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[28 Jun 2011 | No Comment | ]
Why we crave food: Insulin and the Glycemic Index

A lot of our cravings are actually caused by too much insulin – initiated by foods with a high glycemic index.
Fancy Science words? lol, sorry! I let my nerdy science brain get in the way of my English speaking.
Here is the basic idea. When you eat sugar, your body produces something called insulin to bring your blood sugar levels back to a natural balance. Fiber, fats, and protein help to slow down digestion which in turns makes the blood sugar increase slower and thus the insulin response lower and …