Show notes:
(0:42) Dr. Zinn's background and career journey
(6:10) Debunking outdated nutrition myths
(8:45) Low-carb diets in managing diabetes globally
(13:50) The spectrum of carbohydrate reduction
(20:17) The challenge of maintaining extreme diets
(23:33) The role of elimination diets like AIP and carnivore
(28:44) Long-term use of keto and metabolic flexibility
(37:11) Why low-carb is beneficial for blood sugar control and metabolic health
(43:05) Starchy vegetables and their place in a low-carb diet
(46:31) Where to find Dr. Zinn
(48:41) Outro
Who is Dr. Caryn Zinn?
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Dr. Caryn Zinn is a highly regarded Associate Professor at Auckland University of Technology, a registered dietitian, and an expert in nutrition. With over 25 years of experience, she focuses on the benefits of a whole-food, low-carbohydrate, healthy fat dietary approach. Dr. Zinn's research and clinical work emphasize metabolic health, weight loss, and sports performance.
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Born in Cape Town, South Africa, she earned her qualifications in dietetics from the University of Cape Town in 1995 before relocating to New Zealand. She later completed a master's degree in sports nutrition and a PhD focusing on weight management. As a strong advocate of the LCHF lifestyle, her work is dedicated to helping people achieve better health through personalized nutrition plans that focus on reducing processed carbohydrates and promoting healthy fats and proteins\u200b
Connect with Dr. Caryn:
Website: https://www.carynzinn.co.nz/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carynzinndietitian/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/carynzinn
Links and Resources:
Peak Performance\xa0on Facebook
Peak Performance\xa0on Instagram
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