Category Archives: FAQs
Live It NOT Diet FAQs - Bad Breath
If you’re in Phase 1 of Live It NOT Diet!, you’re going to notice a change in your breath (or perhaps someone else will) when you enter ketosis. Some notice it more than others, but the ‘keto breath’ is pretty distinct in that it smells a little bit like paint thinner. You might still notice…
Live It NOT Diet! FAQs - Low Energy
If you’re still in the first few days (or week) of Phase 1, low energy is perfectly normal. The more insulin resistant you are, and more you’ve been relying on sugar-fuel, the more difficult the first few days of Live It NOT Diet! are going to be. Try to think of it as reassurance that…
Live It NOT Diet! FAQs - Bloated After Meals
Feeling bloated after meals usually means you’re having trouble digesting the foods you’re eating. As your body is struggling to breakdown and access the nutrients from the large bolus of food sitting in your gut. In most cases, this stems from low stomach acid (hypochlorhydria) and/or an inadequate secretion of digestive enzymes. A diagnosis that…
Live It NOT Diet! FAQs - If I Don’t Drink Milk, How Do I Get Enough Calcium?
Although a nutrition strategy high in animal protein has been shown to promote better calcium absorption, many are still concerned with deficiency. Mainly, because conventional wisdom has us scared to death that our arms will break and teeth will fall out if we miss our daily glass of milk. By following the principles laid out…
Live It NOT Diet! FAQs - Best Tests for Heart Disease, Diabetes, and Dementia
After last week’s post, and my Heart Disease Deception video I’ve had many questions regarding the best tests for determining your cardiovascular risk. And similarly, what biomarkers to look at when trying to assess your insulin sensitivity, and risk of diabetes and dementia. So, along with Ignoring Your Cholesterol Number, here are the tests to…
How Urgent is Post-Workout Protein?
As demonstrated in a 2012 meta-analysis in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, combining protein supplementation with resistance training clearly enhances strength and muscle for participants of all ages and experience levels. What doesn’t seem to be clear, is when that protein should be consumed in relation to an exercise session. “Consuming amino acids before…
Can I Cook With Animal Fat?
I was emailed this question after last Wednesday’s post, The Best Fats to Cook With. To be clear, the person isn’t asking whether or not to keep the fat on your steak while you BBQ it, but rather purchasing duck fat or lard (pig fat), and greasing your pan with it. If you haven’t read…
Why Carbs Are Best Consumed AFTER Exercise
Though the national food guide may tell you otherwise, fruit and starchy vegetables are not for everyone. Sure, they’re light years ahead of grains and beans, but for an obese, insulin resistant, sedentary individual it’s just more sugar that they DON’T need. For a relatively lean person with a good level of carbohydrate tolerance (insulin…
