Carbohydrate metabolism vs fat adaption: What to eat before a marathon
Today we look at what should you be eating in the days leading up to a big event like a marathon, Ironman or the Comrades Marathon when you are on the LCHF Diet. It all boils down to your carbohydrate metabolism or if you’re fat adapted. If you are still carbohydrate adapted, you will need […]
Train Low Race High – Being fat adapted and racing on carbohydrates
We have been getting a lot of questions submitted about what it means to train low race high on the LCHF diet. An example of an athlete using this train low race high strategy is Bevan McKinnon. Bevan was the first age grouper home at IM New Zealand this year. He is totally fat adapted […]
Leg cramps and the LCHF Diet: Does a low carb diet prevent cramping?
Today we look at the relationship between leg cramps and LCHF diet. Some runners on the low carb high fat diet swear by it, others blame it. What is the latest thinking surrounding the LCHF diet and cramping as well as is there is anything you can do to avoid leg cramps. If appears that […]
Weight Gain on the LCHF Diet: Can you pick up weight eating like this?
We have another very interesting question to answer today. The vast majority of people who are switching to the LCHF way of life are doing so because of the lifestyle benefits, particularly in order to lose weight. We have however received this question quite a few times over the last few months. On today’s edition […]
The hormonal effect of the LCHF diet on female runners
On today’s episode of The Ask Prof Noakes Podcast we take a look at what effect the LCHF diet has on women from a hormonal point of view. Prof. Tim Noakes tells us about the advantages to women following the LCHF diet and how it helps to balance the hormones. Transcription: We have been receiving quite […]
Ketosis and LCHF- Must you be in ketosis on the low carb diet?
Today on the Ask Prof Noakes Podcast we discuss ketosis and the role it plays on the LCHF diet. Is it vital to be in a state of ketosis in order to get the full benefits of the Low Carb High Fat/Banting diet? The simple answer is no you do not. To be in complete ketosis […]
Salt on the LCHF Diet – Should you cut it out?
Today on The Ask Prof Noakes Podcast we look at salt. Salt has often been attributed to high blood pressure and has also been blamed for many other health issues over the years. Professor Tim Noakes tells us what role salt plays on the LCHF diet. Transcription: Salt or Sodium serves a vital purpose in the […]
Low carb diet side effects: What to look out for on the LCHF diet?
On this episode of The Ask Prof Noakes Podcast, we got a question in from Janet in Philadelphia. Janet asked about low carb diet side effects as she is suffering from dizzy spells, she feels nauseous and she also feels tired and lethargic. She wanted to know if these are common low carb diet side […]
Chickpeas and lentils on the LCHF diet – Are legumes allowed?
Today on the Ask Prof Noakes Podcast, we talk about legumes on the LCHF Diet. Are foods like chickpeas and lentils allowed when eating a low carb high fat or banting diet? There are pros and cons to eating legumes, the biggest issue being the presence of anti-nutrients. While they do have a good nutritional […]
Post run meal on the LCHF diet – What should you eat after running?
Today on the Ask Prof Noakes Podcast, we discuss what you should eat as a post run meal on the LCHF diet. Over the years a lot has been said for chocolate milk to be the best recovery drink. We find out would be the best post run meal on the Low Carb High Fat […]