We talk a lot about health goals: energy, strength, vitality, and feeling good in our own skin. But underneath it all, there’s one quiet hormone running the show:
Insulin.
Insulin is the gatekeeper of your energy; it decides whether you burn fuel or store it.
When you’re insulin sensitive, your body uses energy efficiently, your hunger signals make sense, and your weight naturally finds its balance.
When you’re insulin-resistant, everything starts to feel harder. Your metabolism feels like it’s stuck in the mud, energy dips, hunger rises, cravings take over, and you're not burning fat.
What is Insulin?
Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas. Its job is to move glucose from your bloodstream into your cells so it can be used for energy.
When your diet is carb-heavy, glucose becomes your primary fuel source, and insulin rises to manage it.
But when you are in ketosis (on a low-carb diet), the body relies primarily on ketones for fuel instead.
This keeps insulin low and steady, allowing it to rise only when the body truly needs it.
What Does It Mean to Be Insulin Sensitive?
Being insulin sensitive means your body responds well to insulin.
• Your cells easily absorb glucose,
• Your blood sugar remains steady
• Your hunger cues feel natural
• Your body maintains a healthy weight range, without obsession or restriction.
It’s a state of metabolic freedom, where your body runs efficiently, switching smoothly between ketones and glucose when needed.
A well-tuned machine.
What Leads to Insulin Resistance?
Modern life doesn’t make it easy to stay insulin sensitive.
Insulin resistance can develop when we:
• Constantly snack on refined carbs
• Sit too long and move too little
• Experience chronic stress
• Don’t get enough sleep
• Rely on processed foods and inflammatory seed oils
Over time, these habits chip away at our insulin sensitivity and metabolic health.
The result is energy crashes, stubborn weight gain, and a sense of disconnection from our body.
We’re left feeling numb and out of control.
How to Support Healthy Insulin Sensitivity:
Daily choices make a big difference:
• Eat whole, nutrient-dense foods, especially protein and animal fats.
• Keep carbs to a minimum.
• Move daily, walk, lift, play. Your muscles are like glucose sponges.
• Prioritise deep restorative sleep. Even one bad night can affect insulin the next day.
• Manage stress - cortisol and insulin are tightly linked.
• Stay consistent, it’s not about restriction, it’s about rhythm and lifestyle.
At Homegrown Primal, we promote an animal-based approach for a reason. To support your body's balance.
Our products contain bioavailable nutrient-dense organ meats that deliver protein and minerals, providing stable energy and a steady metabolism.
Why It Matters:
Insulin doesn’t just control blood sugar. It influences:
• Mood
• Focus
• Recovery
• Fat-burning
• Long-term cardiovascular health.
When insulin is working for you, everything feels clearer: energy, hunger, performance, all add up to peace of mind.
If your goal is natural weight balance, supporting insulin sensitivity is one of the most powerful steps you can take.
Focus on metabolic harmony, eat a species-appropriate diet, give your body the fuel it was designed for, and it’ll become a fat-burning machine.
