When it comes to health and weight management, the choices we make about what we eat can have a profound impact. One aspect that often goes under the radar is the role of dairy in our diet. Recent studies and personal experiences suggest that dairy may not be as innocuous as we once thought, especially when it comes to its potential effects on insulin production and weight loss.
The Dairy-Weight Loss Conundrum:
For many, dairy has been a staple in their diets, providing a rich source of nutrients. However, some individuals, particularly those who are insulin-resistant, might be surprised to learn that dairy could be hindering their weight loss goals. It turns out that, for some, the insulin response to dairy can be almost as significant as the response to sugar.
Coach❤️Theah Experiments and Observations:
Many individuals have reported experiencing weight loss stalls and difficulty in managing blood sugar levels when consuming dairy. Upon closer inspection, it appears that cutting out dairy for a period can lead to renewed success in weight loss and blood sugar management for myself.
The Role of Fat in Dairy:
While lactose in dairy may lead to a short-term rise in glucose, the fat content in dairy can extend this elevation over a more extended period. Many individuals have reported remarkable weight loss results by eliminating full-fat dairy and nuts from their diets, suggesting a complex interplay between various components in dairy products.
Dairy tends to be a low satiety food
The low-satiety foods listed below have a lower protein %, higher energy density and less calcium, potassium, iron fibre and vitamin C per calorie.
These foods are easy to overeat. You will experience less satiety per calorie. So, if you're watching your weight, you might want to limit these foods.
sour cream - 13%
cheddar cheese - 29%
feta cheese - 30%
brie cheese - 31%
blue cheese - 35%
Swiss cheese - 36%
mozzarella (whole milk) - 37%
goat cheese - 38%
camembert cheese - 39%
gouda cheese - 39%
If you choose to eat dairy, here is how to navigate & buy the best quality dairy
Coach❤️Theah
🥇Top Choice: Organic Grass Fed (Free of hormones, antibiotics, GMOs, pesticides, synthetic fertilizer and 100% grass fed).
🥈Runner Up: Organic (All of the above except not 100 % grass fed, which could mean grain finished).
THE RIGHT QUESTIONS TO ASK IN THE DAIRY AISLE
Were the cows fed anything other than grass including grains, meat by-products, corn, soy?
Were they ever given synthetic hormones or antibiotics?
Today's Actions:
✅Avoid Dairy & Snacking
✅Get some exercise 🏃♀️🏋️
✅Choose Supportive foods & eat mindfully
✅Get some Sunshine 🌞
✅Go to bed On-time 🛌🕙
Micro Workout Suggestions (pick 3)
❤️ 20 Jumping Jacks per minute for 5 minutes or run in place or butt kicks
❤️Air Squats every time you get a text message
❤️ 20 second plank during a commercial break
❤️ 20 squats while you wait for coffee
❤️ 3 sets of push-up (counter pushups while coffee brews)
❤️ Kettlebell swings during a commercial or phone call
❤️ Walk in place or around the car as you fuel up
❤️Pick 3..... consider that a win. We will build on these core strength micro workouts as we move forward in the challenge.
❤️Try to make it fun and a "habit" during the day....
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