Whilst not that “novel’ to some, this new paper published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research shows the astounding success Virta Health has had in both treating and reversing Type-2 Diabetes. Offering a combination of LCHF and nutritional ketosis, their individualised program is supported remotely via the internet and the results repeatedly show improved glycemic control, weight loss and reduced need for diabetic medications.
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Low-carb diet success for Somerset man with long-standing type 2 diabetes
The excellent website Diabetes.co.uk is a literal life saver for people living with Type-1 and Type-2 diabetes. With official dietary advice worldwide recommending a high carbohydrate diet for diabetics, Diabetes.co.uk stands alone in offering resources and the opportunity to discuss carbohydrate restriction for the management of diabetes.
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Low Carb Breakfast: 10 Delicious But Healthy Morning Meals
Many people struggle with finding alternatives to bacon and eggs for breakfast when eating Low Carb, High Fat. Fortunately, Michael Joseph from ‘Nutrition Advance’ has come up with nine other tasty options that are both healthy and far from restrictive.
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Why DAA May Regret ‘Sleeping With The Enemy’
In part three of Marika Sboro’s four part investigation of the Dietitian’s Association of Australia she looks at the problems associated with self regulation and the unavoidable conflicts of interest that arise from accepting ‘Big Food’ funding. “Usually, sitting at the table with industry means that industry sets the table, chooses the menu and leaves the health organisation with the bill – and its reputation in tatters.”
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Big Food vs. Tim Noakes: The Final Crusade
This article from The Russells is an extremely detailed and well-researched exposé of the ties between dietitians and Big Food in South Africa. “To some, the Noakes trial may look like fascist speech repression in promotion of toxic products, but for Coca-Cola and its proxies, it is just good business”.
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Diabetes can be prevented and reversed with carbohydrate restricted diet, says UAB expert
Dr. Barbara Gower is a Professor of Nutrition at the University of Alabama at Birmingham who conducts research on diet composition and disease risk. Her research has led her to conclude that Type-2 Diabetes can both be prevented and reversed with a carbohydrate restricted diet. “I use the ‘cigarette’ analogy. We know it is bad to smoke, so we tell patents not to smoke. Why don’t we do the same thing with sugar and processed starches?”
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‘Nutrition Heretic’ Gary Taubes on the Long Road Back From a Big, Fat Public Shaming
A recent interview with Gary Taubes in which he looks back at his infamous 2002 article published in The New York Times Magazine. A fantastic history lesson for those new to Low Carb, High Fat the article is particularly pertinent in relation to what is currently being experienced by Prof. Tim Noakes and Dr. Gary Fettke.
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Low Carb Spanish Chorizo and Manchego Egg Muffins
Convenience. It’s not a word that’s closely associated with Low Carb, High Fat because when you stop eating processed food, things generally take a bit more time to prepare. Gerri from MyKetoKitchen.com has found a neat solution though with these Low Carb Spanish Chorizo and Manchego Egg Muffins.
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Hyperinsulinemia and Insulin Resistance: Scope of the Problem
This recently published paper, written by Dr. Jason Fung and Amy Berger, brilliantly outlines the true cost of the insulin resistance epidemic ravaging the world. It concludes with a call for modern medicine to cease the myopic and outdated search for a ‘silver bullet’ cure for many modern diseases and to instead embrace dietary and lifestyle interventions.