Ask your mom, doctor, or friendly registered dietician for nutrition advice, and you’ll almost certainly receive a lengthy and enthusiastic response. Since we’re all experts in our own self-designated n=1 nutrition study, nearly everyone has an opinion on what healthy eating is — and how to go about it. While no one diet is right…
If you’re interested in fasting then you’ve probably heard about the many health and longevity benefits of autophagy. Autophagy is a natural housekeeping process that cleans up the cellular environment, manages energy levels, and improves longevity. The good news is that your cells are perfectly set up to access the protective, anti-aging, benefits of autophagy…
Over the last few months, you may have noticed some gradual — but significant — changes to Zero. Historically, we’ve focused exclusively on helping you create and maintain a fasting practice, and that’s probably why you’re here. While fasting is an excellent tool for achieving all sorts of health goals, that’s exactly what it is: a…
If you’ve downloaded Zero, chances are that you’re here to create or maintain a fasting habit. Fasting is a wonderful tool for achieving all sorts of health goals, but that’s exactly what it is — a tool, not your final destination. To truly optimize your health, it’s important to consider the larger ecosystem of what…
Ahhh, the holidays. That time of year when offices across the world throw cheerful, debaucherous parties. That time when you spend half your workday online shopping for your nieces and nephews, and the other half googling “gifts for preteens.” That time when your calendar fills up with holiday commitments. That time when your Pinterest starts…
Have you ever slogged through a gym session (or skipped it altogether) after an especially late night? If so, you may intuitively recognize the connection between sleep and exercise. Skimping on sleep can disrupt your exercise routine, but the inverse is also true. Getting enough healthy sleep can enhance your performance in the gym, on the…
If you’re reading this, it’s likely that you’re gearing up for your big holiday feast with a big fast. Whether your fast lasts a few hours or a few days, you’re already being deliberate about your eating choices, and that’s commendable. You’re making a declaration that food serves you, not the other way around. Now,…
Family is often cited as one of the biggest obstacles to achieving health and fitness goals, and understandably so. No matter how you define the word, “family” undeniably involves prioritizing at least one person outside of yourself. For families with kids, there are soccer games to watch, pizza parties to attend, and numerous other commitments…
They say you can’t outrun a bad diet, and if you’re looking to improve health and performance, that’s certainly true! Individually, exercise and nutrition are powerful agents in the journey towards longevity, but they’re stronger when paired together. That’s why it’s vital to make strategic food choices before and after your workouts — you’ll be…
Time is arguably the most precious human commodity. You can’t get back the time you spend. However, with the right lifestyle choices, you can maximize the amount you get. There’s no shortage of opinions, ideas, and suggestions for how to live the “right lifestyle” for longevity. This short list of longevity dos and don’ts will…