The Link Between High-Fat Diet And Type 2 Diabetes

However, research in the journal Nature Immunology, has found that saturated fat– but not oleic acid in olive oil, can activate immune cells to produce an inflammatory proteinProteins are large molecules consisting of chains of amino acids. Proteins are essential nutrients for the human body – they are a building block of… called interleukin-1beta. This activation can lead to insulinInsulin is a hormone made by the pancreas. It is responsible for making the body’s cells absorb glucose (sugar) from the blood…. resistance and type 2 diabetes because interleukin-1beta then works on various tissues and organs (such as the liver, muscle and fatThere are many different types of fats; polyunsaturated, monounsaturated, hydrogenated, saturated and trans fat. The body requires good fats (polyunsaturated and monounsaturated) in order to…), turning off their response to insulin. This study highlights the importance of avoiding excess ‘bad’ saturated fats from meat and dairy, whereas the anti-inflammatory effects of omega 3 fats (from fish, nuts and seeds) may help counter the production of interleukin-1beta. The highest consumers of omega-3-rich fish are the Alaskans, Inuits and the Japanese, all of whom have a lower risk of metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance.The best advice is to follow my low-GL diet which helps improve insulin-resistance. Eating a low-GL diet works so well, because it reduces intake of the harmful types of fat and carbohydrateCarbohydrates are the primary source of energy for the body as they can be broken down into glucose (sugar) more readily than either protein or… while increasing protein and healthy fats.