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1222: Low Carb vs. Low Fat... Which is Better?
In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin dig into the pros and cons of low carb and low fat diets.
- Making the case for low carb vs low-fat diets. (2:34)
- Why so much of these diets and ideas around eating are all based around marketing and sales. (4:24)
- The history of the diet fads. (6:35)
- The distinction between low carb and low fat. (12:54)
- Which burns the most body fat? (16:48)
- The benefits of a low carb/higher fat diet.
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- The positive effects on satiety levels. (17:35)
- Why Mind Pump is NOT a fan of the ketogenic/carnivore diets for long-term success. (23:27)
- Improves gut-health issues. (25:35)
- Better for cognition. (27:56)
- Prevention of diabetes. (31:23)
- How does Mind Pump utilize low carb vs low-fat diets with their clients? (32:14)
- The drawbacks of a low carb/higher fat diet.
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- Decreases strength and performance. (33:50)
- Difficult to bulk. (38:58)
- Not as convenient. (40:54)
- It costs more money. (42:14)
- The benefits of a low fat/higher carb diet.
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- Will lower your cholesterol levels. (43:26)
- Increases athletic performance. (46:04)
- Less expensive. (51:28)
- The drawbacks of a low fat/higher carb diet.
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- Can lead to lower testosterone levels. (52:10)
- Brain fog and energy crashes. (53:13)
- Which is better? (54:37)
- Is this something you can see yourself doing for the rest of your life? The importance of learning from your body. (1:00:28)
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