Insulin: friend or foe?

mgraffeo

Being a formerly fat guy (FFG), I've spent an inordinate amount of time reading up on how preventing big spikes in insulin is desirable for weight management.

So, I've been pretty surprised to learn about how important insulin is in recovery and muscle building.  Which has lead me to realize how much I've been sabotaging my own recovery over the last few years, in fear of raising insulin levels.

Short summary here.  Given how ill-informed I was on the topic, I figured that others may also have been going down the same road. 

Interested to hear about anyone's experience in learning how to use this information to their benefit.

 

Norton

Excellent link.

It's a complex puzzle, isn't it? I'm looking forward to the WSM replies.

Brian Quarton [OLD]

http://www.health24.com/fitness/Diet_Supplements/16-481-512,73175.asp
Complex indeed.

penlynwilson

Both ar excellent links and illustrate that we each have to eat in the manner that works best for us. For some, a high-carb diet works, for others a high-carb diet is detrimental. The key is to play around and find out what works for you.