You think you’re being healthy. 🫠 “Core Power” shake for breakfast. Protein bar between meetings. Protein powder after your workout. But here’s what’s actually happening: Every single one of those is spiking your insulin. 🥤 Here’s the problem with protein powder: Even the “cleanest” brands are PROCESSED….hello it’s a powder. Which means: → No fiber to slow absorption → No healthy fats to stabilize blood sugar → Hits your bloodstream FAST → Your pancreas releases a ton of insulin → Do this 3x a day = constant insulin spikes And after 40, when your hormones are already making you more insulin resistant? This is accelerating the problem. 💡 When protein powder makes sense: ✓ Pre-workout (you WANT fast nutrition) ✓ Post-workout (your body is insulin sensitive) ❌ When it doesn’t: ✗ As meal replacements ✗ Multiple times per day ✗ Your primary protein source ✗ Late at night to “hit your macros” 🍳 What to do instead: If you make a smoothie ensure it has veggies, fat and fibre. ...