Tim Noakes on modifications to the LCHF diet, how to lose weight, fresh insights on Covid-19 immunity

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Tim Noakes is South Africa's best-known sports scientist. He survived a gruelling legal battle over four years to defend his belief that a low carbohydrate, high fat diet is better for your health than a high carbohydrate, low fat diet. Noakes chats to Jackie Cameron of BizNews about his new book, The Eat Right Revolution: Your Guide to Living a Longer, Healthier Life (co-authored with journalist Marika Sboros) and sets out some modifications to his LCHF theory - with particular insights on how women can lose weight. Insulin resistance is a key focus in this interview, too, with a large number of diabetics among those who have died of Covid-19. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
24 Apr 2021 1AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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