Many find low carb or keto almost magical in the early days. As they move away from the most hyper-palatable fat+carb combo foods, they experience greater satiety, their blood sugars and insulin levels drop, and they feel great. High-fat foods can also feel satiating, but this may be simply because they give you a lot …
Perhaps the biggest differentiator between keto and every successful version of a lower-carb diet (e.g. Atkins, Paleo, Bernstein, Banting, Carnivore, etc.) is the misguided fear of ‘excess protein’ to keep ketones high, insulin low and avoid gluconeogenesis. Ever since Jimmy Moore discovered that protein could convert to sugar via gluconeogenesis and therefore lower your blood …
Read moreKeto Lie #4: Protein should be avoided due to gluconeogenesis
I sometimes hear the phrase “animal protein” used as a derogatory term, as if there’s something inherently bad about them. But, are memes like this perpetuating an ethical paradigm or belief system rather than promoting human health or sustainability? Is there any difference between ‘animal protein’ and ‘plant protein’? Or are amino acids just more …
Read morePlant Protein vs Animal Protein. Are all proteins created equal?
Oxidative priority… it’s critical to understanding how fat loss works! In this article, you will learn how your body uses various fuels (with some cool diagrams and examples). These “secrets” are central to our systems that have helped so many people optimise their diet and achieve their fat loss goals. This info will help you …
Read moreOxidative Priority: The SECRET to optimising WHEN and WHAT you eat
High protein diets for weight loss… why it works and how much do you really need?
How to optimise your diet to manage hunger for weight loss without deprivation
You’ve probably heard that dietary adage about getting 30g of protein at breakfast to help manage your appetite. Tim Ferriss popularized in his Four Hour Body and recently reiterated in this video. But does more protein at breakfast actually help you manage your hunger and keep you satisfied? 30g protein breakfast data analysis To understand whether protein …
Read moreWhy more protein at breakfast will help you lose weight
Many people like to define their diet based on macro ranges, such as: low-carb, ketogenic, high-fat, low-fat, high-protein, or high-carb. However, if you want to control your appetite, reduce body fat, and improve your health, you probably want to know if your chosen dietary preference works. Everyone agrees that consciously restricting calories can be difficult. …
Read moreBest macro split for fat loss, bulking and maintenance
Most macronutrient calculators give you a very specific answer about how to calculate your macros. This is simple, but unfortunately not optimal when it comes to ensuring optimal nutrition. Nutrient-dense whole foods don’t come in prepackaged satchels of protein, carbs, fat, fibre and calories that you can mix together to meet specific macronutrient and calorie …
Read moreHow to calculate your macros for fat loss, bulking, athletic performance or maintenance
There is a lot of confusion about ‘excess protein’ and whether you can have too much protein on keto. Insulin and protein are used to build and repair your muscles, organs and the other important parts of your body. This is an important and beneficial use of protein and insulin. Foods that contain the harder …