Dr. Morgan Nolte

So that's a really beautiful example of why insulin is crucial for our livelihood. We can't survive without it. But the problem comes when our levels of insulin are elevated too high for too long because insulin is an inflammatory hormone in excess and inflammation is kind of like the root of all chronic disease. And so when your insulin levels are high,

That's going to trigger more fat creation and storage. So from a calorie standpoint, we can talk about this a little bit more. I think this is a good place to put it in. We've been taught about the macronutrients, right? We have carbohydrates, we have proteins, and we have fats. Those are the three major macronutrients. Carbohydrates have about four calories per gram.

That's going to trigger more fat creation and storage. So from a calorie standpoint, we can talk about this a little bit more. I think this is a good place to put it in. We've been taught about the macronutrients, right? We have carbohydrates, we have proteins, and we have fats. Those are the three major macronutrients. Carbohydrates have about four calories per gram.

That's going to trigger more fat creation and storage. So from a calorie standpoint, we can talk about this a little bit more. I think this is a good place to put it in. We've been taught about the macronutrients, right? We have carbohydrates, we have proteins, and we have fats. Those are the three major macronutrients. Carbohydrates have about four calories per gram.

Proteins have about four calories per gram and fats have about nine calories per gram. So traditionally, women are taught, men are taught, you need to eat a low calorie diet. to lose weight. You need to be in a calorie deficit. So what do they do? They reduce the fat in their diet because fat's the most calorically dense. So then they're left eating a bunch of vegetables.

Proteins have about four calories per gram and fats have about nine calories per gram. So traditionally, women are taught, men are taught, you need to eat a low calorie diet. to lose weight. You need to be in a calorie deficit. So what do they do? They reduce the fat in their diet because fat's the most calorically dense. So then they're left eating a bunch of vegetables.

Proteins have about four calories per gram and fats have about nine calories per gram. So traditionally, women are taught, men are taught, you need to eat a low calorie diet. to lose weight. You need to be in a calorie deficit. So what do they do? They reduce the fat in their diet because fat's the most calorically dense. So then they're left eating a bunch of vegetables.

And if they're smart, also a bunch of protein, but not a lot of fat. So that's the caloric model, but from an insulin model, if you're looking at like a chart of time and then the insulin response, Carbohydrates at four calories per gram have the highest insulin response. We're talking starches and sugars.

And if they're smart, also a bunch of protein, but not a lot of fat. So that's the caloric model, but from an insulin model, if you're looking at like a chart of time and then the insulin response, Carbohydrates at four calories per gram have the highest insulin response. We're talking starches and sugars.

And if they're smart, also a bunch of protein, but not a lot of fat. So that's the caloric model, but from an insulin model, if you're looking at like a chart of time and then the insulin response, Carbohydrates at four calories per gram have the highest insulin response. We're talking starches and sugars.

Now, protein will actually reduce that, excuse me, fiber, the other type of carbohydrate, will reduce that insulin response. But for people who are trying to follow this low fat diet to lose weight, if they're having like snack well cookies and Ritz crackers and all of these carbohydrates that are low in calorie, they are spiking their insulin, spiking their fat creation and storage hormone.

Now, protein will actually reduce that, excuse me, fiber, the other type of carbohydrate, will reduce that insulin response. But for people who are trying to follow this low fat diet to lose weight, if they're having like snack well cookies and Ritz crackers and all of these carbohydrates that are low in calorie, they are spiking their insulin, spiking their fat creation and storage hormone.

Now, protein will actually reduce that, excuse me, fiber, the other type of carbohydrate, will reduce that insulin response. But for people who are trying to follow this low fat diet to lose weight, if they're having like snack well cookies and Ritz crackers and all of these carbohydrates that are low in calorie, they are spiking their insulin, spiking their fat creation and storage hormone.

So protein has a moderate impact on insulin and then dietary fat has almost negligible. So it's almost reverse, you know, from a low fat to a higher fat diet and protein really needs to be the staple of the diet so that we maintain lean muscle mass. So again, focusing on calories in calories out, all calories are created equal.

So protein has a moderate impact on insulin and then dietary fat has almost negligible. So it's almost reverse, you know, from a low fat to a higher fat diet and protein really needs to be the staple of the diet so that we maintain lean muscle mass. So again, focusing on calories in calories out, all calories are created equal.

So protein has a moderate impact on insulin and then dietary fat has almost negligible. So it's almost reverse, you know, from a low fat to a higher fat diet and protein really needs to be the staple of the diet so that we maintain lean muscle mass. So again, focusing on calories in calories out, all calories are created equal.

you are losing so much valuable insight on how to actually fuel your body for long-term weight loss. Because when we're focused on that, you're focused on how can I eat in a way that keeps insulin low. So that's going to be prioritizing healthy fats, protein, and fiber, and including starches and sugars if you want strategically, and also building and maintaining lean muscle mass as you age.

you are losing so much valuable insight on how to actually fuel your body for long-term weight loss. Because when we're focused on that, you're focused on how can I eat in a way that keeps insulin low. So that's going to be prioritizing healthy fats, protein, and fiber, and including starches and sugars if you want strategically, and also building and maintaining lean muscle mass as you age.

you are losing so much valuable insight on how to actually fuel your body for long-term weight loss. Because when we're focused on that, you're focused on how can I eat in a way that keeps insulin low. So that's going to be prioritizing healthy fats, protein, and fiber, and including starches and sugars if you want strategically, and also building and maintaining lean muscle mass as you age.

Because when we're talking about glucose after a meal, For example, when you're eating a high carb meal, it has to go somewhere. Like where does that glucose go? Well, your muscle tissue is a really big repository for glucose. And the more muscle mass you have, the better insulin sensitivity you can have and the easier your weight will stay off.