As many of you know Dr. Jason Fung is a favorite writer and "mentor" of mine through his books on fasting and diabetes. I reviewed The Obesity Code a few years ago and continue to live by the principles laid out in that book. So I was excited when Dr. Fung came out with a new book, The Cancer … [Read more...]
Insulin Resistance and Changing Bad Habits
Insulin resistance is the result of too much glucose in the bloodstream that isn’t making its way into the cells to create energy. Insulin is the “key” that unlocks the cell’s doors, so the glucose can be used as it is intended. If the insulin can’t unlock the door, then the glucose becomes stored in the … [Read more...]
Insulin Resistance: A Key Player in Weight-Related Issues
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...]
What is Insulin Resistance?
You may have heard the term insulin resistance? And you may be wondering what is insulin resistance and why does it matter, especially to me? I would like to give you a brief overview of what insulin resistance is and share with you why it matters so much to our health. Insulin resistance is at the heart … [Read more...]
How and Why to Check Your Own Blood Sugar
I have been checking my blood sugar for the past year and it has given me some really helpful information about how certain foods and eating patterns impact my blood sugar levels. I recommend this for anyone, especially since you can now buy a glucometer for $10 to $20 and can buy the glucometer strips for … [Read more...]