Do Bacon and Eggs Raise Insulin? The Surprising Truth About Protein, Fat, and Your Metabolism
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5 min read
While eggs themselves have a low glycemic index, it is a little-known fact that both bacon and eggs *do* cause an insulin response, challenging the common misconception that only carbohydrates affect this hormone. The nuanced relationship between protein, fat, and insulin is better understood through the Food Insulin Index, which reveals a more complete picture of a food's metabolic impact.