The Paleo Solution: The Original Human Diet

Reducing frequent, prolonged insulin spikes by minimizing concentrated carbohydrate consumption is one of the top ways of preserving and enhancing insulin sensitivity, thus minimizing inflammation and fat storage. Insulin is a one-way valve on your fat cells, preventing the release of stored calories for fuel. Many organs enjoy using fat for fuel,

By this point, you are starting to understand how to keep inflammation in your body to a minimum: avoiding sugars, grains, and oxidized oils, while consuming ample plant nutrients and fiber (we’ll cover more in the following chapters before we put it all together in the Plan).