Childhood Obesity

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Welcome to another episode of The Low carb Universe Show!

Today we have a serious discussion based on an article published in The Australian “Mediterraneans countries get obese after shunning their own diet”. You can also read the article in The Guardian.

After reading this, both bitte and Hanna were horrified. Partially due to the fact that this has become very visible on their favorite island of Mallorca, as well. We talk about the changes Bitte has seen, what Mallorcan grocery stores look like, and what we can do to save at least one little Mallorcan baby. Also, just HOW many percent of mothers don’t realise their child is obese?! Saddening and frightening.

Also, will you take on Bitte and Hannas challenge? Let us know how in the comments!

All this and much more in this weeks saddest podcast.

Enjoy!

#PHClon2018

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Welcome to another fab episode of The Low Carb Universe Show!

This week, Bitte and Hanna discuss and praise their very recent adventure in London for the Public Health Collaboration Conference, held at the Royal College of General Practitioners last weekend, 19th-20th May 2018.

  • Find out all about the conference
  • Who did we meet? Amazing speakers, true heroes and many former LCU guests! Listen in for some grade A name dropping!
  • How was the mingle dinner on Saturday night?
  • What else did we do in London?
  • …and just how AMAZING was this weekend?!

All this, and lots more… in this 20 minute praise for Sam the Man and the conference!

Enjoy!

 

 

Vanessa Spina, aka Ketogenic Girl

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Welcome to an unique new episode of The Low Carb Universe Show!

This week, we have a guest on the show, and it’s none other than Vanessa Spina, aka Ketogenic Girl!

Vanessa joined us as a speaker for our KetoLadies event in March and will be returning to Mallorca for LCU18 as well – something we couldn’t be more excited about (you’ll hear it in the podcast!)!

This is how Vanessa describes herself:

“I’m a speaker, author and advocate for the ketogenic way of life.

I’m also the founder of Ketogenic Girl, which provides effective ketogenic meal plans and coaching for weight loss and healing. I have coached over 3,000 people to date in my program based on the therapeutic approach to keto on my 28 Day Ketogenic Girl challenge program.

I’m passionate about the power of food not only to satisfy and delight us, but also to heal our bodies and prevent disease. I believe in democratizing health for all, with a whole foods diet and believe that optimal health should be accessible to all, with simple and affordable preventative nutrition instead of expensive surgeries or drugs.”

Bitte and Hanna talk to Vanessa about lots of things in this slightly longer episode:

  • Who is Vanessa? What does she do?
  • Vanessa’s fantastic book “Keto Essentials“, and Vanessa’s admiration for cookbook authors
  • Vanessa’s thoughts on our KetoLadies event. What was the atmosphere like? And what was her favorite thing about it?!
  • Ketogenic Girl’s Guide to Making 10 New Best Friends in a Weekend 😉
  • Our expectations of #LCU18. Will it be similar to KetoLadies? Or will it be KetoLadies on steroids?

Listen in to this fantastic 26,5 minute chat and get to know all of us a little bit better! Enjoy!

Self Love

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Welcome to an especially cozy episode of The Low Carb Universe Show!

Today, Bitte and Hanna talk about self love. And all the things around it. And a few more things. Maybe. 😉

  • What is self love?
  • Why is it important to health?
  • What does self love mean for Bitte and Hanna? They give you helpful ideas!
  • What is Bittes’ biggest complex?
  • How does LCU help with self love? 
  • Will we see you in London at the PHCUK conference?
  • ….and what is Hannas’ confession?!

Get comfy, get cozy and enjoy this 21 minute episode!

Hanna’s Experiment

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Welcome to another episode of The Low Carb Universe Show!

In episode 14, Bitte and Hanna discuss Hanna’s recent experiment and the importance of constantly tweaking your life style choices as a Type 1 Diabetic (or, as anyone, really). They also discuss:

  • What is Type 1 Diabetes?
  • Proteins vs Fats?
  • Doctor Bernstein
  • The individuality of keto/low carb
  • Shameless #LCU18 plugging (You’ll find LCU18 here!)
  • …and did Hanna just swear in the church of keto?!

Here’s also the 24 h graph from Hanna’s Dexcom continuous glucose monitor that was mentioned.

The picture shows Hanna’s blood glucose values for 24 h ranging from 3.2-5.5 mmol/l (58-99 mg/dl), including meals, insulin, exercise, work…

Edit: Hanna’s ketosis data 4 hours after lunch:

blood glucose: 5.7 mmol/l (102 mg/dl)
BHB (blood ketones): 3.3 mmol/l
Acetone (Ketonix): 16.7 PPM

* Please note: The only purpose of this podcast is to educate and to inform. It is no substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional. This podcast is provided on the understanding that it does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services. Instead, we encourage you to discuss your options with a health care provider who specializes in treating Type 1 Diabetes. 

Do you have any questions? Leave us a comment and we’ll answer!

Listen to this – and lots more – in this 22 minute episode! Enjoy!

Keys to Traveling with Keto

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Welcome to another new episode of The Low Carb Universe Show!

In this weeks episode, Bitte and Hanna discuss keto and traveling, and:

  • share their best tips for staying keto while on the road. Or not to, if you choose to go that way (We warn sensitive listeners that we verge in to some pretty liberal low-carb-talk!)!
  • What was Bitte’s worst breakfast experience?
  • And how low carb is food in Mallorca?
  • What is pa amb oli?
  • Do buffets make it easier or more difficult to stay keto?
  • …and what is the safest keto option for traveling this year?!

All this, and more in this enjoyable and chatty episode!

(We also warn audiophiles that the sound quality isn’t the best today. Sorry!)

Hanna’s Discovery

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What is Hanna’s why? Why is she low carber for life?

Welcome to Episode 12 of The Low Carb Universe Show!

In this weeks episode, Hanna shares her experience with low carb and Type 1 Diabetes with you, including these points:

  • Discovering different ways of treating T1D
  • The Diabetic Online Community
  • How was it growing up with T1D? How did Hannas’ parents take it?
  • Hannas early mistakes with low carb and diabetes
  • Some good old keto & T1D myth busting!

* Please note: The only purpose of this podcast is to educate and to inform. It is no substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional. This podcast is provided on the understanding that it does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services. Instead, we encourage you to discuss your options with a health care provider who specializes in treating Type 1 Diabetes. 

Enjoy and please let Hanna know if you have any questions for her in the comments below!

Bitte’s Adventure

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What is Bitte’s why? Why is she a low carber for life?

Welcome to Episode 11 of The Low Carb Universe Show!

In this weeks episode, Bitte’s sharing her soon 10 year low carb adventure with you. Plus these points:

  • What life was like pre-low carb (in one word, “crappy”)
  • Dr Annika Dahlqvist is keto queen
  • When Bitte’s body said “gimme all the good fats”
  • The health care solution to all Bitte’s problems was pills
  • “It’s all about trusting yourself”

Enjoy hearing all about Bitte’s successes, trials and errors and how she really feels now.

If you have any questions for Bitte, please leave her a comment below!

LCU Says Relax!

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Welcome to this weeks episode, episode 10 of The Low Carb Universe Show!

Today, Bitte and Hanna discuss the importance of relaxing in this weeks “sickest and sexiest” podcast:

  • How important it is to listen to your body
  • How our individual burnouts make us a better team
  • The beautiful art of doing nothing
  • Challenge us to do crazy stuff (put your ideas in a comment below!)
  • …and can Bitte twerk?!

All this in todays episode of just 15 minutes 13 seconds.

Enjoy and do take excellent care of yourself!

Sugar, sugar everywhere. Or, Happy Easter!

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Hello, happy Easter (or long weekend) and welcome to episode 9 of The Low Carb Universe Show!

Today, Bitte and Hanna declare sugar and candy as the most unnecessary way to celebrate Easter. Plus:

  • How much the world record holders in candy eating, the Swedes, eat a year
  • What Swedish invention even Swedes are ashamed of (and which ones they appreciate!)
  • The sad fact of sugar and kids
  • Sugar addiction and beyond
  • …and also hear Hanna’s beautiful (?) birthday wishes to Bitte!

No links in this one, but why don’t you check out LCU18 or the world’s leading expert on sugar addiction Bitten Johnsson?

We hope we haven’t destroyed Easter completely for you. We wish you a wonderful Easter weekend and eat real food!

Enjoy!