Posts tagged Insulin Resistance
The 'Healthy' Foods That Made My Insulin Resistance Worse

I thought I was doing everything right…I really did…

When I decided to get serious about eating healthier, I switched to whole grain everything - bread, pasta, cereals. I bought the low fat versions of yogurt, cottage cheese, salad dressings…I drank the green juices and made protein smoothies. All my meals were based around grains and beans…

According to every article I read, I was eating perfectly. These were the foods nutritionists recommended, the ones featured in "healthy living" magazines, the ones my doctor suggested when she told me to "eat better."

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Insulin Resistance, NutritionKristen DuckettInsulin Resistance, Blood Sugar Spikes, Healthy Eating Mistakes, Hormone Balance, Low CarbComment
Breakfast Ideas for Insulin Resistance (And the Common Mistakes Sabotaging You)

When you think of what a healthy breakfast should look like, that probably includes things like oatmeal, whole grains, and fruit - all the foods we've been told are good for us. But when you're insulin resistant, these 'healthy' foods might be the exact reason you feel like garbage every morning. The catch? These foods might be causing your blood sugar to spike and crash, which is why you feel so lousy afterward and not doing you any favors in terms of your insulin resistance.

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Insulin Resistance, Weight LossKristen DuckettInsulin Resistance Breakfast, Insulin Resistance, PCOS, Blood Sugar, High Protein Breakfast, Healthy Breakfast Mistakes, Weight Loss, No Calorie CountingComment