Ingrid Milnes Metabolic Health Coaching

17/12/2025

We have been cautioned to limit our intake of animal fats for decades but fat is not the enemy, it’s actually our friend. Fat is an essential nutrient for our body; required for energy, cell membranes and hormones. Unless you have ethical reasons for avoiding them, animal fats are a tasty, natural whole food source of healthy fat, unlike refined seed oils, margarines and trans fats in packaged convenience foods.

16/12/2025

Tip 5 for staying low carb while still enjoying Christmas…nibble control. Politely decline nibbles in favour of meals. You’ll avoid feeling stuffed and be hungrier for all the best bits.

14/12/2025

One reason why is that during sleep the brain preferentially uses ketones for fuel, and often at a greater rate than we can make them. During the day it’s a bit different because eating (a very low carb high fat diet in my case) and movement stimulate an increased production of ketones. My brain will be using some glucose overnight too…it’s called metabolic flexibility. The human body is like a hybrid car, it can run on two fuel types; glucose or fat (and this includes ketones - which are made from fat by the liver). The brain tends to prefer ketones though, and this is why metabolic therapies like the ketogenic diet work well on neurological disorders like epilepsy and alzheimers (according to more recent science).

02/12/2025

Dr Matt discussed his clinical research with ALS, Alzheimers, glioblastoma and Parkinson’s patients treated with metabolic therapies alongside their standard care. These patients complete a fasting and ketogenic diet protocol designed to improve mitochondrial health and harness the other health benefits when our bodies generate ketones (improved bioenergetics, reduced oxidative stress etc). His work reinforces other research I have read about how the brain benefits from being able to use ketones to make energy. I love how Matt supports his patients to use a Food First approach rather than relying on ketone supplements and MCT oil (which do still have their place as an add-on or aid while becoming fat adapted). Message me If you or a loved one has any of these conditions and I will share his research paper with you.

28/11/2025

If you’re enjoying my videos on carbohydrates, but feel a bit stuck about how to turn knowing into doing please give my online course a try. It’s only $29.95, full of downloadable resources and self-paced. Or you could gift it to someone you love for Christmas. 🎄
Message me for the course link. (Facebook block teach-able links)

26/11/2025

So why do I care about generating ketones? Not only are they a clean and ensuring source of fuel for my cells but they are also signalling molecules that promote antioxidant production, aid in DNA transcription and reduce inflammation. I am starting to notice less cravings for sweet foods and sourdough at long last!

24/11/2025

So I’ve been diligently eating a keto diet (high healthy fat and very low carb) for a couple of weeks, but nutritional ketosis evades me. It can take a wee while for some people to become fat adapted…which is when the body switches from glucose burning to fat burning. My goal is to be able to switch between both fuel types; it’s called metabolic flexibility. I have lost body fat already, but as I am reasonably lean I will need to increase my healthy fat intake even more to encourage my body to use fat as a fuel (via ketogenesis). Let’s see how I go…

19/11/2025

Nina Teisholz reveals the shocking level of corruption in the seed oil industry.

13/11/2025

Ever get sugar cravings? salty, crispy carb cravings? energy crashes between meals? You might need help with blood sugar control. A continuous glucose monitor provides valuable insight about how your body responds to different foods.

I have a new batch of Linx CGMs available for anyone who would like to try one. The Linx costs $95, is the smallest on the market, feeds you updated data every minute, and is highly accurate. You wear it on your arm or belly for 15 days and download the free app to your phone so you can see your data.

I also provide coaching on how to interpret the data and I can help you make any necessary lifestyle changes. If you're interested send me a message.

12/11/2025

10/11/2025

Many of my clients avoid eating sushi because white rice is notorious for spiking blood glucose. Sushi is also a bit lacking in protein. However you can now get a keto version at Kami Sushi, 233 Heretaunga street in Hastings. I just love it when hospo businesses provide options for low carb eaters.

09/11/2025

Did you know that neglecting your oral health could cause insulin resistance and even atherosclerosis?
At the Low Carb Down Under conference I attended recently I heard an insightful presentation by Dr Paul Mason about the lesser-known contributors to atherosclerosis. One of these is a bacterium called Porphyromonas gingivalis, living below the gum line in our mouths with the capacity to cause body-wide inflammation and insulin resistance. Turns out the mouth is one of the body's main gateways to inflammation! We can lower our risk of this nasty microbe taking hold in our mouth and body by practicing some good dental hygiene. Read more in my latest blog article here: https://ingridmilnes.com/blog/f/oral-health-the-hidden-link-to-inflammation-and-metabolic-health