Is it too late to start the LCHF diet just before a Cycle Tour?

On this edition of The Prof Noakes Podcast, we have a question in from a cyclist wanting to know if it is too late to change your diet to LCHF. Brad Brown finds out from Prof Noakes what the ideal time period is to make changes in your diet before embarking on the Cape Town Cycle […]

What is the risk in taking carbs once fat adapted?

On this edition of The Prof Noakes Podcast, James Preston chats to Prof Noakes regarding a question submitted by Robin Beetge.  Robin would like to know what the risk is of a negative glycaemic response of eating or drinking high carb glycaemic foods during a race from the tables for example, once fat adapted. Particularly running ultra […]

Are eggs damaging to your health?

On today’s edition of the Ask Prof Noakes Podcast, James Preston chats to Prof Noakes about a question on research that does not support LCHF.  There is a belief that a recent Harvard study found that eggs are not as benevolent as the prof suggests they are. It seems that every food guru has his […]

THE NOAKES FOUNDATION FOOD LISTS

The Noakes Foundation, in partnership with the the amazing The Banting Pocket Guide co-authors, Bridgette Allan and Bernadine Douglas, have released their own Green, Orange, and Red lists. The lists are designed to be an easy and accessible summary of what should and should not be eaten when following a LCHF lifestyle. Print them out […]

Low Carb and women

On today’s  edition of the Ask Prof Noakes Podcast, James Preston chats to Prof Noakes regarding women on the low carb diet. He has a question from Dubai claiming low carb has wrecked women’s hormones and reproductive health. We find out here that many of the symptoms being experienced are often caused by a low carb low […]

LCHF CREW FINISH THIRD IN CAPE TO RIO RACE

Cape Town – South African entrant Lion of Africa Vulcan has finished third in the 2017 Cape2Rio Yacht Race. Vulcan completed the Atlantic crossing on January 16, and is the first South African boat to complete the 2017 edition of the prestigious event. An incredible result considering that the Vulcan boat was not designed for […]

Is cholesterol a risk factor for heart disease in women?

Welcome onto this edition of the Ask Prof Noakes Podcast. James asks Prof Noakes about cholesterol and menopause. We find out what the latest research is on cholesterol  and the LCHF lifestyle and if women need to be worried about cholesterol and high fat in their diet. If you would like to subscribe to the podcast in […]

Is fat causing your weight loss plateau on the LCHF diet?

James Preston gets to ask Prof Tim Noakes Shirley Eveleigh’s question on the Ask Prof Noakes Podcast today. Shirley wanted to know if it is possible to eat too much fat on the LCHF diet. Prof Noakes thinks in this case, fat might not be the problem. If you would like to subscribe to the […]

Does the human brain need carbohydrates to function optimally?

On this edition of the Ask Prof Noakes Podcast, James Preston chats to Prof Tim Noakes about the role of carbohydrates when it comes to brain function in human beings. If you would like to subscribe to the podcast in iTunes, simply click here. Content hosted by iono.fm