Metabolic nutrition therapy
Insulin Resistance Nutrition Therapy.
There's often a clinical reason your weight won't shift.
A targeted nutrition protocol designed to improve insulin sensitivity, stabilise blood sugar and restore your body's ability to manage weight — built around your blood work.
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Does this sound familiar?
"I eat well and exercise. So why can't I lose weight?"
Weight that won't budge.
Especially around the abdomen — despite eating carefully and exercising regularly.
Extreme hunger or thirst.
A persistent hunger that doesn't resolve even after eating — and constant thirst.
Sugar cravings and fatigue.
An intense pull toward carbohydrates — especially in the afternoons — and energy that's unpredictable.
Skin changes you've ignored.
Skin tags or darkened, velvety patches of skin around the neck or underarms — a recognised clinical sign of insulin resistance.
These aren't character flaws. They're metabolic signals — and they're measurable.
Also available as a self-paced programme
THE LIViT: Master Insulin Resistance.
Dietitian-designed course for women with insulin resistance, PCOS and thyroid-related weight struggles — built on the same clinical approach as our 1:1 consultations.
10 modules · self-paced
Meal plan, recipes & supplement guides
Designed for women who've tried everything
"Learn to lose weight by working with your hormones — not against them."
Why timing matters
Unaddressed insulin resistance progresses.
Most people don't know they have it until the numbers are already moving in the wrong direction.
Stage 1
Insulin Resistance
Diagnosed by waist circumference plus blood markers including fasting sugar, fasting insulin and HOMA-IR.
Where we intervene
Stage 2
Pre-Diabetes
Fasting sugar 5.6–6.9 mmol/L
HbA1c 5.7%–6.3%
OGTT 7.8–11 mmol/L
Stage 3
Type 2 Diabetes
Fasting sugar >7 mmol/L
HbA1c >6.5%
OGTT >11.1 mmol/L
A weight loss of just 5–7% is clinically shown to reduce the risk of progression. The earlier nutrition is addressed, the more the body responds.
The blood markers that matter
Four tests that reveal what's actually going on.
Most GPs check blood glucose — but that's only part of the picture. These four markers tell us how your body is actually handling insulin.
HOMA-IR
Key marker
Insulin resistance index
Calculated from fasting insulin and fasting glucose. A result above 1.9 suggests insulin resistance is present. The most direct measure available without a hospital procedure.
Fasting Insulin
Often missed
Baseline insulin load
Rarely included in standard blood panels. Elevated fasting insulin means your pancreas is working overtime before you even eat — and can appear normal on paper while insulin resistance is already established.
HbA1c
3-month picture
Glycated haemoglobin
Shows your average blood glucose over 3 months. Values of 5.7%–6.3% indicate pre-diabetes. We use this to track your response to the nutrition protocol over time.
Fasting Glucose
Baseline
Blood sugar at rest
The standard measure — but only one piece. Pre-diabetes range is 5.6–6.9 mmol/L. Read alongside HOMA-IR and fasting insulin, it completes the clinical picture.
Don't have your blood results yet? Bring whatever you have to your Deep Dive — we'll interpret them together and identify what's still missing.
The nutrition protocol
How we address insulin resistance through food.
01
Dietary pattern
Mediterranean & DASH combined
A clinically proven dietary approach — high in polyphenols, healthy fats, wholegrains, vegetables and lean protein. Shown to improve insulin resistance more than other nutritional interventions.
02
Carbohydrate strategy
Quality, timing and distribution
The quality and timing of carbohydrates is essential to reversing insulin resistance. Your meal plan distributes carbohydrate intake optimally — prioritising low-GI, high-fibre wholegrains and vegetables.
03
Meal structure
Personalised meal timing
From intermittent fasting to structured meal frequency — the right approach is matched to your lifestyle, blood results and goals. Research shows meal timing can improve HOMA-IR and fasting glucose independently.
04
Clinical support
Targeted supplementation
Targeted supplementation is a crucial part of the insulin resistance protocol. The right supplements — matched to your specific blood results — meaningfully accelerate your response to the nutrition changes.
On reversibility
"For many patients, insulin sensitivity is significantly improvable through targeted nutrition. A weight reduction of just 5–7% is enough to meaningfully reduce progression risk."
Individual outcomes vary depending on severity, duration and associated conditions. Your Deep Dive assessment maps exactly where you are and what's achievable.
Minette Röth RD · The Nutrition House
Ready to understand your metabolism?
Your first session is The Deep Dive.
A full blood work review and clinical assessment — we'll map your insulin markers and build your nutrition protocol around them.
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