Justin Hasselman wrote:
>
> In a manner of speaking, glucagon does reduce insulin. But I prefer
> to say, 'glucagon keeps insulin in check.'  By that I mean that if
> there's enough glucagon in the blood stream, then insulin will be
> secreted much slower. This is why I always eat my protein serving
> before my carb serving - so I can get the glucagon release before
> the insulin release.
>
This point deserves to be underscored, I think.
When I started transitioning into a paleo lifestyle, I'd have a
few bites of the tortillas or corn bread, or whatever, as a
"dessert" at the end of the meal.

Weight loss was still pronounced, though. In part because I was
full enough by that time that I didn't feel compelled to eat the
whole thing and in part, I suspect, because of the slowed insulin
release Justin suggests, and possibly also because all the
vegetable fiber in my stomach at that point may have slowed the
digestion and absorbtion of the carbs...