071: Tim Noakes - CrossFit and Half Marathons on Keto, Carbs and Insulin Resistance, Getting Enough Protein, and the Problem With High-Carb Vegan Diets
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Dr. Anthony Gustin
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🗓️ 12 August 2019
⏱️ 63 minutes
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Summary
Professor Tim Noakes challenged the current dietary guidelines in South Africa and faced heavy opposition -- both persecution and prosecution -- as a result.
In this episode, you’ll learn why he did this, what really happened when he did, and why it was worth it for him to keep powering through despite everything he faced.
Professor Noakes also shares how he used his research to treat his own insulin resistance which he developed despite being active and running half-marathons and several miles each week.
You’ll also hear more about why he loves CrossFit at the age of 69 and why he recommends it.
If you didn’t know, Professor Noakes has been published in 750+ scientific articles and books and cited over 19,000 times in literature.
He’s also authored and co-authored several books and currently teaches medical professionals how to prescribe a low-carb diet to their patients.
By tuning in, you’ll hear all about Professor Noakes’ recommendations for combating insulin resistance and improving your overall health.
Check out the episode now to learn more!
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| 0:00.0 | Hello and thank you for tuning into the Keto Answers Podcast. |
| 0:09.0 | Joining me this week is Professor Tim Nox. |
| 0:11.8 | Formerly a registered medical doctor, we get into his past. |
| 0:16.0 | A lot of the controversy he was involved in, so Tim is from South Africa. |
| 0:20.6 | He was actually in court for four years, while after he promoted a low carb diet on Twitter, |
| 0:28.2 | he was under the gun and went through this entire process. |
| 0:32.0 | We talk about his struggles through that, how he won, why he thinks that happened, |
| 0:36.6 | and then his life now, and how he tries to help people with low carb living now. |
| 0:41.0 | So lots of information in this one. |
| 0:42.7 | Tim is an amazing guy. |
| 0:44.0 | He is one of the key leaders in this space and just always fighting for the truth. |
| 0:47.0 | So really respect Tim at this time, and I think you're going to enjoy this episode. |
| 0:50.6 | Before we get to the episode, I wanted to chat about a sponsor, Perfect Keto. |
| 0:54.0 | Perfect Keto is all about making a Keto-genic diet healthy and accessible. |
| 0:57.1 | Whether you're reading all of our online guides or articles or enjoying Perfect Keto's |
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| 1:05.8 | I know what you're thinking. |
| 1:07.2 | Hey, aren't you the founder of Perfect Keto? |
| 1:09.2 | Yep, that's right, and all of my insanely high standards have been put into making each |
| 1:12.8 | and every product. |
| 1:13.8 | My background as a functional medicine clinician helps me craft the cleanest and healthiest |
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