[jcousins]

I was eating a typical western high carbohydrate, moderate protein, low fat diet with a modest caloric deficit. Lots of starchy veg, breads, rice and pasta.

I migrated gradually (six months) to a very low carb diet including abstinence from all forms of artificial sweetener. 9g/122g/100g carbs/fat/protein. On the plate that's lots of saturated fat, moderate protein from meat and dairy (largely unprocessed) and huge volumes of green vegetables (but they are simply a vehicle for fat and micronutrients.) I will experiment with abstinence from dairy in the future.

I keep my eating to a six hour window, two meals. The artificial sweetener ban is due to the insulin response they can provoke, which goes directly against my goal - to significantly improve my insulin sensitivity. I hope that is specific enough!

[bakoo]

> The artificial sweetener ban is due to the insulin response they can provoke

I also eat during a 6 hour window and try to keep the carbs at a minimum, and the 18 hour fasting period works wonders for my insulin levels.

Ingesting zero calorie artificial sweeteners during the fasting window have no measurable impact on my insulin.

[sn9]

Protein also promotes an insulin response.

[lisper]

Yes, thank you!