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5 Nutrition Tips for Insulin Resistance
From a Certified Holistic Nutritionist with insulin resistance
Nutritionists and other health professionals are not immune to health struggles. I’ve been on an emotional rollercoaster ride of a health journey the past few years, as I’ve dug deep to uncover the root causes of things that haven’t felt right or been working properly within my body. Among these issues have been irregular menstrual cycles, unexplained weight gain, extreme changes in energy levels and mood, and worsened anxiety.
Of course, some of these symptoms may be a result of major stress induced by events beyond our control, such as the pandemic, horrific news reports of violence and hate crimes, and the sense of economic uncertainty, in addition to my own personal trials and tribulations. Deep down, however, I knew that something else was going on. Despite leading a generally healthy lifestyle (after all, I am a nutritionist—I know what to do!), things simply weren’t adding up.
Finally, after working with several healthcare practitioners, getting my entire body mass worth of bloodwork done along with other testing, it was determined that I have moderate non-alcoholic fatty liver (NAFLD), insulin resistance, and a hormonal imbalance.
