These Mediterranean Foods Lower Insulin More Than Ozempic

About this video

• Video Title: These Mediterranean Foods Lower Insulin More Than Ozempic
• Channel: Thomas DeLauer
• Speakers: Thomas DeLauer
• Duration: 00:07:52

Overview

This video explains how the Mediterranean diet can naturally increase GLP-1 levels, similar to how Ozempic works, by promoting a healthier gut microbiome and reducing inflammation. It suggests specific foods to incorporate into one's diet to achieve these benefits without medication.

Key takeaways

• GLP-1 and its function: GLP-1 (Glucagon-like peptide-1) is a messenger from the gut to the brain that signals the pancreas to produce insulin, helps regulate appetite, and improves insulin sensitivity.
• Ozempic vs. Mediterranean Diet: While Ozempic (semaglutide) is a GLP-1 receptor agonist that mimics these effects, the Mediterranean diet can naturally boost GLP-1 levels through dietary changes.
• Butyrate production: The diversity of foods in the Mediterranean diet leads to the production of butyrate, a short-chain fatty acid produced from fiber fermentation in the gut, which helps increase GLP-1 levels.
• Benefits of the Mediterranean Diet: Beyond boosting GLP-1, the diet's polyphenols, like quercetin found in onions and capers, can improve glucose uptake into muscle cells, reducing the need for insulin. It also helps reduce inflammation by tightening gut junctions and limiting the leakage of harmful substances into the bloodstream.
• Practical dietary additions: To gain these benefits, the video recommends adding fiber-rich foods like artichokes, asparagus, apples, chia seeds, and flax seeds. It also suggests reducing saturated fat intake and opting for leaner protein sources.