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 […]
Pre-Race Meal on the LCHF Diet: What to eat before running?
We have been getting a lot of questions about what you can eat as a pre-race meal on the LCHF diet when running a race like the Comrades Marathon. Becoming fat adapted and running on the low carb high fat diet takes a change in thinking as much as it takes a change in diet. […]
Low Carb Foods: Can you eat potatoes and sweet potatoes on the LCHF diet?
Today on the Ask Prof Noakes Podcast, we have a low carb foods question and in particular a question about tubers. We chat about potatoes and sweet potatoes and if they fall into the category of low carb foods. Are they allowed on the LCHF diet and which one is better for you, if any? […]
Is low carb chocolate allowed on the LCHF Diet?
The chocoholics have been out in force asking a whole bunch of questions about low carb chocolate. People have seen low carb high fat trail mixes online and a lot of them contain low carb chocolate chips. Are you allowed low carb chocolate on the LCHF diet and if so is it a case of […]
Sugar addiction, as bad as being hooked on cocaine?
Today on the Ask Prof Noakes Podcast we talk about sugar on the Low Carb Healthy Fat diet. We tell you what role sugar plays, and has played in our diets over the years. How evil is sugar really? It is one of those cases that varies on different peoples’ opinions. It is the cause of […]