Insulin Resistant diet

sunn_lighter
sunn_lighter Posts: 7,891 Member
in Food and Nutrition
Anyone have any info on a diet/meal plan that helps with insulin resistance? Anybody follow a plan like that with good results?

I was recently diagnosed with something (quite unexpectedly) and need help figuring out what foods would be the best (or worst) to include. The general consensus is that this illness could benefit from diets that help women with PCOS or Diabetes 2 (It's a actually a neurological disorder, but thought to be possibly rooted in hormone imbalances).

TIA!

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  • Sabine_Stroehm
    Sabine_Stroehm Posts: 19,263 Member
    Lots of women with PCOS find that eating a "slow carb" diet helps their symptoms. i.e.: a diet rich in lean meats, green vegetables, fruits, and whole grains (unrefined flour etc.).
    If you search around here for PCOS you'll find lots of posts.
    You may find this approach helps your particular symptoms as well.

    If you feel at a loss, the South Beach Diet is a good place to start, as that's the basis for it. Skip phase 1 if you don't need it, but read up on it.

    Best of luck managing your symptoms!
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  • Sabine_Stroehm
    Sabine_Stroehm Posts: 19,263 Member
    Thanks for the info!
    Feel free to add me. I don't have PCOS but do eat "slow carb" (not low carb) and pretty close to the principles of south beach.
  • kenzietate
    kenzietate Posts: 399 Member
    I have PCOS and insulin resistance and the only diet that has worked for me is very low carb. I have done the slow carb and regular low carb and usually I will get results for about 10 lbs or so and then I will stall for months no matter what I do. Eating very low carb though I was slowly but consistently losing weight. I also felt SOOOO much better. I am pregnant now so I am obviously not trying to lose weight but I still eat lower carb to make sure that my insulin levels stay fairly normal! Especially if it is true that your disorder is rooted in hormonal imbalance, controlling your insulin levels is really important. Some women, i.e. me, are super sensitive and have to go more drastic with the very low carb.

    If you are interested here are some great resources:

    http://www.dietdoctor.com/lchf

    Check out the side bar in particular for this one: www.reddit.com/r/keto

    http://eatingacademy.com/

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KkdFkPxxDG8
  • Sabine_Stroehm
    Sabine_Stroehm Posts: 19,263 Member
    I have PCOS and insulin resistance and the only diet that has worked for me is very low carb. I have done the slow carb and regular low carb and usually I will get results for about 10 lbs or so and then I will stall for months no matter what I do. Eating very low carb though I was slowly but consistently losing weight. I also felt SOOOO much better. I am pregnant now so I am obviously not trying to lose weight but I still eat lower carb to make sure that my insulin levels stay fairly normal! Especially if it is true that your disorder is rooted in hormonal imbalance, controlling your insulin levels is really important. Some women, i.e. me, are super sensitive and have to go more drastic with the very low carb.

    If you are interested here are some great resources:

    http://www.dietdoctor.com/lchf

    Check out the side bar in particular for this one: www.reddit.com/r/keto

    http://eatingacademy.com/

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KkdFkPxxDG8
    I've not met many folks who find they have to go low carb to get relief. Glad you know what works for you!
    And congrats on the pregnancy too!!!!!!!
    Are you also gluten free? I've met a few women with PCOS who found themselves finally pregnant after going gluten free.
  • kenzietate
    kenzietate Posts: 399 Member
    I have PCOS and insulin resistance and the only diet that has worked for me is very low carb. I have done the slow carb and regular low carb and usually I will get results for about 10 lbs or so and then I will stall for months no matter what I do. Eating very low carb though I was slowly but consistently losing weight. I also felt SOOOO much better. I am pregnant now so I am obviously not trying to lose weight but I still eat lower carb to make sure that my insulin levels stay fairly normal! Especially if it is true that your disorder is rooted in hormonal imbalance, controlling your insulin levels is really important. Some women, i.e. me, are super sensitive and have to go more drastic with the very low carb.

    If you are interested here are some great resources:

    http://www.dietdoctor.com/lchf

    Check out the side bar in particular for this one: www.reddit.com/r/keto

    http://eatingacademy.com/

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KkdFkPxxDG8
    I've not met many folks who find they have to go low carb to get relief. Glad you know what works for you!
    And congrats on the pregnancy too!!!!!!!
    Are you also gluten free? I've met a few women with PCOS who found themselves finally pregnant after going gluten free.

    Thank you! :)

    In short, no. I don't pay attention to gluten because I have not had an issue specifically with gluten. However when I am eating very low carb the carbs I do eat mostly come from veggies so I guess I would be low gluten then. I honestly have not really paid attention to where gluten can be found so I guess I wouldn't really know though lol.
  • Sabine_Stroehm
    Sabine_Stroehm Posts: 19,263 Member
    Well, congrats either way!
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  • Sabine_Stroehm
    Sabine_Stroehm Posts: 19,263 Member
    I've heard that about gluten as well... primarily because of it's affect on insulin, not because of an allergy (celiacs).

    I went low carb a couple years back and felt amazing... really like my body was just working better. I lost a lot of weight but had to stop when I got pregnant with my son because many of the foods I was eating became sickening to me. I wish I could go low carb again but it's just not sustainable for me. I gave up sugar (outside of some fruit) and refined grain (still eat sprouted wheat). I'm losing weight but the medication I go on tomorrow tends to raise blood sugar levels.

    I'll definitely be researching 'slow carb'.

    Thanks for your responses. :)
    Ezekiel breads are pretty "slow" in the sense we are talking about. Hope you can integrate some sprouted grains. Yummy stuff. Good luck!
  • jorlive
    jorlive Posts: 1
    I just got my copy of the Reder's Digest 2 day Diabetes Diet - I pre-pre diabetic, so wanted to check it out. It looks good and I've started following the type of food guidlines now and will have done 2 weeks of 2 fasting days (650 calories) so far. My days are normally Monday and Friday. I found that if I waited till 11:30 to have a "brunch" the day was much easier to stretch the 650 calories out.
  • NaomiLyn15
    NaomiLyn15 Posts: 388 Member
    I am insulin resistant. There is a cookbook called The Ultra Metabolism Cookbook that I used to get started. Once you figure out what to substitute in your diet, it gets easier. But this cookbook definitely got me going.

    Also, you can add me for support.
  • pinkncrazee
    pinkncrazee Posts: 47 Member
    I am on The Carbohydrate Addicts Diet. I am insulin resistant, first hypoglycemic then pre-diabetic. With this way of eating I have lost 16 pounds in 4 weeks, met most of my nutritional requirements, stabilized my blood sugar, and stay under my alloted calories everyday. All without cravings or very little hunger. I have a personal blog you're welcome to read. I post my meals here and there everyday, so you're welcome to add me. I can't say enough how this WOE has changed my life. Good Luck!

    razing7.blogspot.com
  • Cynchuh
    Cynchuh Posts: 2 Member
    I am Insuline resistant as well and read tons about the Virgin Diet. Once you eliminate the 7 foods that make your body to inflammate from your diet, you´ll be good to go! According to that diet, these are the 7 foods you have to avoid: Soy, Corn, Gluten, Dairy, Sugar and artificial sweeteners, Eggs, Peanuts. If you thinks about it, most of them are related to increased insuline in the blood.
    Happy new year to all!
  • Sabine_Stroehm
    Sabine_Stroehm Posts: 19,263 Member
    I am Insuline resistant as well and read tons about the Virgin Diet. Once you eliminate the 7 foods that make your body to inflammate from your diet, you´ll be good to go! According to that diet, these are the 7 foods you have to avoid: Soy, Corn, Gluten, Dairy, Sugar and artificial sweeteners, Eggs, Peanuts. If you thinks about it, most of them are related to increased insuline in the blood.
    Happy new year to all!
    If those are what's causing your issues. I would worry about cutting so many things out and thinking you can do it for the long run. As an elimination diet to DETERMINE what your issue is, sure.
    Best of luck with whatever you choose!

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