206 – Living a low insulin lifestyle and it’s benefits with PCOS [Podcast with Ali Chappell]
One of the major symptoms of PCOS is elevated insulin levels. Elevated insulin levels in the body is considered a key indicator in acquiring insulin resistance (IR) which, unchecked, eventually can lead to diabetes. Ali Chappell join Dr. Vinu to discuss what living a low insulin lifestyle looks like and how to do it. Ali Chappell is Registered Dietitian with a MS and PhD in nutrition and metabolism, specializing in reproductive endocrinology.
Ali is the founder of Lilli Health is a comprehensive nutrition education and wellness company dedicated to supporting patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). This episode has evidence based practical tips to lower insulin levels while having PCOS.
Tune in as they discuss:
- What insulin resistance is and what causes it
- What foods spike insulin
- What foods are low insulin
- Intermitting fasting pros and cons for insulin resistance
- What whey protein really is and where it originally came from
- The difference between glycemic index and insulin resistance
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Ali Chappell is Registered Dietitian with a MS and PhD in nutrition and metabolism, specializing in reproductive endocrinology. Ali is the founder of Lilli Health is a comprehensive nutrition education and wellness company dedicated to supporting patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
Lilli Health is built on the foundation of a low insulin lifestyle, represented by the acronym Lilli. Through extensive research spanning over a decade, we have focused on studying the benefits of a low insulin lifestyle for women with PCOS. Now, we are thrilled to bring this valuable information out of medical journals and directly into the hands of PCOS patients who are seeking support and guidance.
