by Shane Ellison

I’m often asked, “How can I live to be 100 years old?” My answer is simple, “Just say no to prescription drugs and learn how to control insulin and blood sugar.”
Why? Because the populations that live the longest are naturally highly sensitive to insulin. Conversely, those who die the youngest from conditions [...]

The USDA’s “food pyramid” says you should eat 6 to11 servings of grain-based foods every day, including rice, pasta, bread, and cereal. The one thing all these foods have in common is that they’re starchy and high in carbohydrates.

Starchy, high-carb foods spike your blood sugar levels. This kicks your pancreas into gear, ramping up your blood insulin levels.

Insulin’s a hormone. It tells your body that the “eating is good” so it may as well start storing those excess calories — as fat. So the more insulin your body makes, the more fat your body stores. The more fat your body stores, the more pounds you pack on. The more pounds you pack on, the harder your heart has to work getting you up those stairs [...]