If blood-sugar levels are one way to evaluate metabolic health (and they are), the news at a societal level isn’t good. It’s estimated that roughly half of adults in the United States are either diabetics or pre-diabetic, meaning their blood sugar is too high Luckily, there are many actions you can take to control your…
On August 27, 2023, I celebrated a somewhat arbitrary but (I think) noteworthy milestone: my 1,000th consecutive day of fasting. Yet even after all those successful fasts, I can still vividly remember when my consecutive-day streak would wind back to 0 and I’d wonder, How the heck do people fast every single day? Now that…
You’ve fasted, you’ve slept, and maybe you’ve even exercised and practiced a restorative habit like yoga nidra. It’s been a great fasting window, but now it’s time to break that fast. Before you do that, though, it’s important to consider how your Fast Breaker will influence the metabolic benefits of your fast. Will it help…
Looking for meal ideas for intermittent fasting that are both nutritious and delicious? Never scramble to whip something up for breakfast, lunch, or dinner again with these dietitian-approved meals. Easy Meal Ideas for Intermittent Fasting Embarking on an intermittent-fasting journey doesn’t mean compromising on flavor or variety in your meals. In fact, it opens up…
as interviewed by Rich LaFountain, PhD Zac Robinson, PhD(C), is a strength-training researcher, practitioner, and podcaster. He takes a holistic approach to improving strength training for human health and performance — an activity that is just as essential for health and longevity as fasting. In addition to helping people improve body composition and metabolic health through…
Intermittent fasting (IF) is one of the most effective ways to boost health, improve metabolism, and manage weight. Unlike traditional diets, there are no difficult-to-remember rules or macros to count; the focus is on when you eat, not what you eat. Despite the simplicity, IF often results in a spontaneous reduction in calories and hunger…
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…
