365 Changes

The Insulin Cycle

Written by

Craig Constantine

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Every time you eat, insulin rises and your body enters storage mode. Constant snacking keeps insulin chronically elevated—your body never shifts into fat-burning mode. Research shows people with mild post-meal blood sugar dips snack six times more frequently, creating a self-perpetuating hormonal loop.

This companion explores the storage-burning switch, the snacking trap, why “healthy” snacks don’t fix the pattern, and the alternative of eating less often rather than less food. (3 min read)

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