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Low-Carb Diet + Post-Exercise May Aid Woman’s Metabolism that doesn’t occur with Higher-carb meals

2-hour moderate-intensity exercise in the exercise trial; Early PP, early postprandial period; Late PP, late postprandial period.

2-hour moderate-intensity exercise in the exercise trial; Early PP, early postprandial period; Late PP, late postprandial period.

The researchers also found timing of exercise may play a role in how beneficial it is for your metabolism. The study’s senior author, Katarina Borer, said the study illustrates that small changes can make a difference, such as watching the kinds of foods you eat and not exercising at an inappropriate time. The study reported that when people ate 3 meals containing just 30% carbohydrates over a 24-hour period, they had a 30% reduction in their after-meal insulin resistance and insulin levels. People who are resistant to insulin have a higher risk of prediabetes and type 2 diabetes.

When people ate 3 meals containing 60% carbohydrates over 24 hours, there was no s...

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