Aug 6, 2021
Between the latest online fads and the crazy media headlines,
it’s easier than ever to get
confused about your health. If you want to make better decisions
about your health today so you can feel
better and live longer, you’ve come to the right place.
Intermittent fasting is one of the trendiest ways to lose weight
these days, but is it really that effective, or
that good for your overall health? Is intermittent fasting superior
to other methods of controlling dietary
intake? Intermittent fasting may not seem like the clear cut winner
in controlled settings, but real world
applications tell a different story.
I’m joined today by certified nutritionist Melanie Avalon, author
of The What, When, Wine Diet to shed
some light and understanding on what seems like a simple
alternative to counting calories. Melanie
defines this relatively new dieting trend that is gaining
popularity and shares her experiences as
someone who has utilized the plan for over 10 years. She offers
guidelines to help determine if
intermittent fasting is the right choice for you, examines the
implications of the diet, and shares
recommendations for anyone who wants to safely and effectively
attempt intermittent fasting in an
attempt to lose more weight and gain more control over their
health.
Key Takeaways:
[1:06] Today’s topic is intermittent fasting — its scientific
implications and real world applications.
[2:05] Dr. C introduces Melanie Avalon and admits that the genesis
of their conversations was focused
on controversy.
[5:18] Melanie defines common intermittent fasting terms, including
caloric restriction, time-restricted
fasting and the 16/8 eating pattern.
[8:45] Does intermittent fasting give you a pass to eat whatever
you want? Understanding macronutrients
and the critical difference between carbs and fats.
[11:05] Melanie’s recommendations for those who have tried
intermittent fasting and are still not losing
weight include increasing satiety, decreasing caloric intake, and
tracking food intake.
[18:45] A look at studies that have examined the relationship
between alcohol calories and body weight
gain.
[20:05] Melanie offers guidelines to help determine if intermittent
fasting is the right choice for you.
[24:50] Is it possible to live to be 120 years old? Dr. C. expounds
on the correlation between protein
intake and achieving your genetic longevity and health
potential.
[30:23] A snapshot of the cultivated meat project and how it might
affect the body’s ability to process
protein.
[38:16] What are the implications of intermittent fasting on
cortisol, blood sugar regulations, and circadian
rhythms? Melanie shares the findings of studies regarding women
fasting and early time-restricted
feeding.
[43:03] Rodent trials have shown that 48-hour fasting results in
20% of body weight loss, but how does
that translate to the results of human fasting protocols? Possible
benefits and possible harm, as well as
human mindset all have to be considered before making
conclusions.
[48:57] The real-life applicability of intermittent fasting has to
consider the real-world experience and the
compliance rates for fasting protocols versus calorie
restrictions.
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“Too often people think of intermittent fasting as a “get out of
jail free card”, that as long as they’re fasting
it doesn’t matter what they consume.” — Melanie Avalon