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The Ultimate Health Podcast
564: These “Healthy” Foods Cause Weight Gain, Insulin Resistance & Diabetes (Avoid Them) | Prof. Tim Noakes
Oct 17, 2023
Prof. Tim Noakes, researcher and author, discusses insulin resistance as the root cause of chronic disease, the impact of genetics on insulin resistance, why doctors treat diabetes with insulin, the benefits of a high fat and low carb diet, the role of exercise in a fasted state, the link between carbs and running performance, the effects of a low carb diet on hunger cues, supplement recommendations for low-carb eaters, and the impact of diabetes on arterial disease and cognitive health.
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- Insulin resistance is the root cause of chronic diseases like diabetes and dementia, and can be effectively managed and reversed through nutrition, particularly a low carbohydrate diet.
- The human body is designed to thrive on high fat and high protein diets, coping poorly with excessive carbohydrate intake, which can lead to metabolic challenges and contradicting the belief that high intensity exercise requires carbohydrate use.
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Insulin resistance as the root cause of chronic diseases
Insulin resistance is identified as the primary medical condition that leads to chronic diseases such as diabetes, cancer, and dementia. The damage caused by insulin resistance is linked to a high carbohydrate diet, which affects various parts of the body, including the brain, kidneys, heart, and arteries. Insulin resistance develops progressively over time, and if left unaddressed, it can lead to serious long-term consequences. The message is clear: type 2 diabetes and other chronic diseases are reversible if caught early enough, and nutrition, specifically a low carbohydrate diet, is key to reversing and managing these conditions.
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