Marty Kendall, Author at Optimising Nutrition

How to Optimise Type-1 Diabetes Management (Without Losing Your Mind)

When it comes to optimising metabolic health and blood sugar management, there are many similarities between how to approach Type-1 Diabetes, Type-2 Diabetes, or other conditions related to poor metabolic health. But because people with Type-1 Diabetes must constantly measure and actively manage their blood glucose and insulin, we can learn a lot from how …

The Perils of Belief-Based Nutrition

by Marty Kendall

My unique life trajectory—which we will get into in this article—has led me to develop ‘healthy scepticism’ towards mainstream nutrition advice and popular dietary fads. As an engineer, I believe in data. For me, good data analysis = truth. I have spent a lot of time creating quantitative systems to cut through the noise and …

Moving on… After the Data-Driven Fasting Challenge

by Marty Kendall

As we head towards the end of the Data-Driven Fasting 30-Day Challenge, many people ask about what’s next and what they can do to dial in WHAT they eat (rather than just WHEN). We’re big believers in keeping things as simple as possible to allow you to master one new skill at a time. If …

Other Things That Affect Your Blood Sugars (Other Than Food)

by Marty Kendall

As you progress through your Data-Driven Fasting journey, you will start to notice how different things other than food influence your blood sugars. A deeper understanding of these various factors will help you to better interpret the number you see on your meter. 9.1 Many Things Affect Your Blood Sugars As noted by Dr Jason …

Troubleshooting Your Blood Sugars and Intermittent Fasting

by Marty Kendall

This section of the Data-Driven Fasting FAQs answers questions that arise in the challenges as people troubleshoot their journeys towards optimal weight and metabolic health. 8.1 Does Insulin Resistance Make It Harder for Me to Lose Weight? There is a common misconception that being insulin resistant or having Type2 Diabetes makes it harder to lose …

Understanding Your Unique Metabolism

by Marty Kendall

Your body is a fascinating and complex organism that adapts to the stresses of any new environment to keep you alive. By exposing yourself to bursts of stress like Data-Driven Fasting, your body can adapt to thrive. When you start out with DDF, all you need to do is follow the process without overthinking it. …

Winning the Mind Game

by Marty Kendall

The ultimate goal Data-Driven Fasting is to guide you to understand your true hunger signals and get to know Lizzy. Not only will you learn to tame it by giving it what it wants when it needs it, but you will also learn to listen to it and trust your appetite signals and respond …

WHAT to Eat

by Marty Kendall

Data-Driven Fasting initially helps you solve the WHEN to eat side of the nutrition equation. You can make a lot of progress just by waiting until your blood glucose gives you the go-ahead to refuel. But eventually, WHAT you eat will become the limiting factor on your health quest. Understanding how your food affects your …

WHEN to Eat

by Marty Kendall

This section of the Data-Driven Fasting FAQs explains how your body uses the food you eat and how your glucose and fat fuel tanks interact. 4.1 When Should I Test My Blood Glucose After Eating? In the first week or so of the Data-Driven Fasting Challenge, it can be helpful to check if you’re …

Tracking Your Progress

by Marty Kendall

This section of Data-Driven Fasting FAQs addresses the most common questions we see when people start tracking their blood sugars in pursuit of weight loss, reduction in body fat, diabetes reversal or improved body composition. 3.1 Are My Blood Glucose Levels Before or After I Eat More Important? Most people focus on limiting the rise …