I haven't developed much of a wine palette either. If I don't have the bottle to look at, I literally couldn't tell you if it was a blend, a cab, a merlot or whatever else is out there for reds. Unless it's a really hot day, I stay away from white wine. I prefer the taste of red.
Now getting back to my last post, I neglected to mention that while my calorie intake is about the same, my carb intake averages 52 a day (after subtracting for fiber). So I doubt I ever go into ketosis but that's not the intent, I just want to keep the weight off and stay healthy. My last blood work was excellent all around, including blood pressure. For the first time in years, the doctor did not prescribe blood pressure meds.
For comparison, I was averaging 230 carbs a day before I went back on this diet. I lost 40 pounds in three months and have been losing 2-3 pounds a month since.
I've been keeping careful track of my diet for years using the MyFitnessPal app (free).
My last blood work was excellent all around, including blood pressure. For the first time in years, the doctor did not prescribe blood pressure meds.
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That is great!
It would be interesting if they did more studies comparing around low insulin levels or lack of insulin spikes with cholesterol and triglyceride levels over time. On the face you wouldn’t expect correlation but changes in metabolism, endocrine system, and blood chemistry can be rather complex.