This is a tough one for many people to grasp but can truly be the missing link to lifelong better health and weight loss.
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Typical health advice states that “slow burning carbohydrate” grain foods such as whole grain bread, brown rice, wheat crackers, pasta, etc are widely viewed as better “healthier” options – This message is confusing and can ultimately make someone feel that as long as they choose wheat or whole grain over white bread they are making a healthy swap. The missing information is that whatever the grain your body will still ultimately have to produce a requisite amount of insulin to deal with every gram of glucose generated by these ingested carbohydrates.
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Ultimately these more complex slow burning carbohydrate grain foods are like a steady insulin drip all day long. Because of this you apply chronic stress to your metabolic system and inhibit fat metabolism.
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Sugar (glucose) in the form of a bag of skittles or a piece of 100% whole wheat bread both can be problematic. While one will give you a quick spike of insulin the other will give you a slow insulin drip all day. You’re still getting excess insulin that can lead to chronic inflammation and many health problems.
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A low fat grain based diet that is full of sugary foods & beverages and whole grains promotes systemic inflammation, causes an instant suppression of immune function, and instigates the sugar high/insulin crash/stress hormone burn out cycle so many are stuck in.
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Get rid of the grains, stick to low sugar fruits plus vegetables + primal REAL food and this naturally keeps your carbohydrate load low therefore your insulin levels STABLE and the ability to tap into stored fat to burn for energy. This is actually the bodies preferred way of optimal functioning.
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You are a sugar burner if you are trapped in carbohydrate dependency. Going PRIMAL can help you transition yourself from sugar burner to lifelong fat burner. The primal food guide pyramid is a great place to start!
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If you are interested in going Primal and learning more message me or email me here susier@realfoodrealfitness.com for Primal Health coaching to help you dial in on your diet, workouts, and lifestyle. Live Young! Embrace a life of vibrant health!
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Be well :-),
Susie R.
