If you’ve ever tried to lose weight by counting calories, you know it can be a tedious affair. After all, life is busy, and it can be tough to keep track of the important things — dentist appointments and friends’ birthdays, for example — nevermind painstakingly measuring each ingredient in your morning smoothie or trying to…
While seemingly opposites, both fasting and mindful eating are time-tested approaches to nutrition. Alone, each can provide unique benefits. Together, they work synergistically to improve your whole-body health, with benefits ranging from preventing chronic disease to improving mental health and self-awareness. Juggling the scope of mindful fasting and mindful eating might seem overwhelming at first,…
Fat fasting is a dietary technique geared towards weight loss and other health reasons. Those who use fat fasting claim that it allows them to break through weight-loss plateaus, lose weight quickly, or get into ketosis without hunger or food cravings. But are fat fasts necessary for weight loss? And are they healthy in the…
Fasting isn’t just about the body! If you’re interested in improving your mental health, consider fasting as a tool. The Mental Benefits of Fasting Many people embrace fasting for its physical benefits, but it’s easy to forget that the brain is part of the body, too! According to scientific literature, fasting has a considerable impact…
The history of fasting spans hundreds of thousands of years, and it is deeply intertwined with the story of life on Earth. A closer look into fasting’s expansive timeline clearly shows that it was, and remains, a powerful tool for the survival, health, and wellness of our species. Read on for a deeper dive into…
Let’s face it: No one has time for complicated health solutions. While getting (and staying) healthy is never quick nor easy, your wellness journey should be sustainable for your lifestyle. The amazing thing about intermittent fasting, a form of time-restricted feeding, is that it can work for most people and bring about transformational health benefits,…
As interviewed by Rich LaFountain, PhD Brianna Stubbs wants you to know that ketones are a miracle molecule within your body — and that you can easily leverage their power through fasting, dietary composition, and supplementation. Brianna Stubbs, PhD, is a leading expert in ketone metabolism and ketone supplementation. As a double World Champion rower,…
16:8 intermittent fasting involves a 16-hour fasting window and an 8-hour eating window. It’s a popular, evidence-based approach to improving your health, and the best part is you can see real results in just one month! Potential 16:8 Intermittent-Fasting Results in 1 Month 16:8 intermittent fasting is one of the most well-researched fasting protocols for…
The gut microbiome has gained significant attention in recent years for its profound impact on our health. Emerging research suggests that nurturing a healthy gut microbiome can play a crucial role in promoting overall well-being, from digestion to immune function and even mental health. In this article, we’ll explore four key nutritional strategies that can…
We know that fasting has many benefits, but the most popular one is, you guessed it, weight loss. However, if you’re truly interested in maximizing your healthspan, a more specific goal is fat loss, because if weight is all you’re focused on, you’re at risk for lean-mass loss, which has a negative effect on your body composition…
