Snacks, Treats and a Glass of wine
by Katie Caldesi Why do I instantly hear Frank Sinatra singing “oh the good life” in my head when I look at that title. How sad would we be if we were good all of the time. The thing is to choose the right snack or treat and to limit the glasses of wine. Snacks […]
Why didn’t my doctor tell me about this way of eating?
by Jenny Phillips our LowCarbTogether nutritionist It may be that your GP isn’t yet aware of the benefits of low carb diets in reversing Type 2 diabetes for many people. It is good to know that NICE guidelines, which are evidence-based recommendations for health professionals, do support low carb diets for people with Type 2 […]
What If I’m Not Overweight?
by Jenny Phillips our LowCarbTogether Nutritionist Although the consequence of eating processed and refined carbohydrates for many is weight gain, the slim amongst us are not automatically immune. The first place that fat accumulates is around the middle ie: close to the liver. You don’t need to be overweight to have high levels of […]
What to do if weight-loss stalls
By Jenny Phillips our LowCarbTogether Nutritionist If you find that you hit a weight plateau, here are some tips to get you back into fat-burning mode: It’s time for reflection. How closely are you sticking to your eating plan? Do you binge at the weekend – another glass of wine, some crisps, a slice of […]
Exercise
by Katie Caldesi “You can’t out run a bad diet” Dr Unwin However, exercise can help in your quest to improve your health or lose weight. Exercise improves insulin sensitivity, and releases endorphins, which make you feel happy. A short walk after dinner is a good place to start. There are two community-based exercise programmes […]
The “Teaspoon of Sugar” charts
By Katie Caldesi How much sugar do you think there is in your blood stream at any point in time? It may surprise you to know that there are less than 2 teaspoons of glucose in your 8 pints (5 litres) of blood. Consider then that a can of coke (330ml) delivers a whopping 9 […]
Intermittent Fasting
By Jenny Phillips our LowCarbTogether Nutritionist Intermittent Fasting (IF) can be as simple as eating three good meals per day with nothing in between. Snacking is a modern invention and the current advice of “eat little and often” may not be helpful for many people (although exceptions could be if you are very unwell or […]
Meal Plans
by Katie Caldesi Here is a Weekly Meal Plan, the example here is for me! A post-menopausal women in her late fifties who exercises moderately and who wants to maintain a healthy weight. The carbs are low each day and I try not to eat between meals. We will be putting more example meal plans […]
Food Groups
by Jenny Phillips our LowCarbTogether nutritionist HIGH AND LOW-CARB VEGETABLES Vegetables are largely carbohydrate. We like to eat a lot of them which is why we say low-carb not no-carb. They contain small amounts of protein and plenty of vitamins and minerals. Protein rich foods, such as pulses and quinoa, also have a significant carbohydrate […]
The 7 CarbScale Principles
by Katie Caldesi Below is a summary of the principles of the CarbScale based on a strict carbohydrate target like the one Giancarlo follows, which we encourage you to experiment with. If you are lean and healthy, then these principles are still valid, but you can afford slightly more leeway. Jenny tends to add […]