Why LCHF? - To Use Up Body’s Stored Fat

05/02/20 • 22 min

"When you know better, you do better." - Maya Angelou.

This podcast episode attempts to explain the science behind LCHF. And we hope that that knowledge will help you as you prepare to start your journey to healing and better health.

In this episode, Tina and Natchi discuss the following:

How much sugar is supposed to be in your blood and how does sugar get moved away from the bloodstream
The role of insulin in blood sugar regulation and fat storage
What makes us fat?
TOFI - Thin on the outside and fat on the inside
How to reduce the formation and storage of fat
How to access the body’s existing fat storage

You can find additional resources at www.indianlchf.com

Write to us at [email protected], if you have any questions or thoughts or feedback.
Additional Resources:

What is fasting? An explanation - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xY3HRlYdV8Y
Dr. Caryn Zinn - 'Building Healthy Athletes... from beginner to winner - https://youtu.be/Wl2fe70Z2eA
Dr. Peter Brukner - 'Why Low Carb?' - https://youtu.be/4WPF3RMPI9k

CONTENT:
00:00:32 - Overview of the previous episode

00:03:31 - The scientific reason why we should follow an LCHF diet

00:04:30 - The 3 jobs of insulin in Blood Sugar Regulation & Fat Storage

00:09:37 - TOFI - Thin on the Outside, Fat on the Inside

00:13:12 - How to reduce insulin secretion

00:17:55 - Glycogen storage VS Fat storage
00:19:35 - Simple illustration explaining how to access the body's stored fat

"When you know better, you do better." - Maya Angelou.

This podcast episode attempts to explain the science behind LCHF. And we hope that that knowledge will help you as you prepare to start your journey to healing and better health.

In this episode, Tina and Natchi discuss the following:

How much sugar is supposed to be in your blood and how does sugar get moved away from the bloodstream
The role of insulin in blood sugar regulation and fat storage
What makes us fat?
TOFI - Thin on the outside and fat on the inside
How to reduce the formation and storage of fat
How to access the body’s existing fat storage

You can find additional resources at www.indianlchf.com

Write to us at [email protected], if you have any questions or thoughts or feedback.
Additional Resources:

What is fasting? An explanation - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xY3HRlYdV8Y
Dr. Caryn Zinn - 'Building Healthy Athletes... from beginner to winner - https://youtu.be/Wl2fe70Z2eA
Dr. Peter Brukner - 'Why Low Carb?' - https://youtu.be/4WPF3RMPI9k

CONTENT:
00:00:32 - Overview of the previous episode

00:03:31 - The scientific reason why we should follow an LCHF diet

00:04:30 - The 3 jobs of insulin in Blood Sugar Regulation & Fat Storage

00:09:37 - TOFI - Thin on the Outside, Fat on the Inside

00:13:12 - How to reduce insulin secretion

00:17:55 - Glycogen storage VS Fat storage
00:19:35 - Simple illustration explaining how to access the body's stored fat

Previous Episode

What is LCHF? Why LCHF?

Welcome to the very first episode of the Indian LCHF podcast, hosted by Tina and Natchi Lazarus.

This show is brought to you by Indianlchf.com, the resource center for Indians living all over the world, who like to learn about the LCHF and KETO lifestyle.

In this episode, Tina and Natchi discuss the following:

1. What is LCHF

2. The Foundational Concepts

3. Why LCHF - The General Reasons

You can find additional resources at www.indianlchf.com

Write to us at [email protected], if you have any questions or thoughts or feedback. Thank you.
CONTENT:
00:00 - Introduction to IndianLCHF podcast

01:25 - Natchi still has much weight loss to achieve

03:07 - Purpose of this podcast

03:25 - What is LCHF? What is a diet?

07:40 - Basic foundational concepts of LCHF

08:50 - Allocation of energy VS amount of food

10:15 - Kinds of Carbohydrates

12:30 - Why LCHF? The way of our ancestors

15:58 - Overweight is a symptom of ill health

18:24 - Why LCHF? Eat less, exercise more & low-fat diet is not working

21:30 - Why LCHF? Freedom from chronic illnesses and lifelong medication