Optimising Nutrition Podcast

A no BS take on how to optimise your nutrition. Your diet doesn't need a name or a belief system, just enough nutrients. We take an engineering approach and speak to the experts about their insights into weight loss, fasting, and nutrition as well as real-life people about their journey of nutritional optimisation.

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Rethinking Keto For Type 1 Diabetes | RD Dikeman

RD Dikeman PhD (of Type 1 Grit) is eager to chat through how each of the 12 Keto Lies can negatively impact people with type 1 diabetes. - Keto Lie #1: ‘Optimal ketosis’ is a goal and more ketones are better - Keto Lie #2: You have to be ‘in ketosis’ to burn fat - Keto Lie #3: You should eat more fat to burn more fat - Keto Lie #4: Protein should be avoided because of gluconeogenesis - Keto Lie #5: Fat is a 'free food' because it doesn’t elicit an insulin response - Keto Lie #6: Food quality is ...

Jul 08, 2021•1 hr 25 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Low Carb Confessional... Mistakes, unlearning and learning in Ketoland | Ted Naiman

It was SO much fun to finally get to chat Ted Naiman and discuss all that we've learned (and had to unlearn) over the last five years. Ted has done heaps of interviews and podcasts about what he now believes, so I wanted to dig behind the memes to understand how he has changed what he believes. We covered: Why he now believes the Carb Insulin Hypothesis is dead. What does insulin really do? The Personal Fat Threshold Energy Toxicity Protein Leverage Food quality Nutrient density The limitations ...

Jul 01, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Are we FAT hunters? | Dr. Pran Yoganathan

It’s been super encouraging to get some great feedback on Big Fat Keto Lies and get to chat with them about the topics in the book to get their take on the issues. This week I had the pleasure of chatting with gastroenterologist Dr Pran Yoganathan about a number of fascinating topics including: Protein leverage Nutrient density. Finding the balance between protein and fat. Pros and cons of fibre. The importance of viewing health and nutrition through the lens of evolution. Can we really tailor o...

Jun 24, 2021•59 min•Season 1Ep. 4

The Five Biggest Mistakes on Keto | Luis Villasenor (Ketogains)

First up was Ketogains’ Luis Villasenor. He suggested that we should get together and talk about what a healthy low carb or keto diet should look like. You can watch our chat here. We covered a broad range of important questions, including: Why is protein important for fat loss, body composition, diabetes management? Is there a protein target that most people should aim for? How do nutrition/protein recommendations change for older people? What are the biggest misconceptions when it comes to pro...

Jun 17, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Discussing Big Fat Keto Lies | Professor Mark Cucuzzella

It was awesome to get to talk to Mark Cucuzella about optimising fat burning, nutrient density and the future of the low carb movement. Links Optimising Nutrition Data-Driven Fasting Nutrient Optimiser Optimising Nutrition Podcast Follow Facebook YouTube Twitter Instagram Pinterest Products Big Fat Keto Lies (Book) NutriBooster Recipe Books Data-Driven Fasting 30 Day Challenge Nutritional Optimisation Masterclass Groups NutriBooster Recipes Optimising Nutrition Data-Driven Fasting Nutrient Optim...

Jun 10, 2021•57 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Big Fat Keto Lies

Welcome to the Optimising Nutrition Podcast. In this episode, I wanted to give you an overview of my book, Big Fat Keto Lies , which clarifies the most common misconceptions and mistakes with low carb and 'ketogenic' diets through the lens of Nutritional Optimisation. Keto Lie #1: ‘Optimal ketosis’ is a goal and more ketones are better Keto Lie #2: You have to be ‘in ketosis’ to burn fat Keto Lie #3: You should eat more fat to burn more fat Keto Lie #4: Protein should be avoided because of gluco...

Jun 03, 2021•17 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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