affected. (Diabetes.ca). Diabetes affects the whole body and is … [Read more...]
When Does Overweight Become Obese?
No one wants to be obese. We can kind of accept being overweight and so we justify to ourselves and others that we are a few pounds overweight, rather than admitting that we are over the line into obesity. I was in the obesity category for 17 years, but did not admit that even to myself. So when does … [Read more...]