Eat Cake to Lose Weight! Can it be true?

 

Early this year, I met an Artinci customer in person, who narrated her inspiring weight loss story of having lost over 18 Kg in 15 months,

All while also ordering an Artinci cake every second day! While this has been my own experience with our products, I was thrilled to hear this validation from another person too! 

It is not hard to see why. Our Almond Flour products - cakes and cookies - are designed to work with your own biology and are based on the first principles of metabolic science. We use 100% almond flour and a sugar-free, low glycemic index (GI) sweetener, both of which are low carb. Why is this important for your health? Here’s where the science gets fascinating.

Insulin: The Key to Weight Gain and Loss

Most of us are familiar with the idea that consuming too many calories leads to weight gain. But what if we told you that there’s more to the story? The real culprit behind weight gain isn’t just calories—it’s insulin, more importantly an excess of it.

When we eat refined carbs, like white bread or sugary foods, our insulin levels spike, sending a signal to our bodies to store fat instead of burning it. High insulin levels prevent the body from burning calories, effectively turning on the “fat storage” switch.

In contrast, foods that don’t spike insulin—like our low-carb, almond-based cakes and cookies —allow the body to burn fat. Since almond flour is low in carbs and rich in healthy fats, it doesn’t trigger those sharp insulin spikes. Instead, it keeps blood sugar stable, promoting fat burning rather than fat storage. 

Of course, this is not just about Almond Cakes. I use the almond cake as a metaphor for other similarly good calorie foods like protein and good fats. 

Why Calorie Counting Alone Isn’t Ever Enough

Traditional weight loss advice often focuses on reducing calorie intake, but research has shown that simply cutting 500 calories a day doesn’t always lead to effective weight loss. This is because the body’s hormonal signals, especially insulin, play a far more significant role in determining when we feel hungry next and also drive unhealthy cravings. 

Food Quality Over Quantity

Not all calories are created equal. Ultra-processed foods often lead to rapid spikes in insulin, while whole, unprocessed foods like almonds have a much gentler effect. That’s why the way food is processed matters. Almond flour is a minimally processed, high-satiety ingredient, meaning it helps you feel fuller for longer, reducing cravings and overeating. Besides, we do not load our products with unnecessary extra additives like cake gels or emulsifiers or dough conditioners. Our recipes are as close to home baking as you can ever get from a food company! 

The Hormonal Factor in Weight Loss

The solution to weight management isn’t found in simply cutting calories but in controlling insulin. Foods that minimize insulin spikes (read high protein foods or good fats) support a hormonal environment conducive to fat loss. It’s why some of our customers have found our almond-based products to be an unexpected ally in their health journeys.

So, the next time you enjoy a slice of our Almond Flour Cake, know that it’s not just a treat—it’s a step you are taking to make your body's biology work FOR you toward better health, powered by smart food choices.