Q & A

The “cholesterol series” posts are well received not only by the common people but also by the medical community, both the blog traffic and E-mails queries are increased. I thought of answering all the e-mails at once, under FAQ tab. after completing the cholesterol series. But, now started to receive the reminder mails. So, want to address the “reminder mails” and later open the separate FAQ tab and transfer this post under FAQ.

Before going to the common man queries, I want to address the E-mails from the medical arena and want to make certain points very clear.

I’m NOT against the modern medicine. I’m only against certain approaches like, vilifying the cholesterol, supporting High carb diet for general population, especially for the metabolic disorders.

Please bear in mind, I’m not posting anything against Physiology. In fact, all the content I’m taking is from the Text books. If you find anything wrong or against, please point out.

HFLC is NOT the cure for all the diseases. Definitely, it’s the only cure for all kind of metabolic disorders and auto Immune diseases. At the same time it’s NOT, the cause of Atherosclerosis.

I’m NOT against, the Vaccinations, Antibiotics and surgical procedures. But, I’m against to treat the symptom, instead of the root cause.

Last but not least, I welcome all you criticism with appropriate evidence and proper physiological reasoning / support.  Please read the article completely and try to answer the questions asked, instead of simply “cut and paste” the links

Now, let’s take the common man queries……….and try to answer all the e-mails in one short also can be used as FAQ

Q ) How do I calculate my calories? / How to count my calories?  

 A) I never asked you to calculate or count calories. I don’t believe in counting the calories. Please refer calories

Q) How do I calculate my Carb intake? / How to count my Carb intake is 50g ?  

A) You can register with https://cronometer.com/ and you can have “your own” food diary and you can configure your dash board to see not only your carb intake, also the fat, protein, vitamins and minerals. Pls. find below my food diary as an example.

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Q) I had been in HFLC for the past 3 months and lost about 15 Kg and now I am happy with my weight. Also, completely relived from digestive and acid reflux. Can I go back to my normal diet ?

A) Please note, HFLC is NOT a diet plan. It’s a life style. If you switch, back to so called “normal” (high carb) diet. You will gain back more than you lost (“rebound effect”) and also, you will end up in digestive and acid reflux issues. Refer :  Obesity, Cereals and Grains,  Human vs Food

Q) After reading the Diabetes Mellitus with the help of my family doctor, slowly reduced the tablet dose and now I’m free from tablets. Thanks for reversing my diabetes. Is it okay to apply the HFLC diet to my kids who are in their teens.

A) I’m glad to know you come out of diabetic medication. Yes, of course your kids can also start HFLC. It’s for all. Not only for diabetics. It’s a natural life style. Please read the Cholesterol series and other posts like Normal vs Abnormal,  Obesity, Cereals and Grains,  Human vs Food

Q) Thanks for answering patiently all our E-mails for the past 7 months. My wife is out of PCOD and she is pregnant now. Our doctors are strongly recommending to go back to the regular food. Please suggest.

A) Congratulations Mr & Mrs AK! I know you are a regular reader of HFLC, not going to refer any post. She can continue HFLC. In fact, it’s healthier for fetus and mother. In HFLC is not a zero carb diet. Just 50 grams of carbs are more than enough. If you still worry, ask her to go up to 80-100 grams of carb. Please make sure these carbs are not from sugar. It should be from vegetables and citrus fruits. However, will write separate post later, on this topic. As usual you can get in touch with me thru e-mail.

Q) What is the difference between Paleo diet and HFLC ?

A) Technically, No difference. Paleo also encourage the intake of saturated fat and restrict the Carbs. Paleo refers the food that human being eat during Paleolithic era. Where people mostly relay on meat, very limited intake seasonal veggies, fruits, stem, and roots. In Paleolithic period, Animals are not domesticated, hence, no milk and milk products. Refer Human vs Food

Q) Can you please provide, the Diet chart for me to lose weight?

A) Diet chart can’t be generalized. It depends on the Ones life style, biological / physiological nature. It’s not as easy to give a diet chart thru online without knowing anything.

Very simple fact is, if you restrict the Carb around 50g per day. You will lose weight. (for Diabetic, they should restrict around 25 – 30 g per day to reverse their  insulin resistance, later they can stay around 50 g per day) Refer: Obesity

Q) Can you please provide your diet plan (what you are eating every day) and how do you prepare (recipe).

A) Ha…ha….I eat, red meat, high fat cheese, butter, nuts like Almond, Walnut and coconut. Seeds like flex and sunflower, I drink Kefir and cumbucha. I use, Coconut oil (VCO) and butter for cooking.

Well, my wife cooks for me. She is a well-known “baker” she also own a food blog. (http://madhavicyberkitchen.blogspot.com/) After, switching to HFLC she rarely bakes. I do take a tiny portion of her bake, without exceeding 50g of net carbs per day. 

I already requested her to post few HFLC recipes in her blog. You can refer those recipes under HFLC tab. But, do not try other recipes. Refer here :  http://madhavicyberkitchen.blogspot.com/search/label/HFLC

Q) I have fatty liver and high uric acid, my doctor advice not to start HFLC. But, on your home page, you mentioned HFLC cures fatty liver. Can you please explain?

A) Your case is a typical scenario, common diet chat or plan not possible. HFLC cures the non-alcoholic fatty liver. But, for uric acid, I don’t know your level. For the first few months (until the uric acid levels comes down) it’s better to avoid the red meat. (Though it’s not the real cause) instead of red meat you can take Eggs, cheese and paneer. Once, the uric acid level falls, you can take red meat. Will write detail post later on Uric Acid.

Q) Can you please provide a diet chart for thyroid?

A) Please refer the above for diet chart. Needs to know your THS, T3, T4 hormone test result and your life style. Will write detail post later on thyroid. After reading, you will understand what to eat what not to eat.

* Similar such mails asking diet plan for High BP, Auto Immune disease etc. Please be patience as and when time permits, will write in detail. Meanwhile, just restrict the total carb to 50g per day.

Q) Please start the facebook group / Whattsapp group on HFLC

A) No such plans. As you may know, I’m promptly reply each and every E-mail during week end.

Q) Read all your post about cholesterol. Very useful information. But, I’m scared to start HFLC because of saturated fat.

A) Ha…ha…. It’s up to you. Best of my knowledge, I wrote with enough convincing facts on the subject and ready to answer your queries. I can’t force any one to follow HFLC. It’s a purely knowledge share.  All I can say is, read continuously the further upcoming posts on saturated post, then decide. But, note it’s a Life style shift. Not Diet.

Q) I’m on Paleo diet for the past one year. Don’t find much difference in Paleo and HFLC. My question is HFLC is suitable for an athlete.

A) I don’t know about his sport details, endurance / training details. In general, they can also follow HFLC with up to 150g of carb per day. Will write in detail later. Meanwhile, I mailed you few details about the effect of HFLC on sprinters and long distance swimmers, which is self-explanatory.

Q) I have been in HFLC for the past 6 month. Big change over in my life and all credits to you. Please tell me about ketogenic diet

A) Will write later in detail. Before going into that, start practice to fast weekly once. Especially on week end at home. Try to fast for 16 to 20 hrs.

I strongly recommend the fasting one day per week for those who are in HFLC for the past 6 month. For those who reversed their diabetic condition, fasting is the must.

Q) My Doctor, advise me to exercise (walking) to reduce my blood sugar level and to reduce my weight. Please suggest.

A) I’m not against any physical activity. Exercise, will help to reduce the insulin resistivity and improve the general fitness. But, eating the “normal” (high carb) and doing exercise won’t yield any result. Just by switching to HFLC (even without exercise) will yield better result.