To lose weight — and keep it off — it’s critical to understand how fat loss happens in your body. To help you optimise your fat loss journey, this article will teach you everything you need to know about oxidative priority (the order in which you tend to burn the fuels available to your body). …
Read moreOxidative Priority: The Key to Unlocking Your Body Fat Stores
Many find low-carb or keto almost magical in the early days. As they move away from the most hyperpalatable 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 quickly provide you with a …
Perhaps the biggest differentiator between keto and other successful versions of a lower-carb diet like Atkins, Paleo, Bernstein, Banting, and Carnivore is the misguided fear that ‘excess protein’ keeps ketones low and insulin high through the process of gluconeogenesis. Ever since Jimmy Moore broadcasted the idea that protein could convert to sugar via gluconeogenesis and …
Read moreKeto Lie #4: Protein Should Be Avoided Due to Gluconeogenesis
Many people want to know what to eat to make it to the top of our Diet Quality Leaderboard in our masterclasses. Unfortunately, like many things, the answer ‘depends’. Rather than a ‘universal diet’ that is perfect for everyone, there is an infinite possibility of food combinations that you can use to solve your nutrition …
Over the years, we’ve had a lot of questions from Optimisers as they undertake their journey to Nutritional Optimisation. We’ve continually mined the data and research for answers and documented the most important findings here. During the Macros Masterclass, we’ll happily point you to answers in this Frequently Asked Questions document as they arise in …
Read moreAll About the Macros Masterclass [Macros Masterclass FAQ #1]
I’ve been seeing and hearing a lot about Jessie Inchauspe, “The Glucose Goddess”, lately. Many people have asked me what I think of her approach to stabilising blood glucose. So, I spent some time checking out her Instagram, website, Amazon preview and everything I could find on her new book, Glucose Revolution: The Life-Changing …
Read moreGlucose Revolution by Jessie Inchauspe (the Glucose Goddess): Review
We wanted to say a MASSIVE CONGRATULATIONS to the Optimisers who participated in our first Macros Masterclass and showcase their fantastic results in this article. Six hundred and eighty-four Optimisers joined us on 8 January 2022 to the first-ever Macros Masterclass, ready and raring to go. They quickly settled into our new dedicated platform. After …
When we kicked off our Data-Driven Fasting Challenges, we hoped to help people find a sustainable eating routine that would empower them to achieve their long-term weight loss and health goals. We wanted to help people avoid the restrict-binge-restrict-binge cycle that seems to be all too familiar for so many people following popular fasting protocols. …
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 …
Read moreBlood sugar, Insulin and What to Eat for Each Phase of Your Monthly Menstrual Cycle
Over the years, we’ve had a lot of questions from Optimisers as they embark on their quest of Nutritional Optimisation. So, in response, we’ve mined the data for answers and documented the most important and interesting findings in this FAQs series. The interaction between micronutrients and satiety is fascinating. We hope you enjoy learning …
Read moreAll About the Micros Masterclass [Micros Masterclass FAQ Part 1]