Feb 03 2025 8 mins
In today's episode, we're focusing on what we can do to build strength for life and identifying hidden culprits of muscle loss.
Coming in at #1 (and probably of no surprise) is refined flours and added sugars.
They have a special affinity for degrading muscle health. When we eat foods like white bread, pastries, or sugary snacks, our body responds with an insulin surge to bring that blood sugar back down.
Over time, frequent spikes like this can lead to insulin resistance, where muscles struggle to absorb the glucose and amino acids they need for repair and growth.
This isn’t just a challenge to maintain energy, it directly impacts our ability to maintain and build muscle. Ultra-refined carbohydrates (think standard bread, cracker, chips) and added sugars feed the inflammatory cascade in our body.
When we have chronic low grade inflammation, the muscle repair process is downgraded, leaving us weaker and more prone to injury. Instead of rebuilding muscles after a workout, the body is sending its resources to curb inflammation.
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