When you eat sugar on an empty stomach, your blood glucose spikes instantly. However, if you eat dessert right after protein, the protein triggers the release of GLP-1 and Peptide YY (satiety hormones). These hormones physically slow down "gastric emptying"—the speed at which food leaves your stomach. This forces the dessert to wait in line, releasing its sugar into your blood in a slow drip rather than a flood, preventing the insulin spike that triggers fat storage.
When you eat sugar on an empty stomach, your blood glucose spikes instantly. However, if you eat dessert right after protein, the protein triggers the release of GLP-1 and Peptide YY (satiety hormones). These hormones physically slow down "gastric emptying"—the speed at which food leaves your stomach. This forces the dessert to wait in line, releasing its sugar into your blood in a slow drip rather than a flood, preventing the insulin spike that triggers fat storage.
