Intermittent fasting can be a great tool for weight loss. It’s a simple approach that tends to work because it limits how much you’re eating by keeping a set timeframe on when you’re eating. While many people have found success with intermittent fasting, some find they are not losing the weight they anticipated. Read on…
It’s a tale as old as time: A family event is coming up, or a vacation, or a class reunion — whatever the reason, you’re feeling a surge of motivation to get your health back on track. You go online for guidance and are immediately bombarded with urgent calls to action. Start this crash diet!…
You’ve likely heard of intermittent fasting, even if you have yet to try it for yourself. Many advocates tout fasting’s weight-loss, insulin-management, metabolic-health, and other anti-aging health benefits. While these effects can benefit both men and women, intermittent fasting may be an especially useful dietary strategy for women suffering from polycystic ovary syndrome (commonly known…
There are a lot of ways to eat — just like there are a lot of ways to fast! Yet, to get the most health benefits from both your diet type and your fasting practice, there are certain nuances to consider. Read on to learn how to best pair your diet type — be it low-carb,…
Intermittent fasting and sleep are normal parts of your 24-hour day. In fact, you spend approximately one third of your lifetime sleeping. Since most people don’t eat while they sleep, you can make the case that you’re also fasting (while sleeping) for roughly one third of your life. But what about those fasting hours when…
Whether you’re trying to build muscle, lose weight, live longer, or some combination of these goals, you need to be eating protein — and if you’re like 40% of adults in America, you’re probably not getting enough. Protein is hugely important to your entire body. In fact, the only thing your body contains in larger…
When it comes to health and nutrition, we can all agree on some core fundamentals: Eat whole foods, move your body, get sufficient sleep, and take time to unwind. However, the truth is that we’re all different and have different physiological needs — particularly between biological men and women. Take intermittent fasting, for example. While…
Everyone wants to live better, longer. The question is: How? Intermittent fasting has gained considerable attention in recent years for its many health benefits — but is it the key to healthy longevity? Let’s take a look at what a rapidly-growing field of research says about intermittent fasting for longevity. Does Intermittent Fasting Lead to…
Motivation is fantastic… when it shows up. It can feel like a tailwind at your back, pushing you almost effortlessly towards your goal. Unfortunately, motivation is also a fickle beast, and if you wait for it in order to get going, you might be waiting forever. But what is motivation, exactly? Is there a way…
Fasting seems fairly simple, right? You eat, or you don’t eat. However, how you prepare for a fast can change your experience — both the way you feel during your fast, and what your body is accomplishing. Why Is Preparation for Fasting So Important? While there are many benefits of fasting, there are also several…