It’s so satisfying to see hard work pay off with superb results. More than seven hundred people joined in the 21st round of the Data-Driven Fasting Challenge (25 February to 26 March 2023). The community in the DDF challenges are a wonderful blend of newbies just starting out, others coming back to continue their journey …
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Q: Why do we eat? A: To get the balance of nutrients and energy we require. Q: What nutrients do we crave? A: Protein and minerals like sodium, potassium and calcium. Q: How can we reverse-engineer our food choices to satisfy our cravings without overeating? A: By ensuring we get enough of the protein …
A recent study, Biomarkers of Dietary Omega-6 Fatty Acids and Incident Cardiovascular Disease and Mortality, has been floating around social media. As the title suggests, the study found that higher intakes of omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids aligned with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease. This study looked at 68,659 participants from thirty pooled studies. Some …
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You’ve tried, and tried, and tried to balance your blood sugar by eating fewer carbs. You’ve turned up the resistance training, lowered your calorie intake, and even started doing cardio! Your bloodwork looks just fine, and you’re doing everything right. But the scale isn’t moving. In fact, the number is going up! While you might …
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You’ve probably heard of the Glycemic Index (GI), which is a measure of the rise in glucose after eating. But sadly, it’s only used to rank higher-carb foods. To remedy this gap, in this article, we’ll dig into the Glycemic Index data to help you find foods and meals that will keep your blood glucose …
The fluctuations in hormones, cravings, and appetite that occur throughout a woman’s monthly cycle are fascinating and mysterious – not just for guys, but for most women as well! In the days leading up to menstruation, women often experience an increase in cravings, appetite, blood glucose, and insulin levels. This is sometimes accompanied by water …
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There is often confusion around the optimal macro balance. But in the end, you need enough protein and other nutrients without too much energy from carbs and fat. As you’ll see, we can calculate your macros to achieve your weight loss (or even weight gain) goals once you know what you’re currently eating to maintain …
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The Data-Driven Fasting 30-Day Challenge will guide you to optimise your eating routine to align with your unique metabolism, preferences and goals. We will show you how to manage your blood glucose, optimise your health and burn body fat! The Data-Driven Fasting 30-Day Challenge will guide you through the following phases. Baselining Your current foods …
Let’s play a game. Ready? Imagine your body is like a well-stocked pantry filled with storage containers, each holding vitamins, minerals, amino acids, glucose and fat—everything you need to nourish and fuel your body. The pantry has: Imagine each storage vessel inside you; the ‘perfect human pantry’ is clearly labelled for easy organisation, use, and …