Eat more protein. Eat more fiber. Stop snacking. Snack more. Fast longer. Don’t fast at all.

If you feel overwhelmed by conflicting nutrition advice, you’re not alone — and you’re not doing anything wrong.

In this episode, we break down the most common tools used to support insulin resistance and explain when they help, when they don’t, and why context matters.

This episode is part of our January series on insulin resistance and weight loss and is designed for people with insulin resistance, prediabetes, or type 2 diabetes who want clarity — not extremes.

In this episode, we cover:

How protein supports satiety and blood sugar balance
The role of fiber in glucose absorption and insulin sensitivity
Snacking: when it helps vs when it hurts
Intermittent fasting from a balanced, realistic perspective
How the body naturally produces GLP-1
Why these are tools — not rules

If eating has started to feel stressful or confusing, this episode will help you understand how these strategies actually work in the body so food can feel supportive again.

Jenny Peña is a National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach and a Diabetes Prevention Program lifestyle coach.

She helps busy professionals improve insulin resistance, lower their A1C, lose weight, and build sustainable habits — without extreme diets or burnout.

Through her coaching, podcast, and educational resources, Jenny focuses on helping people understand their metabolism so change feels supportive, not restrictive.

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