There is no simple direct test for insulin resistance on the market, so most health care providers use a combination of tests along with other information about you to determine how insulin resistant you are. Some of the most useful tests are listed below: Fasting insulin Fasting blood glucose...
Alternate-day fasting involves fasting every other day, with around 500-600 calories consumed on fasting days. This method can lead to significant calorie reduction over time, but it’s one of the more challenging approaches to maintain due to frequent fasting. Some people may experience the me...
Take our intermittent fasting course Check out Diet Doctor’s Coaching Intermittent Fasting course — it’s not just for coaches! Take the course 1. Fasting: New twist on an old tradition Historically, the word ‘breakfast’ described the first meal of the day — no matter when that meal oc...
It’s become clear that humans and mice differ slightly when it comes to their response to CR and the reduction in IGF-1. Although humans on calorie restriction see a significant reduction in fasting insulin levels, IGF-1 is not decreased unless protein intake is also reduced significantly. Th...
Additionally, drops in insulin levels can directly lower estrogen levels and contribute to menstrual migraines. How to Stop or Prevent Keto-Related Headaches What can you do to help with a keto-related headache? Here are some easy remedies to try. They’re also good ongoing practices for your...
However, if you overeat, your body has to work overtime to digest that food. That can negatively impact the quality of your sleep. I fast every day for 16 to 20 hours (a strategy known asintermittent fasting), and that often means skipping breakfast and eating only lunch and dinner. How...
Some research has suggested thataddinggrapefruit to your diet can be an effective way to bump up weight loss and improve insulin sensitivity. Itmay also help improveheart health. Grapefruit can be cut into wedges for an easy and delicious snack all on its own. It can also be used in sala...
Note:I don’t actually agree with this rule. It might be fine if you are young and fit. But if you have any kind of insulin resistance, eating often is just going to make things worse. You don’t need to be pumping insulin into your blood every two hours. If you carry any extra...
Does Intermittent Fasting Work? As with many “popular” trends, the answer to this question is both short AND long enough for entire book. The short answer is YES, but does it work for what?? Well, intermittent fasting can be used to lose fat and/or gain lean muscle depending on the...
Cashew milk is a better choice than fruit juice as a liquid base because it’s lower in sugar and won’t cause insulin spikes1. Try this refreshing smoothie for a tasty start to your day! Chocolate Tofu Smoothie with Reishi Mushroom: For a supercharged smoothie, blend frozen raspberries, ...