Depression, a common form of chronic stress, causes hyperactive responses to stress and a
chronically elevated
levels of cortisol, which undoubtedly will lead to a
chronically elevated
level of
blood sugar.23 We already know that cancer cells are fueled by
glucose and people with
higher serum
glucose levels have an increased risk of cancer.24 One of the main goals of a caveman diet is to minimize any spikes in
blood glucose levels and to keep them
chronically low.
Some prominent (but not necessarily right) people recommend for those on a HFLC diet, a 1 - 2 times per week
high carb load, supposedly to prevent
chronically low insulin
levels,
high blood glucose levels, and «physiological insulin resistance».