Insulin resistance (IR) is the root cause of several metabolic diseases such as diabetes, obesity, thyroid disorders, and PCOD. For years, IR may remain dormant, but after nearly a decade of progressive buildup, these conditions begin to surface.
To reverse these diseases, it’s essential to stop consuming foods that trigger insulin release. Carbohydrates release the most insulin, proteins much less, and fats the least. Therefore, avoiding carbohydrates, limiting protein, and including healthy fats in your diet are key to managing and reversing IR.
Cutting calories alone does not work because the body adapts by lowering the basal metabolic rate (BMR). Restrictive diets often lead to minimal weight loss, and once you stop, the weight quickly returns. The real secret lies in eating enough low-insulin-secreting foods in sufficient amounts. Fat, in particular, provides the highest calories with the lowest insulin response.
