From clinical experience people with high insulin sensitivity optimize their muscle to fat ratio on a higher carb macro-nutrient ratio i.e. 50% carbs, 35% protein, 15% fat. Moderate insulin sensitivity leads itself to more isocaloric eating i.e.30% carbs, 40% protein, 30% fat. Finally people with poor insulin sensitivity do best on low in carbs i.e.50% protein, 35% fat, 15% carbs.
To minimize guess work get a 12 hour fasted insulin and glucose tolerance test along with tracking your sub-scapular and suprailliac skin-folds while following one of the above ratio's.
Just because you follow one of the above ratio's does not mean each meal must fit these ratio's as nutrient timing should be taken into consideration i.e you are more sensitive around workouts so it makes sense to eat more carbohydrates after to optimize your body composition
Normal Insulin Sensitivity and Glucose Tolerance | Excellent Insulin Sensitivity and Glucose Tolerance | |
Fasted Blood Glucose | <100mg/dl | <70mg/dl |
Peak Blood Glucose | <180mg/dl at peak | <130mg/dl |
Time to Maximum Blood Glucose Level | 30-60 minutes | 15-30 minutes |
Time Back to Fasted Glucose Level | 30-60 minutes | 60-90 minutes |
Meal Combinations and Individual Differences
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