#147: Blood sugar: what can go wrong, and how to improve insulin sensitivity through nutrition with Katherine Andrew

If you consume any wellness content, you may have noticed increased attention on insulin and blood sugar. What does it mean to be "insulin resistant," and what are the symptoms to look for? How can insulin resistance affect fitness results? How can we improve our insulin sensitivity with diet, lifestyle, and exercise? Katherine Andrew, Registered Dietitian, and I discuss these topics and more.

0:00: Introduction
1:44: What is blood sugar and insulin?
4:42: When does the body tap into the liver  for stored glycogen vs. fat stores?
8:30: How do frequent, small meals affect blood sugar?
10:20: Insulin resistance
14:00: Why is insulin resistance a problem?
18:50: Can you be insulin resistant while being lean?
21:00: Symptoms of insulin resistance
25:18: How does insulin resistance affect fitness results?
29:21: What can you do to improve insulin resistance?
39:58: Physical factors that can affect blood sugar
42:50: The role of nutrition in improving insulin resistance
49:55: How do you know what the “right eating window” is for you?
53:00: How to know you’re on the right track

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