The Ask Prof Noakes Podcast

The Ask Prof Noakes Podcast


Latest Episodes

Low carb diet side effects: What to look out for on the LCHF diet?
July 30, 2014

We are chatting about possible low carb diet side effects on the Ask Prof Noakes podcast. We got a question in from Janet in the Philadelphia. Janet asked about low carb diet side effects as she is suffering from dizzy spells, she feels nauseous and she a

Chickpeas and lentils on the LCHF diet - Are legumes allowed?
July 28, 2014

On this episode of the Ask Prof Noakes Podcast we talk about legumes on the LCHF Diet. Brad Brown asks Prof Tim Noakes if foods like chic peas and lentils are allowed when eating the low carb high fat way. Prof Tim Noakes: There are two problems with tho

Post run meal on the LCHF diet - What should you eat after running?
July 24, 2014

Today on the Ask Prof Noakes podcast we discuss what you should eat as a post run meal on the LCHF diet. Over  the years a lot has been said for chocolate milk to be the best recovery drink. I asked Prof Noakes what, in his opinion, would be the best pos

Pre-Race Meal on the LCHF Diet: What to eat before running?
July 22, 2014

We have been getting a lot of questions about what you can eat as a pre-race meal on the LCHF diet when running a race like the Comrades Marathon for example. Becoming fat adapted and running on the low carb high fat diet takes a change in thinking as muc

Low Carb Foods: Can you eat potatoes and sweet potatoes on the LCHF diet?
July 20, 2014

Today we have a low carb foods question and in particular a question about tubers. We ask Prof Tim Noakes about potatoes and sweet potatoes and if they fall into the category of low carb foods. Are they allowed on the LCHF diet and which one is better for

Is low carb chocolate allowed on the LCHF Diet?
July 17, 2014

The choc-a-holics have been out in force asking a whole bunch of questions about low carb chocolate. People have seen low carb high fat trail mixes online and a lot of them contain low carb chocolate chips. Are you allowed low carb chocolate on the LCHF d

Artificial sweeteners on the LCHF diet
July 16, 2014

We have spoken at length about sugars, today we Ask Prof Noakes about artificial sweeteners on the LCHF diet. Are they bad for you, can you have them, what is your take on these sweeteners Prof? Professor Tim Noakes: I think there may be some artificial

Omega 3 and 6 - Which do you need and which should you avoid?
July 13, 2014

On the Ask Prof Noakes Podcast today we discuss omega 3 and 6. Brad Brown asks Prof Noakes what the difference is between omega 3 and 6. The question deals with Omega’s. Which of the Omega 3 and 6 are good and which are bad? Which should you be seeking

What is Hydrogenated oil and why is it do bad for you?
July 10, 2014

On the latest edition of the Ask Prof Noakes Podcast the we chat to Professor Tim Noakes about transfats. Brad Brown asks the Prof what a hydrogenated oil or partially hydrogenated oil is and most importantly is hydrogenated oil bad for you and why you s

Do young runners have different needs to adults on the LCHF Diet?
July 08, 2014

If you have kids then this episode of the Ask Prof Noakes podcast is for you. Cindy Jackman got in touch and asked if there is much difference in the LCHF diet or way of eating for young runners as opposed to adult runners? Prof Tim Noakes: No, not at a