Brendan ‘the Fat Ginger Nerd’ Reid – Cliffdog’s Podcats Ep.33
Brendan Reid, the fat ginger nerd, joins me to describe his unique and inspiring journey to health through low-carb nutrition.
Keto Myths and Realities Q&A
Myths and fallacies about keto abound! In this article, Cliff answers some questions resulting from a recent talk on ketogenic diets.
Do Low-Carb Diets Affect Hormone Balance?
Cliff chats with low-carb researchers Drs Mikki Williden, Dan Plews, Caryn Zinn about whether low-carb diets REALLY affect hormone balance in both men and women.
The MCT Issue: The Carb-Appropriate Review
Issue 4 | Volume 2 | April 2020 In this issue: This month The Carb-Appropriate Research Review goes deep on MCTS. Find out what medium-chain triglycerides are, how they work, what conditions and outcomes they may help, and how to use them most effectively. Featured article All About Medium Chain Triglycerides Medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) are […]
All About: Medium Chain Triglycerides
Medium chain triglycerides offer the potential to elevate ketone levels and have a number of evidence-based application. In this post, Dr Cliff Harvey looks at the evidence behind the use of MCTs.
What is the Evidence Behind the ‘Palaeolithic Ketogenic Diet’?
The ‘paleo-keto’ diet, which combines two of the most popular diets is becoming more commonly used, but is the additional restriction necessary? What does the evidence tell us?
Are Low-Carb & Keto Diets ‘Bad’ for Ovarian Cancer?
There has recently been significant discussion in clinical circles about the appropriateness of the ketogenic diet for the treatment of ovarian cancer. In this article, I summarise the available research on ketogenic diets and ovarian cancer to shed some light on whether it is or isn’t appropriate…
Cliff Harvey PhD on the Hypertrophy Hub Podcast
Cliff chats with James Walsham on his Hypertrophy Hub Podcast about keto, calories, and so much more!
Is Keto Appropriate for the Treatment of Diabetes?
Recent media articles have highlighted the debate between low-carb and low-fat diets for treating diabetes. In this article, Cliff examines recent media reporting and the evidence for diet and the treatment of diabetes.
What is ‘benevolent pseudo-diabetes’? (And why it is important)
Some animal studies have suggested that a keto diet can result in insulin resistance and this is supported by some glucose tolerance challenges in humans. But is this phenomenon all that it seems, or could this actually be a healthy adaptation to a low-carb diet?
Cliff Harvey PhD on the Sigma Nutrition Podcast with Danny Lennon
Cliff Harvey PhD was recently on Danny Lennon’s podcast, Sigma Nutrition Radio. Check it out to hear about ketosis and fat-loss, neuroprotection. MCTs, Lion’s Mane and more!
All You Need to Know About Keto
Ketogenic diets have become massively popular in recent years but they are misunderstood and often overcomplicated. Cliff Harvey is a clinician and researcher with over 20 years experience with keto. In this article, he simplifies the main concepts behind the ketogenic diet.
Cliff Harvey on the ‘Flippin’ Health’ Podcast
Cliff Harvey started changing the world 20 years ago, he’s still going. Catch up with his doctoral research, views on keto, mental health and more.
Does a Higher Fat Diet Cause ‘Keto-Crotch’?
Recent articles have suggested that higher fat intakes are responsible for ‘keto-crotch’. Does this study support that contention?
Can a Ketogenic Diet and Ketones Improve Brain Health?
Ketogenic diets and ketones themselves offer a promising treatment option for neurodegenerative disorders and cognitive decline.
Is the Ketogenic Diet Really a ‘Cure’ for Cancer?
The ketogenic diet is often touted as a ‘cure’ for cancer. But is this justified? Could there be risk from using a keto-diet for cancer?
Rebuttal to the Physician’s Committee for Responsible Medicine article: “Keto Diet Is Dangerous for Veterans with Diabetes”
A recent article by vegan advocacy group PCRM has attacked using low-carb for veterans with diabetes. In this article, researcher Cliff Harvey provides a rebuttal to the PCRM arguments against LCHF for diabetes.
Toney ‘The X-Man’ Freeman
Cliff talks with former pro bodybuilder and entrepreneur, Toney ‘the X-man’ Freeman.
Keto-flu, ketogenesis, and Carb-Tolerance: Part 2
A Summary of Our Research: How did people ‘feel’ on a keto diet? Very little research has been conducted on people’s subjective experiences of diet. The study of this is incredibly important because if we are to properly understand diet and prescribe, based on holistic effects, we need to know how people feel! We analysed […]
Why you shouldn’t be afraid of protein on a keto diet
A lot of people freak out about protein when following a ketogenic diet. There is an idea that eating a high, or even moderate protein diet, will result in large amounts of glucose creation from amino acids in protein (gluconeogenesis). However, this idea is unfounded and there are significant benefits from increasing your protein intake. […]