Metabolism Wants Dessert!

Hi My Loves!

Yesterday, I posted about the sugar and insulin drama happening in women’s bodies.
Today, I want to dive deeper and explain why you should NOT shy away from sugar and carbs—even if you're dealing with insulin resistance.

Dr. Ray Peat’s perspective challenges the mainstream “cut all carbs and sugar” advice.
He emphasized that the right kind of sugars—like those from fruit, honey, and natural sources—can actually:

✨ Support metabolism
✨ Boost thyroid function
✨ Reduce stress hormones
✨ Help heal insulin resistance from the root

Let’s break it down:

🍬 1. Sugar (Glucose) Is Your Cells' Primary Fuel

Your cells prefer glucose over fatty acids for energy.

When you restrict sugar/carbs too much, your body is forced to burn fat, which may sound good—
👉 But it comes at a cost:

• It increases stress hormones like cortisol and adrenaline
  

• These stress hormones, when chronically elevated, can actually worsen insulin resistance
  

• Long-term, this damages your metabolism and can make healing harder

✅ Controlled, high-quality sugars = lower cortisol = healthier metabolism

⚠️ 2. Low Sugar = High Stress Hormones = Worse Blood Sugar Over Time

When you're not eating enough sugar:

• The body raises cortisol to convert muscle tissue into glucose (a process called gluconeogenesis)
  

• This stresses the liver, causes unstable blood sugar, and promotes a cycle of burnout

However, when you eat enough natural sugars:

• You avoid blood sugar crashes
  

• You lower cortisol levels
  

• You actually improve insulin sensitivity over time

✅ Stable, gentle sugar intake = less metabolic stress = better long-term insulin response

🍯 3. Fructose (from Fruits & Honey) Works Differently

Fructose is not the enemy. In fact:

• It doesn’t spike insulin as sharply as glucose
  

• It gets processed mainly in the liver, where it helps replenish liver glycogen (your liver’s sugar storage tank)
  

• A full glycogen tank means:
  

  • Steady energy
    

  • Better blood sugar control
    

  • Enhanced thyroid function

✅ Moderate fructose = healthy liver glycogen = less insulin resistance

🔥 4. Focus on Metabolic Health, Not Just Blood Sugar Numbers

Fixating only on “lowering blood sugar” is a limited approach.
You can have perfect numbers while still:

• Feeling drained

• Running on high cortisol

• Struggling to heal

True healing begins by supporting your metabolism—thyroid, liver, and adrenal health—first.

✅ Support the root (your metabolism) → blood sugar balance follows naturally

🧠 TL;DR

Smart, gentle sugar intake can:

• Nourish your metabolism
  

• Reduce stress hormone load
  

• Support thyroid and liver function
  

• Heal insulin resistance at a deeper level

Unlike extreme sugar restriction, which often backfires 🚫

⚡ Important Notes

• This does not mean go eat candy and soda! 🚫
  

• We're talking about natural sugars, such as:
  

  • 🍊 Ripe fruits

  • 🧃 Fresh orange juice

  • 🍯 Honey

  • 🥛 Raw milk
    

• Always balance sugars with:
  

  • ✅ Protein

  • ✅ Minerals (like calcium, potassium, magnesium)

  • ✅ Good fats

This ensures blood sugar stays stable and digestion stays smooth.

Hopefully, this helps you make more confident, pro-metabolic decisions!
Don’t fear sugar—choose the right kind, in the right way, and with love for your body. 💖

With love,
Zitni Zun ✨