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Goals Series #5 – The Sacred Art of Biting the Bullet on Keto, Banting or Anything
How to end procrastination and bit the bullet to get cracking on the keto and Banting diets. ...
Your Super Power for Surviving Celebrations, Holidays and Special Occasions on Keto and Banting
by Victoria Webster, Consultant Clinical Psychologist to RMR and general legend! Whether you are the......
Goal Series #04 – Self-Talk on Banting and Keto
YOU ARE AN ABSOLUTELY F$%#ING IDIOT. HOW THE F#$K COULD YOU MAKE SUCH A S#$T......
GOAL SERIES #03 – Self-Sabotage on Keto and Banting
Goal Series #03: Why We Self-Sabotage on Banting and Keto I’m training to break my......
GOAL SERIES #02 – Cold Turkey vs ‘Cutting Down’ on Banting and Keto
Do you ever ask whether you’re ever going to eat a cupcake again? You might......
Goal Series #01 – Sub 90 Half Marathon on a Banting Keto Diet
Entry #01 Goals in Action – Mission to Run a Sub-90 Half Marathon at 78kg......
The Theory of Banting / Keto Food Lists
If you ever find yourself wondering which of the Banting / Keto Food Lists an......
Congratulations. You Failed!
Congratulations. You Failed! Have you ever wanted something so frikken badly that you put everything......
The Goal Paradox
The Goal Paradox and How to Overcome It If you keep your goals to yourself......
RMR Dietitian Weighs in on Immunity, Nutrition, Keto and Coronavirus
Every Friday, the Real Meal Revolution Online Course members get the privilege of joining bestselling......
Five Reasons Silly Season is the Best Time to Change Your Lifestyle
Every year, millions of people let go of themselves in December and undo the work they put in throughout the year, only to pick up the baton again in January and start again....
Jonno interviews Brian Berkman about his staggering 72kg weight loss journey.
In 2012 Brian had just finished losing roughly 80kg of unwanted weight after an enormous mental and emotional shift 18 months earlier. He also managed to come off all chronic meds, which he was taking for high blood pressure and Type 2 Diabetes....
Hard Sacrifices Mean Great Payoffs: 6 Terrific Advantages of Giving Up Sugar
Sugar is in about every modern convenience food known to man—not just sweet treats but all refined carbohydrates, sauces, condiments....
What Johanita Jordaan did to win at Banting, Keto, LCHF, Low-Carb etc.
Over the last couple years, Sam has developed a successful side business sharing her passion for low-carb health with people, guiding them through the steps to adapt to a real food keto diet. ...
Did the American Diabetes Association Just Endorse Low-Carb?
Just a few days ago, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) released their latest publication on diabetes management. It is called Nutrition Therapy for Adults With Diabetes or Prediabetes: a Consensus Report....
What Are the Key Differences Between Keto and Banting?
Just like fashion, the world of diets also has its own fads that tend to go in and out of style on repeat....
Low Carb Cooking hits the media: An interview with Pippa Hudson
Last week Jonno was featured on Pippa Hudson’s show on Cape Talk. It’s a......
Are low-carb, Banting or Keto bad for your liver?
The main reason people say low-carb is bad for the liver is because they think the supposed high fat content will cause fatty liver disease....
Two ways to char a pepper, and why charred peppers are the best thing to add to any dish
TWO WAYS TO CHAR A PEPPER, AND WHY CHARRED PEPPERS ARE THE BEST THING TO......
How to blanch vegetables with Jonno Proudfoot
How to blanch vegetables with Jonno Proudfoot Throughout my books and the online program, I......
Is low-carb an expensive and elitist lifestyle?
Jonno asked our Instagram and Facebook communities to tell us which comments about Low-Carb absolutely......
Keto & Banting Vs ‘Just Counting Calories’?
KETO & BANTING vs ‘JUST COUNTING CALORIES’? I (Jonno) asked our Instagram and Facebook communities......
Is low-carb a fad? What is the answer according to Google Trends?
Is low-carb a fad? When you hear someone say “Low-Carb is a FAD DIET” send......
Is it unhealthy to quit eating fruit on Banting and Keto?
Is it unhealthy not to eat fruit? I asked our Instagram and Facebook communities to......
Low Carb Lesson – How to Roast Garlic
Roasted Garlic Goodness In the bad old days I would have told you to smear......
Low-Carb Tip – Be Better at cooking steak, for lots of people
Be Better at cooking steak for lots of people Have you ever been in charge......
Low-Carb Meal Plan of the Week – The Easy Week Series #2
Low-Carb Meal Plan of the Week – The Easy Week Series #2 Each week Real......
Low-Carb Cooking Lesson – Portioning a Chicken. 1 Chicken. 10 pieces.
Low-Carb Cooking Lesson – Portioning a Chicken. 10 pieces. 1 Chicken. So, you can buy......
Low-Carb Meal Plan of the Week – The Easy Week #1
Low-Carb Meal Plan of the Week – The Easy Week Series Each week Real Meal......
1100km Trail Run (and climb, and hike, and crawl). Jonno Proudfoot interviews Pioneer Alpine Runner Damien Schumann
Jonno interviews Damien Schumann before he becomes the first to run the entire length of......
Low-Carb Meal Plan of the Week – Taste the Future
Low-Carb Meal Plan of the Week – Taste the Future (of Real Meal Revolution) Each......
Low-Carb Courgette / Marrow / Zucchini Noodles
Be Better at Low-Carb Pasta or Courgette Noodles or Zucchilini or Marrow Noodles Since The......
Low-Carb Courgette Hummus – Jonno shows us how
Low-Carb Courgette Hummus – Jonno shows us how This is the best low-carb hummus recipe......
Low Carb Meal Plan of the Week – Meatless Monday to Sunday
Low Carb Meal Plan of the Week – Meatless Monday to Sunday Our latest meal......
Low-Carb Meal Plan of the Week – Clean and Green
Low-Carb Meal Plan of the Week – Clean and Green (Based on the Green List)......
Low-Carb Jamaican Jerk Baked Fish with Cucumber and Radish Salsa
Jamiacan Jerk Baked Fish with Cucumber and Radish Salsa No. You are not a jerk.......
Low-Carb Chicken Livers Peri Peri
Low-Carb Chicken Livers Peri-Peri Chicken livers Peri-Peri, for South Africans, is perceived as a traditional......
Low-Carb Green Eggs and Ham
Low-Carb Green Eggs and Ham Frittata Green Eggs and Ham is one of my favourite......
Low-Carb Trinchado with Sauteed Veg
Need some spice? This Low Carb Quick Trinchado was one of the recipes that featured in......
Low Carb Thai Green Curry Pork Fillet
This is a super simple thing to do with pork fillet, which can be an......
Low-Carb Blue Cheese and Sage Roasted Gem Squash
This gem squash recipe was invented in about 30 seconds on set while shooting The......
Low Carb Meal Plan of the Week – A Winning Week by Jonno
In our first episode of Real Time, RMR’s new cooking show, Jonno announced the new......
Big Breakfast Light Supper Low Carb Banting Meal Plan
Breakfast Low Carb Banting Meal Plan Should you have a big breakfast or a big......
Low Carb Banting Recipes by Real Meal Revolution
Need Low Carb Banting Recipes? Check this out… If you’re one of the luck 400,000......
Low-Carb Banting Meal Plans by Real Meal Revolution
Real Meal Revolution Low-Carb Banting Meal Plans Every week, Jonno and his team club their......
Low Carb Cookery Behind the Scenes
REAL MEAL REVOLUTION: LOW CARB COOKERY BEHIND THE SCENES In April 2018, Jonno and his......
Real Meal Revolution: Low-Carb Cookery
Real Meal Revolution: Low Carb Cookery We’ve been a bit quiet, and here’s why. Jonno......
Interview with a Revolutionary
Ingrid Collender is one of our active forum participants on the Real Meal Revolution Online Program. Since October 2017, Ingrid has been working hard at sticking to the Banting Food Lists, with a few of her own allowances and the proof is in the pudding (or lack thereof)....
Sunday Times gets up close and personal with Jonno Proudfoot
Last weekend the Sunday Times (Cape Town) featured the four most popular recipes from the Real Meal Revolution Online Program...
Banting Manifesto
The Banting Manifesto stands for everything Real Meal Revolution wishes to accomplish....
Stress on the Banting Diet
“If you’re looking to lose weight, you should review possible ways to decrease or better......
Beginner 7 Day Banting Meal Plan
Here is a taste of a week in the life of a Beginner Banting convert....
Creamy Dijon Mustard Sauce with Pork Cutlets by Manu Fiedel
Creamy Dijon mustard sauce Serves 2 Ingredients For the pork cutlets: 2 x 250g......
Nigel Slater’s Coq au Riesling cooked by Alida Ryder
Coq au Riesling Serves: 4 Ingredients 50g butter 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 onions, finely......
Fillet Steak Gremolata – Gordon Ramsay
Fillet Steak Gremolata Serves 2 Ingredients: 2 x 250g beef fillet steaks salt and......
Paneer Jalfrezi by Maunika Gowardhan
Paneer Jalfrezi Serves 1 Ingredients: 230gms paneer diced in cubes 3 tablespoons coconut oil 1......
Byron Talbott’s Ahi tuna poke
Ahi tuna poke Serves 2 Ingredients: For the tuna: 250g ahi tuna, trimmed and diced......
Alida Ryder’s Easy Caprese Chicken
Easy Caprese Chicken Serves: 4 Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Ingredients:......
How to get Willpower on Keto and Banting
I often preach about setting goals and building a web of accountability. Now that I’m......
Why join Real Meal Revolution?
We ask you to join all the time. What’s in it for you? We’ll let......
Melissa Clark’s Porchetta Style Pork Chops
Melissa Clark’s Porchetta Style Pork Chops – One of our favourite New York Times chefs......
Goal Setting on the Banting / Keto Diet
“An archer cannot hit the bull’s-eye if he doesn’t know where the target is.” –......
Improving Sleep and the Banting Diet
“When a person sleeps less than seven hours a night there is a dose-response relationship......
Donna Hay’s Tray-Baked Chicken
We spotted Donna Hay making Tray-baked Chicken. Check out this nice and quick weeknight meal......
Keto, Banting and Lifestyle – What’s Really Making You Fat?
Lifestyle is the key word here. It is a fundamental pillar of Real Meal Revolution......
Jonno does Angie for good
Jonno does Angie for good (It’s a workout) I had a good winter. Some may......
Nigella Lawson’s Poached Salmon Salad
We spotted Nigella rocking a totally green listed Poached Salmon Salad recipe on BBC. Watch......
10 kitchen hacks that help you lose weight
If you’ve read the Banting Red List, you will know what you need to give......
Jamie Oliver’s Harissa Chicken Tray-bake
(serves 4-6) Harissa Chicken – We just got a copy of Jamie’s latest cookbook, 5......
How cooking can change your life
Yes, Cooking can change your life, Michael Pollan is one of the most accomplished food......
7 Weekly Tasks Our Members Do To Get Results
Get Banting Diet Results from eating delicious food, tracking meals, chatting to friends on the......
A June of Winning
The latest Banting Diet success stories from Real Meal Revolution members Our Banting Diet success......
Nightshades and the Banting Food Lists
Nightshades is a commonly queried food item with the Banting Food Lists act as the......
The Banting Diet Experts
Banting Diet Experts are our go-to source of new information – We’d love to take......
Weight Loss – No.1 Benefit of The Banting Diet
Sometimes, even we can’t believe the benefits our members report from just a few weeks......
Enzyme-rich foods on the Banting Diet
Digestive Enzyme-rich foods on the Banting Diet Digestive enzymes break the food and nutrients in......
Banting Dinner with Jonno in June 2017
Banting Dinner with Jonno in June 2017 I have mentioned it a few times before,......
Fibre-rich Foods (Prebiotics) on the Banting Diet
Fibre-rich Foods, one of the myths about low carb diets, and Banting in particular, is......
Introduction to the Banting Lists
One of your greatest assets when you start Banting with Real Meal Revolution is our......
Latest Banting Diet success stories from Real Meal Revolution members
Latest Banting Diet success stories from Real Meal Revolution members The volume of Banting Diet......
How to make Banting Scotch Eggs
In this Banting Recipe lesson, Jonno teaches us how to low carb a Banting Scotch......
Banting Diet Fertilisers
Banting Diet Fertilisers – from a specific physiological point of view, gut health is our......
Leaine’s Story: Accept yourself for who you are
Leaine Brebner: Head of Content and Support at Real Meal Revolution This is Leaine’s story.......
Barriers to healthy lifestyle changes – Becca’s Story
Rebekah Allerton: Sales Manager at Real Meal Revolution Becca’s story shows how quickly a diet......
Vegan Banting Salad
Rob Hichens: General Manager at Real Meal Revolution Vegan Banting Salad, I started eating a......
Eggs Baconnaise – Jonno Proudfoot’s Banting recipe
My favourite Banting / low carb diet recipe in the history of the universe has......
Real Meal Revolution launches FREE weight-loss workshops
An epic intro to Banting 2.0 Jonno Proudfoot and the Real Meal Revolution team have......
Jonno’s inaugural FREE Banting 2.0 Weight-loss Workshop was an Awesome success
On Thursday the 16 February Jonno Proudfoot and the Real Meal Revolution team held the......
Gordon Ramsay’s Slow Braised Beef Short Ribs with Bacon and Mushrooms
Beef short rib is a cheaper cut of beef, but with a little bit of......
How to boil a perfect egg every time
Boiling an egg is considered a cooking-basic and something everybody should know how to do.......
Christle’s Pre-Wedding Diet Story
I’m a 27-year-old MSc Human Physiology graduate at the University of Pretoria. I have been......
5 Banting tips to improve your sexual vitality
When we feel sexy, happy and full of energy, our sexual vitality is in abundance. ......
Banting on Valentine’s Day
What’s more loving than sharing a meal together? This Valentine’s Day get the kids involved......
Revolutionary Banting News from the week that was (30 January – 5 February 17)
South Pacific islands ban western junk food A group of south Pacific islands has put......
How to make the best Banting mayo
Mayo can defeat even the most determined of cooks. In this cooking lesson Jonno gives......
Revolutionary Banting News from the week that was (23 – 29 January 17)
France puts a stop to soda refills as a way to fight rising obesity levels......
Revolutionary Banting News from the week that was (16 Jan – 22 Jan 17)
Sitting too much ages you by eight years, according to a new study According to......
Samantha Pyper knows that Banting “is not a diet it’s a lifestyle”
Samantha had almost lost hope on losing weight when she decided to give Banting a......
Back to School Lunchbox Ideas
Remember the excitement of being a kid and opening your lunchbox to see what was......
Reviews from the early adapters of Banting 2.0
Banting 2.0 hit the shelves of South African stores to great excitement as the first......
Tips To Stick With Your New Year’s Resolution!
Yes, you can stick to your New Year’s resolution! It is estimated that only......
Banting / Keto Drink Ideas for a Healthier Hurrah!
The act of raising a drink to the health of others dates back to ancient......
Work From Home Banting Cooking Business – Wendy’s Story
The beginning of my Banting journey: I first heard of the Real Meal Revolution in......
7 Banting Diet ideas during Christmas
The festive season is a time for unwinding after a busy year, but it’s also......
Fish Cooking Techniques
Teach a man to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime, but teach a......
Banting or Keto to Get Pregnant
Not being able to conceive is devastating for couples wanting to start a family. This......
Revolutionary Banting News from the week that was (21 Nov – 27 Nov 16)
Banting 2.0 launches on 2 December 2016. We’re hugely excited to report that our new......
How to make a Banting Smoothie
Jonno’s Shake, Rattle and Roll Cooking Lesson In this cooking lesson Jonno offers you a......
Guide to Milk Alternatives on the Banting Diet
The morning alarm triggers the classically conditioned response to get out of bed for your......
A comprehensive analysis of the new official Banting 2.0 Real Lists
A comprehensive analysis of the new official Banting 2.0 Real Lists In the build up......
Banting 2.0 – Updated Lists, Improved Lifestyle
Our new title, Real Meal Revolution Banting 2.0, launching in December 2016, brings a fresh......
5 life hacks to lose weight that don’t involve food
Banting is not only about diet. At RMR, achieving health and weight loss is also......
Revolutionary Banting News from the week that was (9 Nov – 15 Nov 16)
Adding red meat to your diet can actually help lower cholesterol and maintain better blood......
How to make a real French salad dressing
Have you ever read the ingredients on a bottle of store-bought salad dressing? Preservatives, corn......
How Paul, a bi-lateral amputee, overcame poor self-image to become a Motivational Speaker
I am a bi-lateral amputee. When I was 15 months old, I contracted Meningococcal Meningitis.......
The Best Banting Ketchup Recipe
The Best Banting Ketchup In this cooking lesson Jonno teaches you how to make a......
Revolutionary Banting News from the week that was (2 Nov – 8 Nov 16)
Just one day of Banting lowers insulin resistance by 30 percent The Daily Mail, reported......
11 points to consider before drinking brandy and coke
“Barman, bring me another brandy and coke, and make it a double!” or NOT Before......
Is corn bad for a diet?
It isn’t surprising that corn has such a bad name when you think of how......
Is your brain making you fat?
“Obesity is a disease of the brain.” According to the Sagol School of Neuroscience, in......
How to make Banting crackers
Who doesn’t love a good, crispy cracker? The perfect partner to a nutrient-packed liver pate,......
Revolutionary Banting News from the week that was (25 Oct – 1 Nov 16)
The week that was (25 Oct – 1 Nov 16) Things are hotting up in......
Nightshades on the Banting Diet
The term “nightshade” does seem like it should belong in a horror story, but......
Fat Rendering Cooking Lesson with Jonno
Fat Rendering Cooking Lesson with Jonno One of the greatest tools any Banter can have......
The Most Comprehensive Guide To Fasting
In this fascinating book, “The Complete Guide to Fasting,” Dr. Jason Fung teams up with......
10 dairy-free ways to thicken foods without wheat
Going gluten-free, and dairy-free, with the Banting lifestyle does not signal the end of life......
From Chocolate Maker to Banting Advocate for the Deaf Community
“I had been passionate about making chocolate, but now I was even more passionate about......
What to do if your cholesterol increases while Banting
Ever wondered why your cholesterol can go up when you’re losing weight? In a previous......
Should the humble potato really be feared?
Should the humble potato really be feared? Why, if sweet potatoes are sweet, are they......
8 ways to thicken a sauce with dairy
Going gluten-free with the Banting lifestyle doesn’t signal the end of thick sauces, soups, and......
Bread Cooking Lesson with Jonno Proudfoot
Bread Cooking Lesson with Jonno Proudfoot Jonno has upped his game since writing the recipes......
Banting on a Budget
“Banting is expensive!” Our users dispel this myth by proving that no matter who you......
Cholesterol – What You Need to Know
“It is virtually impossible to explain how vital cholesterol is to the human body. If......
Reasons to drink Kombucha everyday
Known as the “Tea of Immortality”, by the Chinese, kombucha was thought to have first......
Understanding Food Nutrition Labels
Once you embark on the Banting lifestyle and decide to eliminate processed carbs and sugars......
Different merits of a Mediterranean diet – Ethics & Data
This is a debate of two Cardiologists, Dr. Aseem Malhotra and Dr. Joel Kahn, who......
How Do Diet Cheat Days Affect Weight Loss?
Planning to cheat is planning to fail. There was a reason, or many reasons, why......
Turmeric Health Benefits
“Just as food causes chronic disease, it can be the most powerful cure.” Hippocrates We......
Health Benefits of Fermented Foods – Karen Nel
Testimony from Karen Nel “How Banting and fermented foods saved my life.” Freedom after a......
How the Sugar Industry Shifted Blame to Fat
How the Sugar Industry Shifted Blame to Fat reads the headline in The New York......
Why you don’t need to remove your gallbladder
Gallbladder removal has become one of the most common surgeries in America. But why? “If......
Banting Coaching – Changing Lives
Changing lives, 180 Banting support groups at a time. Our aim is to change 100......
The Peanut: Is it a Pea or Is it a Nut?
Peanut: more pea or nut? Although peanuts have very similar macronutrients to almonds, good protein......
Banting is now being used in Australia to reverse diabetes
Banting is now being used in Australia to reverse diabetes Since The Real Meal Revolution......
A new era of Banting is upon us
This December we will launch the first updated guide to Banting since The Real Meal Revolution was......
How healthy is apple cider vinegar, really?
Winning with Apple Cider Vinegar Just like Intermittent Fasting, the words “Apple Cider Vinegar” seem......
Protein Power
There are a lot of mixed messages out there when it comes to protein. We......
One year of Banting, 40kgs lost, but a new lease on life gained
We have been following Karen’s Banting journey in awe and excitement of all of her......
As A Published Nutritionist And Banting Believer, Sarah Flower’s Passion Is Her Profession
As A Published Nutritionist And Banting Believer, Sarah Flower’s Passion Is Her Profession. Sarah is......
A Beginner’s Guide to Intermittent Fasting
Intermittent fasting seems to be all the rage right now and with very good reason.......
Science shows diet groups trump individual care
Using diet and lifestyle, especially in a group setting, to treat obesity and diabetes, is......
A year of Banting and a combined weight loss of 85kgs
Husband and wife, Nina and Rowan, have been inspiring us for many months with their......
James Knott Believes That A Healthy Lifestyle Is About Addressing The Causes, Not The Symptoms
James Knott believes that treating health issues is about addressing the cause and not the......
Banting Athlete to Swim from New York to London
Michael Ventre is a full-time IT infrastructure engineer living in London with a dream to......
Life of Brian: A Banting Success
Find out the secrets to Brian’s unbelievable weight loss success by listening to him firsthand......
Food Addiction – Healing Your Body
When we allow ourselves a sugary snack or a high-carb treat, is it to satiate......
Monique Watkins Incredible Banting Journey Helped Her Feel Better After Surgery
Monique Watkins’ incredible Banting Journey led to her dropping five dress sizes in just three......
“Becoming a Certified Banting Coach Changed My Life.”
Jonathan Flax is a superstar Banter who has changed his life by losing an astonishing......
Sam Bell started Banting after having life threatening health problems
Sam Bell started Banting after having life threatening health problems and has never looked back!......
Banting Gives David Daffey The Energy To Swim, Cycle And Run 226kms In A Day!
Banting Gives David Daffey The Energy To Swim, Cycle And Run 226kms In A Day!......
Jim And Paul Are Successful Banters Who Have Joined Forces To Offer Banters The Best
Jim and Paul are Successful Banters who have joined forces to offer Banters the Best......
Banting is helping to save Duke Coulbanis’s life.
Banting is helping to save Duke Coulbanis’s life, one kg at a time. Doctors told......
Staci Katsivalis is a Fitness All Rounder and Avid Banting Believer
Staci Katsivalis is a Fitness All Rounder and Avid Banting Believer Staci leads an active......
Tour de France Winners are Low-Carb Advocates!
Great news for LCHF is that the first and second place riders of the Tour......
Chris Froome won his third Tour de France title in four years, on a low-carb, higher-protein diet
“His success can be put down to a massive loss in weight, helping to explain......
Jonathon Lee Ching lost 20kgs while Banting
Jonathon is not only a successful Banter, having lost 20kgs, but he is also a......
From 282kgs to Ironman
AJ van der Walt is one of thebiggest Banting inspirations ever! We first featured AJ’s......
Banting helped Claudette Leahy lose enough weight to fall pregnant
Banting helped Claudette Leahy lose enough weight to fall pregnant Claudette Leahy and her husband......
Banting during the Islamic month of Ramadan
Lauren Aaliyah Kolia is a Certified Banting Coach, and this is her personal experience......
A shining testimonial for Certified Banting Coach, Andre Obradovic
A shining testimonial for Certified Banting Coach, Andre Obradovic In the words of Todd Berry:......
Marlinda Rudolph used Banting to stop the yo-yoing of her weight and emotions!
Before Banting Marlinda Rudolph felt like both her weight and emotions were on a rollercoaster......
Chase Webber is a Naturopathic Doctor and firm Banting Believer!
Chase Webber is a Naturopathic Doctor and firm Banting Believer! In Chase’s professional life, Banting......
Jacques Brun is a Banting Coach who inspired a Banting Movement in Sierra Leone
Jacques Brun is a Certified Banting Coach who inspired a Banting Movement in Sierra Leone......
Banting means health, with weight loss as a bonus
Ansie Eybers has lost 26kgs Banting and wants to share how with her Real Groups!......
Anne-Marie Pienaar Braved a Bathing Suit Because of Banting
Anne-Marie Pienaar Braved a Bathing Suit because of Banting Anne-Marie is a passionate Banter, whose......
Madeleine Henderson improved her cholesterol and dropped 2 dress sizes while Banting!
Madeleine Henderson improved her cholesterol and dropped two dress sizes while Banting! Madeleine Henderson is......
Andre Visagie Has Lost 36kgs Because Banting Helped Him To Discover His Insulin Resistance
Andre Visagie is a Certified Banting Coach who is an incredible 36kgs lighter Banting helped......
Luca’s Banting Metamorphosis
Luca’s Banting Metamorphosis “My son has undergone a metamorphosis. Luca has lost 16 kgs, having......
Banting has helped Nina Johnson to manage her type 1 diabetes
Nina Johnson is a Type 1 Diabetic, who has changed her life with Banting. Nina......
Andre Obradovic is Changing the World One Banter at a Time
Andre Obradovic is changing the world one Banter at a time Mahatma Gandhi once said,......
Banting Has Helped Theo Truter Further His Aviation Career
Banting has helped Theo Truter to further his aviation career. As a pilot in training,......
Banting led to Gillian Geldenhuys feeling like her life had only truly just begun.
Banting led to Gillian Geldenhuys feeling like her life had only truly just begun. Gillian......
Suzanne Martin knows that Banting is the best way to lose weight and keep it off!
Suzanne Martin knows that Banting is the best way to lose weight and keep it......
Mike is a keen mountain biker who has seen significant improvements, due to Banting
Mike is a keen mountain biker who has seen significant improvements in his race times,......
Hanli Van Tonder is a triathlete who believes Banting betters her performance!
Hanli Van Tonder is a triathlete who believes Banting betters her performance! As a triathlete,......
Annemarie now only needs a third of the insulin to manage her diabetes!
Annemarie Truter is a Certified Banting Coach (CBC) who has lost an incredible 24kgs Banting!......
Sieska Shelwell has lost 18kgs and she wants to help you on your Banting journey
Sieska Shelwell is a Real Meal Revolution Trained, Certified Banting Coach Real Meal Revolution wants......
Graham Donet is Real Meal Revolution Trained Certified Banting Coach
Graham Donet is a Real Meal Revolution Trained Certified Banting Coach Real Meal Revolution is......
Banting has done for Amanda what doctors could not do
Amanda Strydom is a Real Meal Revolution trained Certified Banting Coach (CBC) With the help......
Banting saved Adrienne’s entire family’s life
Adrienne is a Real Meal Revolution trained Certified Banting Coach Real Meal Revolution is here......
There is a Banting Doctor in the house!
Dr. Stephan Vosloo is a Real Meal Revolution trained Certified Banting Coach At Real Meal......
Malcolm Coombes is a Real Meal Revolution trained Certified Banting Coach
Malcolm Coombes is a Real Meal Revolution trained Certified Banting Coach Our aim is to......
Chad Rowe is a Real Meal Revolution trained Certified Banting Coach
Chad Rowe is a Real Meal Revolution trained Certified Banting Coach (CBC), who has changed......
Catherine Elgie Peters is a Real Meal Revolution trained Certified Banting Coach
Catherine Elgie Peters is a Certified Banting Coach (CBC) who is helping Real Meal Revolution......
Faieza Sanders is a Real Meal Revolution trained Certified Banting Coach
Faieza Sanders is a Real Meal Revolution trained Certified Banting Coach Our aim is to help......
Gary Le Sueur is a Real Meal Revolution trained Certified Banting Coach
Our aim is to change 100 million lives by 2025, and we’re building an army......
Skip Franzsen is a Real Meal Revolution trained Certified Banting Coach
Our aim is to change 100 million lives by 2025, and we’re building an army......
Petro’s Banting Journey
“I truly believe that this is a Revolution, and the best one!” My name is......
How is a child’s concentration affected by the Banting diet?
“Our children’s health and well-being are dependent on our commitment to promoting food access and......
Take the plunge
You see people on social media achieving greatness every day. You are in awe of......
The lists keep changing, but do they?
“That’s not Banting.” “Is that Banting?” These phrases are littered all over the place. Facebook......
Anya’s Banting Story
“I won’t look back. My liver is almost cured, and I will never eat any......
Karen’s Amazing Banting Journey
I truly believe that Banting has saved my life! Here’s my story. I am 54......
How Banting Can Help Your Children
My son asked me why he should eat this way, and I said that we’re......
10 reasons why kids should learn to pack a healthy lunch
It’s important for kids to start learning about food from as young an age as......
Transforming mindless binging into mindful eating
The opposite of mindful eating is mindless eating. When we get into the habit of......
Banting has blessed us with two bundles of joy
This is Lizel’s inspiring story: I had my first child at the age of 24,......
Choose to be more self-loving
Our task for you this week, as part of the 28 day “I’m Possible Challenge”,......
7 Steps to Self-Awareness
As part of the 28 day “I’m Possible” non-challenge challenge, we have asked you to......
7 Tips To Break Bad Eating Habits
In order to break bad habits, you have to avoid being “lead into temptation”. Figuring......
Set the goals for your best year yet
“Setting goals is the first step in turning the invisible into the visible” – Tony......
28 day “I’m possible” challenge
Today is the first day of the rest of your life. Why not make it......
Week 11: I Made It
Eleven weeks ago when I decided to write a practical blog post on goal setting,......
Nina and Rowan’s Banting Journey
Update on Nina and Rowan’s journey: We are just blown away by the progress and......
Edible Table Decorations
Entertain smart this year, by doubling up your starters as impressive table features. Christmas is......
Banting Christmas Lunch
‘Tis the season to be jolly, fa la la la la… ‘tis also the season......
Sticking to your healthy habits during the Holiday Season
It’s exciting – the year has finally come to an end and now is the......
Week 10: What does healthy look like?
I’m two weeks away from my final ‘Six-Pack’ post and I think I’m on track.......
Open Letter to Prof Noakes by Nico Kleynhans
Sometimes in life we take things for granted. The day-to-day tasks that we give very......
How Banting has changed my son’s life
“On top of my son’s improvement with ADHD, my husband has lost 12kgs and his......
Superkos vir Superkinders
‘Hierdie pragboek is prakties en inspirerend en bevat smullekker resepte sowel as wetenskaplike navorsingsresultate’ –......
Raising Children on Real Low-Carb Food
“It’s so funny. When people hear we are Banting some still say, “Surely your children......
Week 9: Cravings, Fasting and Winning
In last week’s blog post, I got hit with the realisation that I only had......
Banting has its very own Christmas Song
Banting has its very own Christmas Song Last week it was Boy George loving the......
Boy George is a huge fan of cauli-mash
Bow Down Mister! The Karma Chameleon of Pop, Boy George, is a huge fan of......
Thirst-quenching Banting drinks for summer
With the summer months approaching, we’re in the mood for something tall, cold and delicious.......
Week 8: Confident, but not milking it.
I have four weeks left of my six pack-challenge. If you’ve been following, you will......
Happy Birthday To Banting
The Real Meal Revolution turns two today! To dateRMR has sold in excess of 250......
Mariam’s Banting Story
Mariam shares her Banting story with us, along with her delicious pizza recipe. In 2013......
Week 7: The Back Injury
The Pressure is Building. Do you ever get the feeling that the harder you try......
Reversing Diabetes: Pierre Mosely’s Story
In 2012, with sugar levels hitting 18, 42 year old New Zealander, Pierre Mosely was......
Diabetes, the bitter facts
According to Prof Tim Noakes, the Western Cape has the highest death rate of diabetes......
Week 5 & 6: The Double Header
Last week I was swept off to Joburg for a book tour so I didn’t......
All Blacks win Rugby World Cup while eating a low sugar, healthy fat diet
All Blacks win Rugby World Cup while eating a low sugar, healthy fat diet Anyone......
Is Resistant Starch Beneficial On The Banting Diet?
This topic is probably as controversial as Banting itself. What is resistant starch (RS)? Resistant......
Reflections of my first Banting anniversary – 365 days and 40kg down
Thank you Professor Tim Noakes and the whole Banting team for giving me the tools......
Week 4: Can goals make you depressed?
Whenever I set a goal for myself that requires me to change, I inevitably reach......
Week 3: How I feel
Two weeks down and my arrogance is astounding. How do I feel? Like an idiot.......
Week 2 of Jonno’s summer six-pack challenge
Last week I wrote a blog post on how to set goals. For any of......
The Perfect Poo
Let’s be honest, this is an awkward chat to have; it’s uncomfortable to think about,......
Carb Counting on the Banting diet
A lot of research has been done on the, previously, unassuming carbohydrate. But, what are......
Week 1: Chiseling Your Goal In Stone
Although I sing from the Banting hymn sheet, I slacked over winter. I haven’t had......
The link between Cancer, Insulin Resistance and a Ketogenic Diet
Research done by Dr Dominic D’Agostino, Dr Thomas Seyfried and Dr Gary Fettke has revealed......
Story of Survival
The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland located in the neck. The thyroid gland is responsible......
Actress Euodia Samson shares her Banting story
Local actress and TV personality Euodia Samson has graced our screens in some of South......
Host the Perfect Banting Braai
Heritage Day is our day to come together and celebrate the many cultures, traditions and......
AJ van der Walt is one of Bantings greatest testimonials.
Nelson Mandela once said, “Once a person is determined to help themselves there is nothing......
Banting Diet in Sports
Rugby fever is upon us – whether you are a supporter, a professional rugby player......
Tips to Help You Restore and Maintain Your Gut Health
Did you know that your digestive system makes up 70% of the body’s entire immune......
Top 10 Banting foods for sexual vitality
The health effects of Banting are boundless, and sexual health is no exception. The following......
10 Nutrients Supermums and Superheroes Can’t Live Without
If you visit a book store this weekend or for the next year or so,......
Spiderman or Sugarman
“Sugarman, won’t you hurry… Cos I’m tired of these scenes For a blue coin, won’t......
The Full Monty
We’re on the receiving end of bucket loads of positive Banting testimonials a week, most......
The sugar debate: Is sin tax the answer?
The international obesity and diabetes crisis is no secret, and the British Medical Association has......
Success Stories From Real Meal Revolution Members
There are a lot of advantages to sitting in the Banting HQ offices, what with......
Ketosis – key to human babies’ big brains?
Prof Noakes is on trial for ‘advising’ a mom to wean her baby onto low......
Running on fat – Banters take on the Comrades Marathon
Alfred Motaung, running his 14th Comrades Marathon and his first fuelled by fat On the......
Children and Nutrition – Frequently Asked Questions
Summary excerpts from Raising Superheroes – due for publication in September 2015 Why is breastfeeding......
To Infinity and Beyond
This past Monday was a special day for the Revolution. After more than a year......
Ignorance isn’t Bliss
Protein Bar anyone? A lovely choc fudge flavour and a nice amount of sugar! Banting......
Count those Carbs. But don’t forget the Grains!
Count those Carbs – Grains have been part of the human diet for centuries, but......
Artificial Sweeteners – Are we going Cold Turkey?
While our green list sweeteners, such as Xylitol, are a great alternative to copious amounts......
Should You Be Drinking Milk?
The best alternative for cow’s milk and related dairy is goat’s milk, camel’s milk, if......
Oils and Fats – which to avoid and which to use
Oils and Fats to Avoid Vegetable oils and their fats should be avoided completely. There......
Alkaline, Acid & your Body
Alkaline, Acid – The concept of alkalanising your body is a fad. The danger here......
Top 10 nutritional Superfoods
We’ve narrowed down a selection of The Real Superfoods, foods that are nutritious, delicious......
Ketosis – What is that all about?
What’s it all about? Is it good for you? Is it bad for you? What’s......
Why some people don’t lose weight when Banting
Why some people don’t lose weight when Banting? There is no doubt about it, banters......
Big Breakfast or Big Dinner
Cooking breakfast is a mission – but then so is cooking dinner. What’s the deal?......
The Banting Cheat Day
Can a cheat day help me lose weight? I heard that if I plateau I......
The 3 worst and 3 best foods for you
The below lists the three worst, and three best, foods that you can put into......
Chef fail forces cook book to give away free recipe
Free Recipe – The first print run of Real Meal Revolution is missing one or......
Where can I count my carbs?
We have had a huge volume of readers ask where they can count carbs. Below......
Banting, Keto and Food Addiction
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21 January, 2021
Jonno interviews Brian Berkman about his staggering 72kg weight loss journey.
In 2012 Brian had just finished losing roughly 80kg of unwanted weight after an enormous...
11 June, 2019
Hard Sacrifices Mean Great Payoffs: 6 Terrific Advantages of Giving Up Sugar
Sugar is in about every modern convenience food known to man—not just sweet treats but...
05 June, 2019
What Johanita Jordaan did to win at Banting, Keto, LCHF, Low-Carb etc.
Over the last couple years, Sam has developed a successful side business sharing her passion...
28 May, 2019
Did the American Diabetes Association Just Endorse Low-Carb?
Just a few days ago, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) released their latest publication on...
09 May, 2019
What Are the Key Differences Between Keto and Banting?
Just like fashion, the world of diets also has its own fads that tend to...
14 March, 2019
Are low-carb, Banting or Keto bad for your liver?
The main reason people say low-carb is bad for the liver is because they think...
29 August, 2018
Two ways to char a pepper, and why charred peppers are the best thing to add to any dish
TWO WAYS TO CHAR A PEPPER, AND WHY CHARRED PEPPERS ARE THE BEST THING TO...
22 August, 2018
How to blanch vegetables with Jonno Proudfoot
How to blanch vegetables with Jonno Proudfoot Throughout my books and the online program, I make...
21 August, 2018
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