The INSULIN TRICKS That Shrink Visceral Fat FAST! | Candi Frazier

The Central Role of Insulin [0:00]

• Insulin is the primary hormone responsible for storing and creating fat.
• Many modern health issues are linked to overproduction of insulin, often triggered by specific foods and activities.
• Understanding and managing insulin levels is presented as the key to entering a fat-burning state and restoring hormonal balance.

"Insulin is the master fat storage hormone. It is the only hormone that stores fat and makes fat. And when you target that and you eat accordingly and you live your life accordingly to insulin's rules, magic happens."

Personal Journey and Dietary Experiments [01:15]

• The speaker details trying numerous diets (vegan, keto, carnivore, Whole 30, Paleo) without significant success in changing her body composition or health.
• She experienced health issues like cystic acne and weight gain despite eating "clean" or following popular dietary trends.
• The turning point came from studying her husband, a type 1 diabetic, and learning about insulin's direct impact.

"I tried all the diets myself. I tried everything. I was vegan for seven years. I did keto diet six or seven times."

Understanding Insulin and Blood Sugar [04:11]

• The program's distinction lies in targeting insulin directly and educating individuals on how it functions.
• Insulin is responsible for lowering blood sugar by transporting glucose into cells.
• High insulin levels can lead to hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) if the body overproduces insulin in response to high sugar/carb intake.

"insulin is the master fattorring hormone. It is the only hormone that stores fat and makes fat."

The "Ribeye Effect" and Fat's Impact on Insulin [10:02]

• Observing her type 1 diabetic husband's response, the speaker discovered that even a ribeye steak could cause his blood sugar to spike to over 300 and remain elevated for hours.
• This phenomenon, termed the "ribeye effect," occurs because fat (especially saturated fat) slows down insulin absorption into cells.
• The breakdown of protein into glucose, combined with fat, further exacerbates the blood sugar spike and prolonged high levels.

"fat slows the absorption of insulin. And any type 1 diabetic will tell you that yes, anytime they eat a high fatty food paired with a form of glucose, uh, then they they get high blood sugar."

Modern Food vs. Ancestral Diets [13:46]

• Society often promotes certain foods as "natural" or "healthy," like fruits and vegetables, but these can still disrupt insulin balance.
• Modern fruits are selectively bred to be much higher in sugar than their ancestral counterparts, leading to significant blood sugar spikes.
• The speaker advocates for returning to ancestral eating patterns, which were more aligned with how our bodies are designed to function.

"So, um, we have all these foods out there in the world that are incredibly toxic to us. And then we have these foods that that society thinks are natural foods and that are actually foods that are healthy for you, like the fruit, fruits and vegetables, right?"

The Dangers of Visceral and Ectopic Fat [21:38]

• Domesticated animals and selectively bred plants are designed to produce high amounts of fat and sugar, respectively, contributing to inflammation and fat storage.
• Omega-6 fats, common in domesticated animals, are highly inflammatory.
• Visceral fat (fat around organs) and ectopic fat (fat within muscle) are particularly detrimental and can be assessed through methods like MRI.

"We have clown food. And the clown food is selectively bred plants that were not in the wild that were made to grow huge huge amounts of sugar. And selectively bred animals, which I call um Sesame Street animals, which are the cows, pigs, and chickens."

Reverse Insulin Resistance and "Sleepy Insulin" [38:02]

• Insulin resistance can also develop from undereating glucose or protein, leading to "sleepy insulin" or underproduction.
• This can occur in extreme keto or carnivore diets where fat intake is very high and protein/carbohydrate intake is very low.
• The body needs a balance of glucose and ketones for optimal metabolic function; a lack of glucose can signal the body to slow down metabolism and stop producing insulin.

"So, um, what happens is they don't get their glucose needs met. So, human bodies to hit metabolic nirvana, what I call metabolic nirvana, you should be burning glucose and ketones at the same time."

The Importance of Hydration and Avoiding Coffee [37:42]

• Adequate hydration, particularly with spring water, is crucial, especially when consuming a high-protein diet that can be dehydrating due to metabolic heat.
• Coffee is identified as a significant disruptor; it triggers cortisol, leading to glycogen release and maintaining a sugar-burning state, preventing entry into ketosis.

"So coffee super dehydrating, eating protein where you're creating all this internal metabolic heat by processing the protein is dehydrating you."

Fermented Foods for Gut Health [01:03:51]

• Fermented foods are highly recommended for supporting a diverse and healthy gut microbiome.
• Consuming a variety of fermented foods with each meal is encouraged to introduce beneficial microbes.
• A healthy microbiome is indicated by consistent, well-formed bowel movements (Bristol Stool Chart type 4).

"Yes, we do um exactly what Dr. Sean says. I mean, he's the expert in visceral fat. So, what he says I do, but yes, we do um a variety of fermentss."

The Role of Cold Therapy and Movement [01:05:01]

• Cold plunging is a powerful tool for boosting metabolism and increasing ketone levels, particularly for women.
• Consistent movement, like walking with a weighted vest, lunges, and squats, is beneficial without needing to be overly strenuous.
• The focus should be on enjoyable movement that doesn't induce extreme stress, as intense workouts can sometimes be counterproductive due to cortisol release.

"Cold is definitely a great tool to get into ketosis. Absolutely. Like one of the top besides cutting out all the carbs and and eating the right amount of protein and fat. Uh cold therapy is a big thing."

Vitamin C and Iodine Supplementation [01:13:33]

• The speaker advocates for supplementing with Vitamin C, arguing that humans, unlike many other animals, have lost the ability to produce sufficient amounts.
• Iodine is also highlighted as essential, with anecdotal evidence suggesting it can resolve issues like breast tenderness and even Hashimoto's thyroiditis when used consistently.
• Dr. David Brownstein and Lynn Farrow are cited as experts in the field of iodine and its importance.

"So, um, he believes as well as I do now that it's an epigenetic factor. We have all of the genes to do it. We have all of the, you know, the whole rails are there. It's just not working."

Timing of Meals and Melatonin [01:26:05]

• Eating earlier in the day is recommended because insulin sensitivity is higher in the morning and around noon.
• Consuming meals later at night, when insulin sensitivity decreases and melatonin production is needed for rest and repair, can hinder the body's natural restorative processes.

"So, insulin is most sensitive when the day when the light is out, when you know your cortisol is on, you're active during the day. Um, that's when you're most sensitive to insulin."