2 Ways to Help Improve Metabolism and Insulin Resistance

Metabolism is the way our body (cells) uses fuel (glucose) and convert it into energy (ATP).

Metabolic dysfunction is a deep systemic issue, it takes time to nourish and restore - its not a quick fixes but there are really helpful habits we can incorporate that will be helpful.

When we eat carbs/sugars - glucose is released into the blood and then insulin is released by the pancreas to enable glucose into the cells to be used as fuel for energy and also stored as glycogen for later use.

Insulin resistance is when the cells don’t respond to insulin and cant move glucose from the blood into the cell.

With insulin resistance, glucose levels remain high in the blood which leads to fat storage - rather than the glucose being metabolized and used for energy production.

2 Tips to Improve Insulin Resistance

#1 - Build more muscle

Muscle is a metabolically active organ. It is responsible for a large percentage of glucose disposal out of the blood. The more muscle we have the more it will work to uptake glucose out of the blood and used for energy production.

Studies have shown walking after eating a meal improves glucose levels and glycemic response.

#2 - Cinnamon

Cinnamon is a spice that has been shown over and over to have insulin sensitizing properties. A 2010 study in the Journal of Diabetes Science and Technology showed when compared to other herbs and spices for insulin like activity, cinnamon was 20x more efficient in insulin potentiating activity. Cinnamon increases insulin senstivity and glucose transport.

Find ways to incorporate more cinnamon into your life and it too: coffee, yogurt, smoothies, cinnamon tea.