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What is ‘benevolent pseudo-diabetes’? (And why it is important)
The mystery of the ketogenic diet: benevolent pseudo-diabetes Mikhail Blagosklonny Received 28 Jun 2019, Accepted 11 Jul 2019, Published online: 01 Aug 2019 https://doi.org/10.1080/15384101.2019.1644765 Abstract Designed a century ago to treat epilepsy, the ketogenic diet (KD) is also effective against …
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Should I Choose High-Carb or Low-Carb?
Key points Overall, low-carb is superior to low-fat for weight and fat-lossHowever, athletes and those with higher insulin sensitivity may experience superior results from higher-carb dietsHigher-carb strategies are likely to be superior for muscle gainLow-carb diets are …
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Cliff’s 101 Tips for Health: Eats meals… Don’t snack!
When we snack, we tend to over-eat, and we are never properly satisfied. Snacking contributes to a perpetual increase in insulin which makes losing fat more difficult. Snacks are also lower in essential vitamins and minerals, and healthy fibres and …
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Why I Love Lion’s Mane Mushrooms
Mushrooms have been used in traditional medicine systems for thousands of years but it seems like ever since best-selling author and renowned ‘lifehacker’ Tim Ferriss posted about Lion’s Mane Coffee— “I was on FIRE for the entire day… I …
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Cliff’s 101 Tips for Health: The Three Pillars of Health
The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones. Confucius Health is about far more than just what you put in your mouth. Meditation, stress reduction, sleep, movement, and many other facets are critically important for creating …
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Darren Ellis – The Godfather
The Carb-Appropriate Podcast Ep.18 In this episode of the podcast, I chat with my good buddy Darren ‘Daz’ Ellis. Daz is the Godfather of CrossFit in New Zealand, founding NZ’s first CrossFit box, competing at multiple regionals and the ‘big …