If you're always hungry, struggle with weight around your middle, and have trouble burning fat, you may be insulin resistant. Listen as Dr. Fiona McCulloch explains the signs of insulin resistance and how chronically elevated insulin levels can wreak havoc on your weight and your health. Plus, find out why the glycemic index doesn’t tell the whole story, and learn the metric that you should opt for instead. Dr. McCulloch shares her novel approach to maintaining healthy insulin levels using food insulin demand, as well as her top diet and lifestyle strategies to help you increase your insulin sensitivity so you can jumpstart fat burning and feel better again!   Freebies From Today’s Episode Get Dr. Fiona McCulloch’s free Insulin Demand Chart by going to JVirgin.com/insulindemand   Main Points From Today’s Episode Researchers noticed that certain foods classified as low on the glycemic index were causing an unexpected surge in insulin levels. A new metric called the Food Insulin Demand gives you more information on how foods impact your insulin levels. When your body is flooded with insulin at the wrong times, your cells begin to remove insulin receptors so they don't let too much sugar in, causing you to secrete even more insulin. Chronically elevated insulin levels lock your fat-burning doors and trigger fat storage. Dr. McCulloch recommends adding protein, healthy fats, and lots of fiber to your menu to balance blood sugar and insulin levels. The Insulin Demand Chart gives you more information to help you choose the best foods.   Episode Play-By-Play [1:57] Dr. Fiona McCulloch’s career briefing [3:54] How did Dr. McCulloch become interested in hormones and women’s health? [5:05] The inspiration behind Dr. McCulloch’s decision to become a naturopathic doctor [5:43] Dr. McCulloch discovered that she had a condition called Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). [7:52] Common pitfalls that women encounter when trying to lose weight [9:37] What is insulin and why is it so important for our health? [10:54] How does insulin relate to the foods you’re eating? [11:20] Researchers noticed a discrepancy between certain foods on the glycemic index and insulin response. [11:55] A new metric called Food Insulin Demand takes into account how much a food raises your insulin levels. [12:46] The negative consequences of chronically elevated insulin levels [14:24] What is the Insulin Demand Chart and how does it help? [16:48] Dr. McCulloch recommends adding protein, healthy fats, and lots of fiber to your plate to balance blood sugar levels. [18:21] Signs of insulin resistance and how to test for it [20:29] Tips to become more insulin sensitive [23:37] How to use the Insulin Demand Chart [24:13] Bananas, mangos, and other tropical fruits are all high on the Insulin Demand Chart. [25:38] Starting your morning with the right breakfast sets your metabolic tone for the day! The perfect and easiest way to do this is with JJ Virgin’s All-In-One Paleo-Inspired Protein Shake. [26:33] Listener’s question: Why do you say, “No Whey” when it comes to protein powder? [28:10] Dairy is one of the most common food sensitivities, plus it raises insulin levels. [29:20] What to look for in a protein shake   Mentioned in this episode: JJVirgin.com/insulindemand https://jjvirgin.com/FBDPlus http://jjvirgin.com/FBOmegaUltra http://jjvirgin.com/FBPaleoChocShake jjvirgin.com/challenge JJ Virgin Official Facebook page JJ Virgin on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices