Insulin Resistance Diet:

Insulin resistance diet has nothing to do with fast weight loss or fad diets. It is based on overall healthy eating habits with plenty of whole foods that are high in fibre, low in simple sugars, low in glycemic index with moderate protein and good fats and low in saturated or trans fats.

Insulin resistance is when body produces insulin but does not use it properly or the tissues stop responding to insulin. It is the starting point for obesity, diabetes and heart disease.

Insulin is like a hormone that helps the body use glucose for energy, by reducing blood sugar. Glucose is the body's main source of energy.

Nutrition and Insulin Resistance:

• But it is important to keep away from consuming a lot of refined carbohydrates and sugars like candies, cookies and cakes.

• Diets high in saturated fats have been shown to induce weight gain and insulin resistance so it is best to switch to healthy fats- mono and polyunsaturates.

• Eat small and frequent meals rather than big and heavy meals that trigger a lot of insulin.

• Fruits and vegetables are your best choice. You will not go wrong with foods that are high in fiber, so increase your fiber intake.

• Eat lean meats, nuts and fish for your protein intake.

• Vitamin E and alpha lipoic acid supplements are also recommended. These are associated with improvements in skeletal muscle glucose transport activity and whole-body glucose tolerance.

Glycemic Index and Insulin Resistance:

On the other hand too much of high GI foods are proven to trigger strong insulin responses and sugar spikes in blood by being absorbed faster by the body and they can cause cravings for unhealthy foods.

GI is important but the carbohydrates are not eaten on their own, the overall nutritonal value and profile is even more important than GI.







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