Insulin resistance is a problem with sugar metabolism. It is based on a macro diet of sugary foods like processed grains and dairy products. If most of what you eat comes out of a box bag or can you need to pay attention.
Common Symptoms:
Fatigue after meals
Crave sweets and salts after meals
Eating sweets does not relieve craving (ie insatiable)
Difficulty losing weight
When we eat simple carbohydrates (chips, crackers, muffins, pastries, pastas etc) or high sugar drinks and foods (diet drinks and foods with artificial sugars are even worse for this) cause a huge spike in blood sugar. Our body recognizes the extreme nature and releases insulin in high doses to put away all the excess sugar, often times dropping our blood sugar below a good range for function. Here comes the cravings for sugar or fatigue.
However, when we eat clean proteins and vegetables we see a slow breakdown of food and slow release of insulin, creating a longer satiety level and better support of blood sugar levels. Also benefiting from small meals more often to keep blood sugar stable and metabolism high. Light to moderate exercise can also stimulate metabolism and proper blood sugar support. Ten minutes of exercise after eating each large meal could keep metabolism and energy high all day long!
Another compounding effect of blood sugar problems comes from skipping meals (Breakfast especially) or going long periods without eating. This creates a starvation mode in the body which creates a storing effect after eating. Our body hoards the nutrients for later use because it doesn't know when the next meal may come. This ultimately slows metabolism and causes weight gain, insulin resistance and low energy.
Go to my website and find the symptom survey (metabolic) and fill it out and email it to our office or bring it in for a free consult to understand what your symptoms are telling you.
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Yours in health,
Dr. John
