The Ask Prof Noakes Podcast

The Ask Prof Noakes Podcast


Latest Episodes

Fat adapted: Do you need carbohydrates if running on the LCHf diet?
October 22, 2014

Charles submitted his question for the Ask Prof Noakes podcast today and it has to do with explaining the Banting diet to athletes who are not following it. - Charles said he’s been asked this question by people who are against the Banting diet,

Does the Banting diet affect children’s development and concentration?
October 20, 2014

We’ve mentioned the book The Big Fat Surprise: Why Butter, Meat and Cheese Belong in a Healthy Diet by Nina Teicholz  (Buy it on Amazon here or Kalahari here) before on the Ask Prof Noakes Podcast. - Essentially what Nina Teicholz does is look at all ...

The Banting Diet: Making sure your child’s health comes first
October 17, 2014

On the LCHF diet or Banting diet does the amount of carbohydrate you recommend for adults on the Banting diet be the same as for children. - Basically what this person is saying is, she gives her child Weetabix for breakfast with full cream milk.

The three mistakes parents make when feeding their kids a LCHF Diet
October 15, 2014

It is easy as a parent to fall into the convenience trap when it comes to feeding our children. Let’s be honest, eating a LCHF diet does take a little bit of planning. - With our busy lifestyles sometimes things pop up and we are left stranded when it...

Teaching multiple truths: Is there only one correct food pyramid?
October 13, 2014

David Rowe sent us an email this week. His entire family buy into the benefits of the LCHF Diet. He is however sitting with a very difficult situation. - His daughter, who is still in school, is being taught one thing at home about the LCHF diet but i...

Banting and Conventional thinking: What’s changed with the LCHF Diet?
October 10, 2014

On today’s Ask Prof Noakes Podcast we take a look at the ‘traditional’ thinking on nutrition that is being taught in schools currently as opposed to the one that describes the LCHF or Banting diet. We received an email from a concerned parent. -

Banting and supplements: Do kids need vitamins if eating a LCHF diet?
October 08, 2014

We’ve been chatting quite a bit about children on the Banting diet over the last few days and today’s question is once again related to feeding your kids a LCHF diet. - If you are following the Banting diet will your child become deficient in any nutr...

Children on the LCHF Diet: Is it safe for kids to be Banting?
October 06, 2014

People are always very hesitant to change their way of thinking and there’s obviously a lot of concern around the LCHF diet lifestyle because people are really stuck in the old mind set of eating. - Julia got in touch with us and she wanted to know if...

Children’s Lunch Boxes on the LCHF diet: What should kids eat?
October 03, 2014

Today on the Ask Prof Noakes Podcast we chat about the LCHF Diet and what you should be putting in your kid’s lunch boxes. We answer Janet’s question today about whether or not you should include more carbohydrate in children’s lunch boxes (as opposed ...

How to get over your bread addiction on the LCHF diet
October 01, 2014

Many people struggle on the LCHF diet when it comes to cutting bread out of their diet. It is also difficult if you want your children to follow a LCHF diet, particularly when it comes to what you can pack in their lunch boxes for school. -