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The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
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The Impact of Fiber on Food Processing and Insulin Spikes
Fiber helps to slow down digestion, resulting in a slower rise in insulin when added to foods like flour. Foods with high fiber content lead to a slower, more natural release of insulin, as opposed to the unnatural spike caused by processed foods with no fiber. This spike in insulin from processed foods can create a pleasurable response due to the release of dopamine, leading to cravings. In contrast, the presence of fiber in food acts as an antidote, slowing down the release of carbohydrates and mitigating the insulin spike.
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