Letâs keep insulin low, {NAME}. Insulin is NOT the enemy. But it still should be managed. We do know one thing based upon the research⦠Insulin being elevated does indeed stand in the way of fat loss (it inhibits lipolysis). But we cannot always be in fat-loss mode, that is also very unhealthy, even if we have wait to lose. Itâs a balance of keeping insulin low, but along with strategic spikes (usually after workouts, or maybe a little before sleep to help you sleep better). Hereâs a list of foods that BARELY spike insulin so that you can have snacks that inhibit fat-loss a little bit less. 1) Ghee: I know that it sounds silly to snack on ghee, and I donât expect you to just gobble it down by the spoonful, but it is one of the few foods that has virtually no insulin spike. Even butter has milk solids that can cause a bit of a spike, whereas ghee, itâs all been removed, so youâre scott free. Now, if you get cravings, and youâre in control, it would be a good idea to have a tablespoon of ghee. I think youâll notice that it quickly controls cravings but itâs also a snack that you can have with very little impact on insulin, so even though there are calories, you will bounce out of "snack mode" very quickly. 2) The only ZERO Carb Nut that exists - Itâs called Sacha Inchi (itâs technically a seed). It has zero grams of net carbs because there are 5 grams of fiber. But what makes it unique is that some of the research that investigated sacha inchi oil over other oils suggests that sacha inchi seeds contain certain fats that improve insulin levels. Interestingly enough, Sacha Inchi is a very high protein nut, so in theory, protein would spike insulin, but because of the fiber content and fat profile, there is pretty much no spike. Thereâs really only one company that makes Sacha Inchi accessible, Theyâre called Brass Roots. They have some really amazing flavors. [Sea Salt and Vinegar](
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