Insulin resistance and healthy snacking!

Insulin resistance occurs when your body's insulin produced by the pancreas is unable to stabilize your blood sugar levels needed by your cells for normal functions. 

As a result, blood sugar levels can fluctuate dramatically after meals. If this condition continues for a long period of time, you may develop prediabetes symptoms or type2 diabetes itself. 

The main thrust of the intervention for symptoms of insulin resistance focuses on a dietary program that promotes weight loss and healthy food choices that are high in fiber and low in fats and sugar. 

The Mayo Clinic recommends smaller portion meals and healthy snacking that helps stabilize blood sugar levels. Eating nuts, vegetables and lean proteins can minimize spikes in blood sugar levels, provide high dietary fiber and promote weight loss due to high protein content, low calories and fats. Protein slows down the digestion of food, making you feel "fuller," and prevents blood sugar level fluctuations. Snacks like beef, turkey and chicken jerky are low in fat and calories.

Jerky Direct jerky meat snacks are high protein snacks that people dealing with insulin resistance can add to their smaller portion meals and/or snacking alternatives throughout the day. 

Stop by my website and check out the the variety of jerky meat snack selections available for your dietary snacking needs.