Low-carb diet inspired New Zealand to Rugby World Cup success
Ever wondered why New Zealand is so good at rugby? Well, it’s actually due to eating a low-carb diet.
Aussie doctor forever silenced by medical board for giving low carb advice
An Australian doctor has become yet another collateral victim of a medical board extremely zealous in enforcing regulations for ignoring official nutrition guidelines.
Dr Gary Fettke has recommended low carb living for at least two years in his practice before the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) decided to silence him.
Tim Noakes on trial: Daily updates from South Africa
***UPDATE: On Friday 28 October, the HPCSA released a statement which “incorrectly stated” Noakes had been found guilty of professional misconduct. This statement has since been retracted.
The “Nutrition Trial of the 21st Century” resumed this week as Professor Tim Noakes continues to answer a charge of unprofessional conduct made by the Health Professionals Council of South Africa (HSPCA).
What began as a tweet way back in February 2014 has evolved into a three-year on-off trial that has highlighted the politics of food and thrusted the low-carb diet into mainstream news coverage.
Low-carb diet propelled Chris Froome to three Tour de France titles
British cyclist Chris Froome won his third Tour de France on Sunday, and a key part of his preparation was eating a low-carb diet.
In fact, Froome insists that it was adopting a low-carb diet in 2012 that helped launch his cycling career. He now eats a protein-based diet, but despite profoundly reducing his carbohydrate intake, he has not lost any muscle.
9 struggles of living on a low-carb diet, demonstrated by The Simpsons
Adopting a low-carbohydrate diet can have numerous benefits for people with diabetes, including weight loss and better control of blood glucose levels.
Anecdotal proof of the diet’s efficacy have been reported on the Diabetes.co.uk Forum, while scientific studies continue to provide further credence to the diet.
However, a low-carb diet can have its bumpy moments. Meticulous management is required, and reducing your intake of processed foods and takeaways is important to ensure the fat you eat – which can replace the carbs you lose – comes from natural sources.
German journalist advocating chocolate for weight loss tries to teach lesson about science journalism
Reporters across the world were duped by a German journalist who reported that chocolate will help you lose weight. But how did he do it?