Stabilizing blood sugar is largely controlled by the pancreas through a hormone called insulin. When the body recognizes that blood sugar is elevating the pancreas releases insulin. Insulin then acts as the key that fits the cell receptor door lock. Once insulin interacts with the cellular door it opens and the sugar is able to enter the cell. When the working rhythm among the pancreas, insulin, and the cells are out of harmony, it produces insulin resistance and eventually degenerative diabetes. Prevention and reversal of degenerative diabetes depends on our ability to reduce inflammation and enhance cellular healing processes. This begins with a diet rich in phytonutrient dense vegetables, healthy fat and clean protein sources. Non-starchy vegetables, herbs, & teas are great sources of anti-oxidants and have very low carbohydrate content. Healthy fat sources include coconut products, avocados, olive oil, nuts, seeds, & purified omega-3 fish oil supplements. Healthy protein includes wild-caught fish, grass-fed red meat and free range chicken, turkey, and eggs. These protein and fat sources are extraordinarily critical for rebuilding healthy cell membranes with normalized insulin receptor activity. Powerful anti-oxidant rich, anti-inflammatory herbs such as cinnamon, turmeric, green tea, & ginger help to stabilize blood sugar and reduce cellular inflammation. Insulin resistance also takes form with several nutrient deficiencies including chromium, zinc, & vanadium. Supplementing with chromium picolinate, vanadium citrate, & zinc has been shown to be very effective at enhancing cellular insulin sensitivity.
Posted on: Wed, 07 Aug 2013 11:02:27 +0000
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