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Recommended Videos and Podcasts
The YouTube channels, documentaries, and podcasts I keep coming back to. Curated for quality — no clickbait, no fearmongering.
Getting Started
The best videos for complete beginners — practical and motivating, not overwhelming.
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How to Start a Low Carb Diet
A practical walkthrough of exactly what to eat, what to cut out, and how to make the first week as easy as possible.
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What I Eat in a Day on Low Carb
A realistic day of eating that shows low carb food can be varied, satisfying, and genuinely delicious.
Science & Research
Evidence-based content from doctors, researchers, and dietitians. Good if you want to understand the why.
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The Science of Ketosis Explained
A clear, jargon-free explanation of what happens metabolically when you reduce carbohydrates and how your body adapts.
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Low Carb and Type 2 Diabetes
Research on how low-carb diets affect blood sugar, insulin resistance, and HbA1c levels. Consult your GP before changing diet if diabetic.
UK Creators
British-focused channels with recipes, supermarket guides, and advice that actually applies to UK shopping and eating habits.
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Low Carb Supermarket Shop — Tesco
A walk through Tesco picking up a full week of low-carb ingredients on a budget, with tips on reading labels.
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Easy UK Low Carb Meal Prep
Batch cooking a week of low-carb lunches and dinners using ingredients from Aldi, with cost breakdown per meal.