November 13, 2007

Weight Loss and Insulin Resistance

My goal for you the reader is to find a way to motivate and encourage the lifestyle changes necessary to live a energetic, lively, attractive and passionate life. Health is available to anyone at any age willing to learn what makes a difference. Insulin resistance is an underlying factor in a variety of health issues.Insulin’s proper function is the key and you can do something about it but first you need to understand why it matters. The body uses glucose as its basic fuel, which is carried by the bloodstream to individual cells. All of the foods we eat — fats, proteins and carbohydrates — are broken down during digestion into proteins, micronutrients and glucose. The body uses the proteins and nutrients in cellular metabolism, immune function, and cell replacement. Glucose is used as fuel. Our demand for fuel varies from moment to moment, but the blood sugar level of the brain must remain stable. Getting the energy to the cells that they need without changing the brain blood sugar level is a critical function —insulin is responsible for this function.The body monitors what we’ve digested, controls blood sugar levels, cell demands, and releases insulin in just the right amounts. […]

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