Ali Chappell, PhD, MS, RD

Dr. Ali Chappell, PhD, MS, RD

I’m Dr. Ali Chappell, a Registered Dietitian with both an MS and a PhD in Nutrition, specializing in Reproductive Endocrinology. After earning my doctorate, I completed a National Institutes of Health (NIH)-funded postdoctoral research fellowship focused on nutrition, insulin resistance, and PCOS.   Living with PCOS myself is what led me to this work. I’ve dedicated my career to understanding how a Low Insulin Lifestyle can help women better manage their symptoms and feel more in control of their health.   In 2021, I received a grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) I-Corps Program to launch Insara, turning years of research into practical, evidence-based tools for real life.   My goal has always been simple: to make this science easier to understand and actually useful for the women who need it most.

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September 6, 2026 16 min read Health

Low Insulin Is NOT the Same as Low Carb: Here Is What the Difference Actually Means

This is one of the questions I get asked more than almost any other. “What is the difference between a Low Insulin Lifestyle and a low carb diet? Aren’t they the same thing?” This is one of the questions I get asked more than almost any other. “What is the difference between a Low Insulin Lifestyle and...

September 5, 2026 14 min read Health

Do Protein Powders Spike Insulin? What Every Woman With PCOS Needs to Know

One of the most consistent surprises for women with PCOS/PMOS who start learning about insulin is this: whey protein powder can spike insulin more than many carbohydrate-containing foods. One of the most consistent surprises for women with PCOS/PMOS who start learning about insulin is this: whey protein powder can spike insulin more than many carbohydrate-containing foods. This may sound...