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Signs of Insulin Resistance and How to Reverse it

Do you crave something sweet in the afternoon, get “hangry” if you miss a meal or have any of the other symptoms listed in the picture below?⁣ ⁣It may be a good idea to rule out “insulin resistance” – a condition when cells no longer respond to insulin’s action, which is to get glucose (sugar) out of the blood and into the cell.⁣⁣⁣⁣This process doesn’t happen overnight; it takes years and if left unaddressed, can eventually lead to type 2 diabetes.⁣⁣⁣⁣How does it happen?⁣⁣⁣⁣It typically starts with a Standard American Diet causing large spikes of blood sugar multiples times...

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Can’t Have Rice, Pasta or Gluten? Try These Low Carb, Gluten-Free Swaps Instead

Who are these suggestions meant for? It’s for the person who wants to:⁣⁣⁣⁣✔️reduce gluten⁣⁣✔️reduce grains and flour in their diet⁣⁣✔️regulate blood sugar levels⁣⁣✔️add more fiber⁣⁣✔️add variety and try something different⁣⁣⁣⁣????????Autoimmunity is becoming epidemic, and avoiding glutenous grains is usually one of the main dietary modifications needed for remission. ⁣⁣⁣⁣Why? Because gluten can promote intestinal permeability (aka leaky gut) which is a precursor for all autoimmune disease activation – regardless of the diagnosis!!⁣⁣⁣Those who struggle with chronic depression will also...

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