Dear Steve,

DID YOU KNOW why one of our wellness tenets is to never eat a carbohydrate alone?

Yet another study, this from The Journal of Nutrition, found that in people without diabetes, adding protein to a carbohydrate-containing meal elicits physiologically significant reductions in glucose. Adding protein also improved glucose reductions in those with type 2 diabetes.

Not only does having protein or healthy fat with carbohydrates slow down the absorption of glucose, it also brings on satiety faster.

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Steve: In last week's issue, I discussed recent developments with regard to GLP-1 agonists, the class of medication for weight and blood sugar management that includes Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro. Because of the fear of side effects and ineffectiveness, here are ways you can mimic the positive effects of GLP-1 agonists without side effects.

Akkermansia Muciniphila

Results of a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial in Gut revealed that pasteurized Akkermansia (beneficial anaerobic gut bacterium) demonstrated significant improvements in insulin sensitivity, decreased insulin levels, reduced plasma total cholesterol, and decreased body weight, fat mass, and hip circumference when compared to the placebo group.

Fiber

While fiber won’t have the same drastic effects as a GLP-1 agonist, fiber can increase GLP-1 secretion through the molecules that are produced once the fiber is metabolized. These are called short-chain fatty acids.

Bad Carbohydrate Restriction

Eliminating all carbohydrates for body mass reduction is a bad idea. However, eliminating bad carbohydrates is a great way to practice healthy carbohydrate restriction. Added sugars, refined grains, and malabsorbed grains would all fall under the category of bad carbs. Whereas fruit and vegetables, especially raw vegetables, are wonderful carbs.

Taste Bud Conditioning

Leaning into consuming foods with sour and bitter tastes slows insulin release, balances blood sugar, increases satiety, and mutes our conditioned behavior towards sweet tastes.

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Screening for genetic predisposition of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), adiponectin, and FTO Alpha-Ketoglutarate Dependent Dioxygenase (FTO) have a strong effect on body mass and can be modified with lifestyle changes.

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Adipose (fat) tissue is an endocrine organ that secretes numerous molecules and proteins that are capable of modifying immune responses. For instance, increasing fat mass enhances the presence of the pro-inflammatory substances that promote insulin resistance. Resolving inflammation alters this adverse process.

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