Whether you’re brand new to fasting or a seasoned veteran, you’ll likely run into questions over whether a certain food or drink is fast-friendly. Can you put butter in your coffee? In fact, can you drink coffee at all? The answer depends on what you’re trying to achieve with your fast. In this article, we…
Aging is inevitable, but the speed at which you experience its effects doesn’t need to be. Consider the age-old car metaphor: If you fill it up with poor-quality gas, neglect changing the oil, and let your antifreeze run out, your car is going to clog up and break down a lot sooner than it would…
Many of us have attempted diets that promise rapid results, only to find that they aren’t sustainable or lead to a yo-yo effect. But with intermittent fasting, you get results by focusing on when — instead of what — you eat. With IF (intermittent fasting), you eat during a preset eating window and fast for the…
There was a time in my life when I was sure I’d found the solution to obesity. After years of dieting, I’d just started fasting and eating a ketogenic diet when I learned of the carb-insulin model. Developed by Harvard nutrition professor Dr. David Ludwig, this model essentially says that obesity doesn’t come from eating…
Whether you’re a frequent flier or a first-timer, traveling by plane is likely to induce some stress. From getting to the airport to checking in to arriving with all your luggage, flying comes with no guarantees. This inherent uncertainty, combined with less physical activity, reduced access to high-quality food, and upheavals to your everyday schedule,…
Few things in life are more frustrating than doing what you’re supposed to do and not getting the results you expect. Studying hard for an exam but not earning the “A”; training hard for a marathon but not hitting your time goal; sticking to your weight-loss plan but finding that the scale simply refuses to…
Metabolic health has been gradually declining in recent decades across the world. According to recent estimates, less than 10% of adults are metabolically healthy. Luckily, there is an easy and straightforward way to increase your metabolic health through the power of fasting. Read on to learn how this simple habit can transform your health and…
If you’re trying to achieve a long-term health goal, like maintaining your weight or staying cardiovascularly fit, you know you won’t succeed if every food choice or exercise session is a struggle. That’s why you need to turn these actions into healthy habits! But forming habits is no easy feat — data from the CDC…
New fasters have a range of timing options to choose from, which can make it hard to decide where to start. If you’re a beginner, consider a 14:10 fasting protocol as an on-ramp to weight loss and health gain. Read on to learn all about 14:10 intermittent fasting, including benefits, tips and tricks, and frequently…
As interviewed by Rich LaFountain, PhD Dr. Mindy is a woman on a mission: She wants you to discover how powerful your body was built to be. A renowned holistic health expert, Dr. Mindy Pelz (who goes by Dr. Mindy) educates and empowers people around the world to use intermittent fasting to overcome chronic disease…