EPISODE · Jan 4, 2024 · 57 MIN
#147: Blood sugar: what can go wrong, and how to improve insulin sensitivity through nutrition with Katherine Andrew
from The Dr. Shannon Show · host Dr. Shannon Ritchey, PT, DPT
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: Introduction1:44: 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 resistance14:00: Why is insulin resistance a problem?18:50: Can you be insulin resistant while being lean?21:00: Symptoms of insulin resistance25:18: 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 trackTry the new EvloFollow Dr. Shannon on InstagramFollow Fit Body, Happy Joints on InstagramTo try Evlo for 2 weeks free, visit www.evlofitness.com
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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 li...
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