Uploaded June 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
Stop eating carbohydrates to fix insulin resistance and lose weight fast with Prof Noakes. If you’re struggling, consider therapy with our sponsor. Click betterhelp.com/primalpodcast for a discount on your first month of therapy.
Prof Noakes will discuss what happens when you quit carbs in 30 days. We are told to eat carbohydrates for energy and for optimal performance. When you stop eating carbohydrates, your insulin levels drop, and you start to burn fat through a high-fat diet. Prof Tim Noakes will discuss what happens in 30 days when you quit eating carbs and the impact on insulin resistance, chronic disease, and weight loss.
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About Rina - The Primal Podcast
Rina Ahluwalia breaks down the truth about getting healthy and losing weight— based on science. On her health podcast, she interviews top doctors and experts about the power of low-carb and ketogenic diets, the carnivore diet, and intermittent fasting.
As the founder of GoCarnivore.com, Rina is a recognized leader in the health space, helping people take control of their weight and well-being through real, nutrient-dense food.
Want to jumpstart your health? Join the free 90-day challenge at GoCarnivore.com or visit ThePrimal.com for more!
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:31 Do we need carbohydrates for energy & health?
08:24 Carbohydrates + weight loss
13:38 Carbohydrates + diabetes & chronic disease
16:19 Prof Noakes' impact in South Africa
18:08 Carbs impact on insulin and blood sugar
24:23 Carbohydrates leading to insulin resistance
27:13 What happens in the body when you eat carbs?
29:03 Weight loss plateaus with Keto or Carnivore
32:40 Results after 3 months of stopping carbs
35:52 Metabolic flexibility and carbohydrates
37:03 Tool: How many carbs do you really need
42:52 Tool: High-fat diet optimal for human health
45:15 Tool: How to get fat-adapted
49:02 Cholesterol & LDL on high-fat diets
54:33 High fat diet + exercise performance
57:12 'Fat burning zone' - the myth
01:01:03 Tool: Best carbs to eat (if any)
01:05:37 Noakes Foundation
01:08:18 Watch next
#carbohydrates
Stop eating carbohydrates to fix insulin resistance and lose weight fast with Prof Noakes. If you’re struggling, consider therapy with our sponsor. Click betterhelp.com/primalpodcast for a discount on your first month of therapy.
Prof Noakes will discuss what happens when you quit carbs in 30 days. We are told to eat carbohydrates for energy and for optimal performance. When you stop eating carbohydrates, your insulin levels drop, and you start to burn fat through a high-fat diet. Prof Tim Noakes will discuss what happens in 30 days when you quit eating carbs and the impact on insulin resistance, chronic disease, and weight loss.
Prof Noakes' Book 'Lore Of Running': amzn.to/403twJW
Support Professor Noakes: thenoakesfoundation.org
Primal Resources
GoCarnivore App: gocarnivore.com
The Primal Tallow Balms: shop.theprimal.com
4-Week Fat Loss Course: academy.theprimal.com/carnivore-fat-loss-masterclass-4-week-kick-starter
The Primal Podcast
Website: theprimal.com
Instagram: instagram.com/theprimal.podcast
Twitter: https://x.com/ThePrimal_Pod
About Rina - The Primal Podcast
Rina Ahluwalia breaks down the truth about getting healthy and losing weight— based on science. On her health podcast, she interviews top doctors and experts about the power of low-carb and ketogenic diets, the carnivore diet, and intermittent fasting.
As the founder of GoCarnivore.com, Rina is a recognized leader in the health space, helping people take control of their weight and well-being through real, nutrient-dense food.
Want to jumpstart your health? Join the free 90-day challenge at GoCarnivore.com or visit ThePrimal.com for more!
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:31 Do we need carbohydrates for energy & health?
08:24 Carbohydrates + weight loss
13:38 Carbohydrates + diabetes & chronic disease
16:19 Prof Noakes' impact in South Africa
18:08 Carbs impact on insulin and blood sugar
24:23 Carbohydrates leading to insulin resistance
27:13 What happens in the body when you eat carbs?
29:03 Weight loss plateaus with Keto or Carnivore
32:40 Results after 3 months of stopping carbs
35:52 Metabolic flexibility and carbohydrates
37:03 Tool: How many carbs do you really need
42:52 Tool: High-fat diet optimal for human health
45:15 Tool: How to get fat-adapted
49:02 Cholesterol & LDL on high-fat diets
54:33 High fat diet + exercise performance
57:12 'Fat burning zone' - the myth
01:01:03 Tool: Best carbs to eat (if any)
01:05:37 Noakes Foundation
01:08:18 Watch next
#carbohydrates
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The science-backed protocol to double autophagy and lose weight using sardine fasting, with Dr. Dom D’Agostino. Try ARMRA Colostrum for yourself, go to https://armra.com/theprimalpodcast or enter code THEPRIMALPODCAST to get 15% off your first order.
Is there a single metabolic switch that can accelerate weight loss while repairing your cells? In this episode, world-renowned metabolic researcher Dr. Dom D’Agostino (PhD) joins us to explain the science of autophagy, ketosis, and the gut microbiome. Referencing decades of laboratory research and clinical observation, Dr. D’Agostino explains why the traditional calories in, calories out model fails to account for cellular signaling and nutrient density. From the specific biochemical benefits of sardine fasting to the role of ketones in preserving gut barrier integrity, this conversation provides the medical clarity needed to optimize your biology. Whether you are looking to reverse metabolic dysfunction or seeking the latest data on nutritional ketosis, this episode bridges the gap between science and practical human experience.
In This Episode, We Reveal:
* The Autophagy Switch: A scientific breakdown of how to double cellular cleanup and the specific dietary triggers that initiate protein recycling.
* The Sardine Fasting Protocol: Why this specific high-protein, high-omega-3 approach is a clinical powerhouse for metabolic health and rapid ketosis.
* Ketosis & Disease Prevention: Moving beyond the scale to understand how ketones function as signaling molecules for longevity and neuroprotection.
* Gut Barrier Integrity: The relationship between the microbiome and metabolic health, and why maintaining the gut lining is the first line of defense against systemic inflammation.
* Translating Research to Reality: How to apply cutting-edge metabolic data to daily life for sustainable weight loss and disease prevention.
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Scientific Resources & Dr. D’Agostino’s Work:
* Journal Article: Ketogenic Diet and Metabolic Health (Springer): https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12916-024-03775-4
* Clinical Research: Metabolic Switching and Health (PubMed): https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37057184/
* Historical Context: Nutritional Ketosis in Medicine (PubMed): https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41562187/
* Dr. DAgostino’s Website & Research: https://ketonutrition.org/
Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro
02:11 – The One Biomarker That Rules Them All
04:27 – What Is Sardine Fasting?
12:05 – His Body Changed In 3 Days
15:39 – Does Sardine Fasting Target Visceral Fat?
16:33 – His Insulin Was Flagged As Too Low
18:25 – The Cholesterol Debate On Keto
21:42 – Bone Health On A Ketogenic Diet
25:13 – Which Sardines To Buy And How Often
28:14 – The 3-Day Monthly Reset
31:45 – What Ketosis Does To Your Gut
34:34 – Can Ketones Protect Your Brain?
37:46 – The Powerlifter Who Was Told Hed Die
44:44 – Ketones And The Longevity Pathways
50:10 – The Blood Marker More Important Than LDL
55:36 – Does MCT Oil Actually Boost Ketones?
59:37 – Five Foods A Neuroscientist Eats Daily
01:09:43 – The One Keto Food Quietly Killing Your Results
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About Rina Ahluwalia & The Primal Podcast: Rina Ahluwalia is a leading researcher in root-cause healing and the founder of GoCarnivore.com. She facilitates high-level clinical discussions with world-renowned MDs and researchers to deconstruct the pathophysiology of modern disease and promote the science of the Proper Human Diet.
Medical Disclaimer Note: The content provided in this video and description is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on this channel.")
