In this episode, Dr. Scott and Tommy discuss the meaning and importance of the term "metabolic health," as well as actionable ways to improve it. So many food calculators and resources are focused on the glycemic index and how foods affect blood sugar, but few get to the root of the problem, which is the insulin effect of food.   Food Insulin Index Analysis by Marty Kendall: Click Here Food Insulin Index v2 by Marty Kendall: Click Here   Joana Araújo, Jianwen Cai, and June Stevens. Metabolic Syndrome and Related Disorders. Feb 2019.46-52. http://doi.org/10.1089/met.2018.0105   Have a question you'd like us to answer? Click here to send it to us or leave us a voicemail we can play on the show!   Show Transcript: www.thefastingforlife.com/blog   If you enjoy the podcast, would you please tap on the stars below and consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it makes a difference in helping bring you the best original content each week. We also really enjoy reading them!   Sign up for the Fasting For Life newsletter at www.thefastingforlife.com   Join the Community on Facebook!   Follow Fasting For Life: www.facebook.com/thefastingforlife www.instagram.com/thefastingforlife