Question from reader...

From Christine Farnill:

Hi There! I have just purchased a copy of your book, and on first glance through, it seems absolutely excellent! I'm really looking forward to reading it from cover to cover...
However, I have just a few initial questions.

Forgive me if these are answered within the book itself!

1) I know this is probably 'bad' for me, but I do love a drink (alcoholic). Have tried to moderate and have succeeded in doing so over the years. Tend to have a couple of glasses of wine a night. What do you suggest I do to maximise the benefits of the Hibernation Diet? Honestly, would it better not to drink at all? I can't imagine life without a nice glass of wine from time to time, or cider (another fave). But I'm aware they're laden with calories!! Advice please!!!! Perhaps just occasionally???

2) I have one coffee a day, in the morning. Is this still ok?

3) I really enjoy cyling, swimming, spin classes at the gym - albeit they are tiring at times, but I love them and don't want to give them up! I'll have no trouble doing the resistance exercise (which I already do). Is it ok to carry on doing the other, or will this affect my blood sugar too much?

Thanks in advance for your help!
Best Regards, Christine

Alcohol

Anonymous said...

Hello, have read the book from cover to cover and thought there was a lot of good sense within. I have read lots of nutrition books and am very interested in the subject. Unlike other books, yours does not say HAVE NO ALCHOHOL, NO COFFEE, ETC. I am wondering what you think is an acceptable amount to drink and still lose weight. How much coffee stresses the liver?There has been much in the press lately saying moderate coffee/red wine/dark chocolate consumption has actual health benefits. What is true? I do feel much better when I have eaten more fruit and veg, but I find the honey keeps me awake. Could be my husbands snoring though!! Does it take awhile for the body to get used to being fed in the night?

From Anonymous - posted as comment on original post.:

I am very keen on nutrition and have read many books including the optimum nutrition bible by Patrick Holford, which I think is a great book from a very knowledgeable man. My question is all these nutritionists understand the concept of your body using liver glycogen while you sleep, why have methods similar to the hibernation diet never been mentioned/reccomended before in book's from professional nutritionists?

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