Insulin resistance occurs when the muscle and fat cells in the body become resistant to the insulin hormone. Nutrition and insulin resistance have a strong connection.

Insulin resistance is a form of diabetes mellitus known as type II diabetes. This condition is also known as non insulin dependent or adult onset diabetes. However, the affects of poor nutrition and insulin resistance are becoming extremely evident in our children. More and more children are being diagnosed with insulin resistance each year due to poor diets, limited activity, and increased body mass index.

Insulin is a hormone that is produced by the pancreas. The insulin hormone is used by the fat and muscle cells to absorb and metabolize blood sugar. When the cells become resistant to the insulin hormone, this process cannot occur as it should. Thus, blood sugar levels rise and type II diabetes is born. A diet high in sugar …