Why do some people get fat? Is it because they eat too much and move too little? Or is it because they eat too many carbs? These questions have divided the weight-loss fraternity for decades. Despite fairly robust research, the causes of obesity are still not fully understood. This is unfortunate, since being overweight increases one’s risk of serious health issues such type 2 diabetes, heart disease and stroke.
There is a clear relationship between weight gain and insulin resistance (the precursor to type 2 diabetes), but what isn’t clear is which comes first: the weight gain or the insulin resistance? Gaining
