Our Story
Founded by women with hormonal and blood sugar imbalances, it is our goal to make it easy for all people to fuel on-the-go while taking care of their bodies and the planet.
Drew has PCOS + insulin resistance
When co-founder Drew was diagnosed, she tried to follow doctors orders: exercise and eat a low carb/sugar diet. But, the protein bars she was eating were driving her symptoms crazy: acne, hair loss, weight gain, stress, and more!
They were either high in protein, but filled with artificial ingredients that messed with her hormones -- or they used natural ingredients, but spiked her blood sugar.
Making a better bar
Drew met Emily at NYU while she was finishing her Master's in Food Studies. They bonded over a similar struggle to eat for their hormone health.
Soon they recruited a medical advisory board and launched Resist to make it easy for ALL to snack for balanced hormones & blood sugar on the go.
Our Medical Advisory Board
At Resist Nutrition, we are committed to staying on the cutting edge of scientific research around hormone and blood sugar health. That is why we have a medical advisory board of doctors and practitioners helping us make the best products for holistic nutrition.
Dr. Ami D. Patel
PharmD, BPCS, PCOS Coach
Dr. Patel is a board certified pharmacotherapy specialist and a licensed clinical pharmacist specializing in internal medicine and preventative healthcare. She podcasts and consults on PCOS through her company, PCOS Holistic Coach.
Dr. Samuel Lederman
OB/GYN, FACOG
Dr. Lederman is Board Certified in OB/GYN with 32 years of experience. He lectures nationally and internationally. For the past 17 years, he has directed clinical trials on PCOS, birth control, UTI’s, weight loss, and vaccinations to name a few.
Dr. Gloria Hakkarainen
OB/GYN, FACOG, FASBP, FABAAM
Dr. Hakkarainen is triple Board Certified in Obstetrics & Gynecology, Bariatric Medicine & Anti-Aging, and Integrative Medicine. She specializes in functional medicine and hormonal health and is a professor of the Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine.
👩🔬 Woman-Founded & Woman-Owned
Resist Nutrition is proudly woman-founded and woman-owned. Drew and Emily started Resist after experiencing firsthand how difficult it is to find clean, blood sugar-friendly snacks — especially for women managing PCOS, insulin resistance, and hormonal imbalances. Every decision we make is rooted in that lived experience.
🔬 Clinically Tested
We don't just claim our bars are blood sugar-friendly — we proved it. An independent clinical trial by Altus Research (following ISO 26642 standards) showed Resist bars produce a gradual blood sugar response of just 10–20 mg/dL over 90 minutes with no spike or crash, outperforming three leading competitors. See the full study →
🌱 Plastic Neutral & Sustainable
We're committed to taking care of the planet, too. Resist is plastic neutral — we offset the plastic used in our packaging. We donate 1% back to causes we believe in, and our bar wrappers are free of harmful chemicals like BPA and phthalates.
🩺 2,143+ Clinicians Trust Us
Over 2,143 healthcare practitioners recommend Resist bars to their patients. Our Medical Advisory Board of board-certified physicians guides our formulation, ensuring every bar meets the highest standards for metabolic health. Meet the board →
