Intermittent fasting is popular because it’s simple — focusing on simply when you eat — and because it works. Ample research data support intermittent fasting as a superior alternative to well-known weight-loss strategies, like calorie counting. Of course, in order to have success with intermittent fasting, you need to be able to recognize if something…
In our second session of Zero Live, Dr. Naomi Parrella, MD, and RichLaFountain, PhD, answer questions from Zero Members about metabolism, insulin, fat burning, and more. Video Transcript Dr. Naomi Parrella, MD: (00:00) Possibly even dementia. If sugars stay too high, that’s actually a diagnosis of diabetes. So of course your body doesn’t want to…
My passion has always been to help people feel good and thrive! Therefore, throughout my career, I’ve focused on supporting people’s health, particularly through connecting behavior and thought patterns with how the body works. As it turns out, this often leads to success in many areas of life and especially in successful, long-term weight management….
While it may be best known for its role in diabetes, insulin is integral to overall health and weight loss. It plays a dynamic role in regulating not just blood sugar but also your body’s metabolism and energy storage. Read on to discover how to manage your insulin levels so you can achieve optimal health…
You’ve heard it before: Too much sugar is bad for your health. But, when it comes to the sweet stuff, how much is too much? And what about naturally occurring sugars, like honey and maple syrup? Or zero-calorie alternatives, like aspartame or stevia? Are those healthier or not? With over 60 variations of sugar (and…
In our first session of Zero Live, Dr. Naomi Parrella, MD, and RichLaFountain, PhD, answer questions from Zero Members about weight loss, Ozempic, protein, and more. Video Transcript Dr. Naomi Parrella, MD: (00:04) The first question that came up, um, was how do you break a weight loss plateau? So the question started out with,…
Injectable GLP-1 receptor agonists, often known by brand names such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound, are a hot topic in the world of weight loss. In less than a decade, they have skyrocketed in popularity as an effective weight-loss tool. However, they are not the only effective weight-loss tool. Let’s take a closer look…
Dr. Parrella will apply her expertise as a clinician, educator, and communicator to further Zero’s mission of helping its Members live longer, better lives. Zero, the leading app for intermittent fasting and metabolic health, proudly announces the appointment of Dr. Naomi Parrella as its new Chief Medical Officer. As a distinguished physician and authority in…
As interviewed by Rich LaFountain, PhD We are thrilled to introduce Dr. Naomi Parrella as Zero’s Chief Medical Officer! Dr. Parrella is a renowned physician who has spent decades treating patients and educating both medical students and the broader public about obesity and metabolic health. Dr. Parrella spent her formative years in Japan before coming…
