Non-Diet Approach to Insulin Resistance

Non-diet dietitians and Intuitive Eating dietitians that see clients for MNT, this material is for you!

This gentle nutrition advice was created for your clients with insulin resistance because resources that don’t focus on weight loss or portion control are rare.

This material works well for clients with diabetes, prediabetes, PCOS, metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance. It is also effective for clients without a diagnosis but elevated blood sugar, HgB A1C or insulin levels.

It is non-branded and created to print well in color and grayscale.

• Page 1: Intro page explains insulin resistance using the “rusty lock and key” method, quick explanation of diets not working long term and recommends adding nutrient-dense foods instead of restricting.
• Page 2: Non-Diet Tip List: sleep, exercise, stress management, increasing fiber, add protein with carbohydrates, eating every 4-5 hrs and supplements
• Page 3: Lists of carbohydrate foods (without grams/portions) and separates high fiber foods. Denotes carbohydrate foods that are high in protein.
• Page 4: Lists of protein foods (without grams/portions). Lists are separated for animal-based and plant-based. Denotes protein foods that are high in carbohydrates.
• Page 5: Clients love sample menus! 2 day sample menu (without portions) for a high fiber, high protein, “consistent” carbohydrate diet that does not limit sugar. The sample menu is 3 meals and 2 snacks. A disclaimer is also included that it is not meant to be followed perfectly.