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  1. Begonia
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    Low Carb Diets Dangerous

    I've read the lancet article and am trying to understand the findings. Are they saying: 1. Low carb diet with plant based protein/fats is...
    Post by: Begonia, Aug 17, 2018 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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    Interesting view on Fats and Protein.

    Also interesting comment that fructose ignites the flame and then glucose adds logs to the fire. So pointing at fructose as the trigger. I...
    Post by: Begonia, Mar 15, 2018 in forum: Low-carb Diet Forum
  3. Begonia
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    Prof Ken Sikaris work on cholesterol

    I have seen some of Ivor Cummins stuff. I really like his approach too.
    Post by: Begonia, Feb 16, 2018 in forum: Ask A Question
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    Prof Ken Sikaris work on cholesterol

    Thanks for your replies. I’m trying to look objectively at the science. However I was a physicist not a biochemist so It could be I’m missing...
    Post by: Begonia, Feb 16, 2018 in forum: Ask A Question
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    Prof Ken Sikaris work on cholesterol

    I know there are strongly held views on the diet / cholesterol / CVD correlations and that there have been several threads discussing this. So...
    Thread by: Begonia, Feb 16, 2018, 10 replies, in forum: Ask A Question
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    Neuropathy, good hBa1c and glycemic variability

    I had cold feet about 9 months ago which progressed to painful feet when walking. The neurologist diagnosed 'mild neuropathy'. I was very low in...
    Post by: Begonia, Feb 8, 2018 in forum: Diabetes Complications
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    Keto, Carb Levels & Appetite

    I find that with lowish carbs (40-60) I have to also keep an eye on total calories otherwise I put on weight. Main weak point for me are those...
    Post by: Begonia, Feb 6, 2018 in forum: Low-carb Diet Forum
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    Doing the Newcastle

    Thanks for the explanation... it makes sense and is in line with the original idea of mimicking bariatric surgery. Much more sense than just...
    Post by: Begonia, Feb 4, 2018 in forum: Low Calorie Diets
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    Doing the Newcastle

    Very well done for sticking rigidly to the diet. I have read your posts every day and saw your struggle with reducing the insulin and the slow...
    Post by: Begonia, Feb 4, 2018 in forum: Low Calorie Diets
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    Skinny brands lager

    Yes I tried it last week. Bought 8 bottles but only drank 1 of them and will probably pour others away. I thought it tasted awful... much prefer...
    Post by: Begonia, Jan 31, 2018 in forum: Food, Nutrition and Recipes
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    I am so disappointed today

    I find that snacking on nuts makes me gain weight. Nuts are a great source of all the good stuff, but are so very easy to grab in handfuls before...
    Post by: Begonia, Jan 31, 2018 in forum: Low-carb Diet Forum
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    Trying hard

    I get Atkins crispbreads which taste ok and are only 1.8g carbs each. Available on Amazon.
    Post by: Begonia, Jan 31, 2018 in forum: Ask A Question
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    Full fat cheese or Low fat cheese ?

    I eat flaxbread (made with flaxseeds & ground almonds) so cheese on toast would be OK for carbs so long as the flaxbread toasts well.
    Post by: Begonia, Jan 12, 2018 in forum: Low-carb Diet Forum
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    Full fat cheese or Low fat cheese ?

    I agree they can be a bit 'rubbery' but I don't mind them too much.
    Post by: Begonia, Jan 12, 2018 in forum: Low-carb Diet Forum
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    Full fat cheese or Low fat cheese ?

    I understand that when eating LCHF you have to get more calories from fat and protein to replace all the calories you no longer get from carbs....
    Thread by: Begonia, Jan 12, 2018, 8 replies, in forum: Low-carb Diet Forum
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    Percentage of carbs help please

    I use Cronometer (free app) where you enter each food and how much you are eating of it. The app works out all the carbs, calories and all stuff...
    Post by: Begonia, Jan 7, 2018 in forum: Low-carb Diet Forum
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    Is there a 'register' of GPs who agree with LCHF

    Good point. I wonder how many GPs do support Low Carb. If they do, you'd think there must be quite a few who follow this forum.
    Post by: Begonia, Jan 4, 2018 in forum: Ask A Question
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    Is there a 'register' of GPs who agree with LCHF

    Thanks @ringi... just what I was looking for, but shame there are so few GPs on it. Lets hope that many more will add their details.
    Post by: Begonia, Jan 3, 2018 in forum: Ask A Question
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    Is there a 'register' of GPs who agree with LCHF

    I have been following a LCHF way of eating for about 9 months now and feel that it suites me. It would be great to be registered with a GP who...
    Thread by: Begonia, Jan 3, 2018, 8 replies, in forum: Ask A Question
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    Doing the Newcastle

    It would be really interesting if there were some research on Dr Fung's theories even if not conducted by him personally (as @bulkbiker points...
    Post by: Begonia, Dec 31, 2017 in forum: Low Calorie Diets
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