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If you want to keep your insulin levels low to prevent the chronic diseases associated with hyperinsulinemia, such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and cancer, choose low-protein high-fat dairy. Because butter and cream are high in fat but low in protein, they will help you maintain lower insulin levels.

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High insulin levels are usually the result of an excessive carbohydrate intake from pasta, breads, sweetened beverages or desserts. The glycemic index of foods, which measures their ability to raise your blood sugar levels, is usually proportional to their insulin index, or their ability to make your pancreas secrete insulin. Although the glycemic index of dairy products is low compared to other carbohydrate-containing foods, it has a disproportionately high insulin index, according to a study published in 2005 in the "British Journal of Nutrition." The protein content of dairy, more than its fat content, seems to influence how much your insulin levels will raise after eating.

Whole Milk Vs. Skim Milk

In a controlled study, researchers gave volunteers either a glass of skim milk or whole milk on different occasions and measured the increase in their blood sugar and blood insulin levels, as published in 2005 in the "British Journal of Nutrition." The results show that both skim and full-fat milk elicited similar responses in the blood sugar and insulin levels of healthy participants. Although a glass of milk, independently of its fat content, contains an average of 12 grams of carbohydrates, while a slice of white bread has about 15 grams of carbohydrates, the insulin index of skim and full-fat milk is just as high as that of white bread.

Milk Protein

Researchers studying the high insulin index of milk believe that the types of protein found in milk, either casein, whey or both, stimulate the production of insulin from the pancreas. The protein content of both skim and full-fat milk is similar, which explains why they both have the same ability to raise your insulin levels. Although more studies are needed, this theory suggests that other protein-containing dairy products like yogurt, kefir, dairy-based beverages and cheese, whether they are low or high in fat, can also raise your blood insulin levels.

Low Insulin Index High-Fat Dairy

High-fat dairy products with a very low protein content are not likely to influence your insulin levels at all. If you want to keep your insulin levels low to prevent the chronic diseases associated with hyperinsulinemia, such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and cancer, choose low-protein high-fat dairy. Because butter and cream are high in fat but low in protein, they will help you maintain lower insulin levels.

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