Low carb vs high carb diets for weight loss with Professor Christopher Gardner

In Episode #145 I sit down with Professor Christopher Gardner from Stanford University to chat about his research looking at low versus high carb diets for weight loss. If you're confused about carbohydrates, fat and how to manage your body weight then I am certain you will enjoy this episode. Dr Gardner is one of the most respected nutrition scientists in the world. Specifically we cover: •How Dr Gardner became interested in nutrition science and what led him to studying weight loss •Why Dr Gardner conducts Randomised Controlled Trials •The A to Z study •The DIETFITS study •Why diet quality is important •Why average weight loss in studies doesn't show the full story •The carbohydrate-insulin model •What we do and don't know about diet and weight loss •much more Resources: •A to Z study •DIETFITS study •Dr Gardner on Twitter •Nutrition Studies at Stanford University Want to support the show? If you are enjoying the Plant Proof podcast a great way to support the show is by leaving a review on the Apple podcast app. It only takes a few minutes and helps more people find the episodes. Simon Hill, Nutritionist, Sports Physiotherapist Creator of Plantproof.com and host of the Plant Proof Podcast Author of The Proof is in the Plants Connect with me on Instagram and Twitter Download my two week meal plan