Tag: Tim noakes

First popularized in the 1860s, the Banting diet is known for its focus on limiting carbohydrates in favor of consuming higher amounts of fat. Named after obese British undertaker William Banting, this eating plan became widely known through his influential booklet, *Letter on Corpulence*, which detailed his dramatic weight loss and improved health. It established one of the earliest foundations for modern low-carb, high-fat diets.

Popularised by Professor Tim Noakes, a South African sports scientist, the LCHF principles at the heart of the Noakes diet gained significant attention after he challenged traditional dietary advice based on his own health journey. The approach emphasizes a drastic reduction in carbohydrates while increasing the intake of healthy fats to change the body's primary fuel source from glucose to fat.

In 2012, Professor Tim Noakes began advocating for a low-carb, high-fat (LCHF) dietary approach, which is often referred to as the Banting diet. This eating plan is a modern interpretation of a low-carbohydrate diet from the 19th century, with Noakes' work helping to popularize it in South Africa and beyond.