Throughout the years, weight gain and obesity have been blamed on various things, from dietary fat to fructose and carbohydrates. While no single factor is usually responsible for weight gain, experts agree that keeping insulin levels in check could help almost everyone who struggles with their weight. In fact, many scientists now believe that the human body has not yet adapted to today's high consumption of carbohydrates and sugar. Throughout evolution, man has thrived on nuts, small amounts of fruit, veggies, seeds and meat. Our insulin response is simply thought to be unadapted to our...

Throughout the years, weight gain and obesity have been blamed on various things, from dietary fat to fructose and carbohydrates. While no single factor is usually responsible for weight gain, experts agree that keeping insulin levels in check could help almost everyone who struggles with their weight. In fact, many scientists now believe that the human body has not yet adapted to today's high consumption of carbohydrates and sugar. Throughout evolution, man has thrived on nuts, small amounts of fruit, veggies, seeds and meat. Our insulin response is simply thought to be unadapted to our...