<\/span><\/h2>\nA very lean meat is skinless chicken or turkey. Fish, game, and poultry are also considered lean. Red meat, processed meat, and poultry do not fall into this category. Red meat is a major source of saturated fat and contributes to insulin resistance. Meat consumption has increased significantly in the United States and worldwide in recent decades, with red meat accounting for the majority of that increase. This increased risk of CVD may be attributed to the increasing prevalence of insulin resistance among non-diabetics.<\/p>\n
In addition to lean meats, you should eat plenty of unprocessed fruits and vegetables. These foods contain high levels of fiber and essential vitamins and minerals and are relatively low in sugar. Fruits, which often get a bad rap, are an important part of an insulin resistance diet. They provide fiber, essential vitamins, and antioxidants, and are also rich in vitamins and minerals. While the sugar content of fruits can be off-putting, you should include fruit in your meals on a daily basis.<\/p>\n
One study of men and women found that meat consumption was linked to insulin resistance in middle-aged women with no prior diabetes. This association was significantly influenced by the participants' body fat percentage and BMI. The researchers found that women who ate lower meat intake had lower odds of developing IR. But when these factors were adjusted, the association was no longer as strong. The researchers concluded that the meat-IR relationship may be weaker when body fat is controlled.<\/p>\n
Compared to other food groups, eating more meat is also associated with a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Red meat is high in fat, which is a potential cause of insulin resistance in women. The study also found a negative association between red meat intake and insulin resistance among women. Although this association was found after controlling for possible confounding factors, it is still important to eat red meat as part of a healthy diet if you want to improve your chances of preventing diabetes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Making a Shopping List for an Insulin Resistance Diet When making a shopping list for an insulin resistance diet, remember to keep it flexible. Stick to your list of healthy foods, but be open to simple swaps. Instead of buying a costly side dish, substitute it with more affordable vegetables. You can even add a […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1083,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[45],"tags":[54,62,61],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/survivingdiabetes.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1177"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/survivingdiabetes.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/survivingdiabetes.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/survivingdiabetes.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/survivingdiabetes.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1177"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/survivingdiabetes.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1177\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1186,"href":"https:\/\/survivingdiabetes.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1177\/revisions\/1186"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/survivingdiabetes.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1083"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/survivingdiabetes.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1177"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/survivingdiabetes.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1177"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/survivingdiabetes.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1177"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}