#030 - Should You Fast When Sick?, Natural Immune Support, How Melanie And Gin Met, All About Salt!

Check out IFPodcast.com/Episode93 for full shownotes and references, and IFPodcast.com/StuffWeLike for all the stuff we like!  LISTEN TO US ON HIMALAYA! We're super excited to be a Himalaya network partnered show!! Download the free Himalaya App (www.himalaya.fm) to FINALLY keep all your podcasts in one place, follow your favorites, make playlists, leave comments, and more! And with Himalaya, you'll soon be able to LISTEN TO OUR PODCAST 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE!! Today's episode is brought to you by Green Chef, Joovv, and BiOptimizers! GREEN CHEF: Want to make the meals in your window healthier, high quality, and a breeze? Green Chef is a fantastic, USDA certified organic meal-deliver service, with Paleo, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Mediterranean, Heart Smart, Lean & Clean, Keto, Gluten- Free, and Omnivore plans! You receive freshly picked, pre-measured, perfectly portioned, mostly prepped ingredients, with easy to follow step by step instructions, shipped straight to your door! Use The Link GreenChef.us/IFPODCAST for $50 Off Your First Box! Joovv: Like intermittent fasting, red light therapy can benefit the body on so many levels, working on the mitochondrial level to help your cells generate more energy! Red light can help you burn fat (including targeted fat burning and stubborn fat!), contour your body, reduce fine lines and wrinkles, produce collagen for epic skin, support muscle recovery, reduce joint pain and inflammation, combat fatigue, help you sleep better, improve mood, and so much more!! Use The Link Joovv.coom/IFPodcast with the code IFPODCAST for a free gift! BioOptimizers: A company whose mission is to fix your digestion! They make a range of awesome supplements, including digestive and proteolytic enzymes, gluten-hacks, a "one size fits all" superstar probiotoic, HCL, and more! Check out the interviews we had with their founder, Wade Lightheart, in episodes 74 and 84! Use The Link BiOptimizers.com/ifpodcast20 With The Code ifpodcast20, To Save 20% On All BiOptimizer Products!!   SHOWNOTES 01:05 - BIOPTIMIZERS: Use The Link BiOptimizers.com/IFPODCAST With The Code IFPODCAST For 20% Off! 06:40 - JOOVV RED LIGHT THERAPY DEVICES: Use The Link Joovv.com/IFPodcast With The Code IFPODCAST For A Free Gift! 8:30 - Listener Feedback: Cindy: - Chef Could Try ADF/ 5:2 Instead Of Daily IF 14:50 - Listener Feedback: Britney: - Hitting Goal, Losing Weight With IF Without Exercise! (Plus: Seated Yoga!) 19:10 - Listener Feedback: Britney: - Ionic Foot Bath Testing 21:10 - Listener Q&A: Katie: - The Stages Of Annoying Co-Worker IF Benefits Beyond The Physical? (Willpower, Work, Sex, etc.)  27:45 - GREEN CHEF: Use The Link GreenChef.us/IFPODCAST for $50 Off Your First Box! 29:45 - Listener Q&A: David - Struggling To Add Back Carbs After Keto (Addiction, Weight Loss, Etc.) Why Do Carbs Cause A Feeling Of Satisfaction? 47:30 - Listener Q&A: Janelle - Does Crio Bru Made From 100% Ground Cocoa Break The Fast?

27 Jan 201954min

Check out IFPodcast.com/Episode92 for full shownotes and references, and IFPodcast.com/StuffWeLike for all the stuff we like! LISTEN TO US ON HIMALAYA! We're super excited to be a Himalaya network partnered show!! Download the free Himalaya App (www.himalaya.fm) to FINALLY keep all your podcasts in one place, follow your favorites, make playlists, leave comments, and more! And with Himalaya, you'll soon be able to LISTEN TO OUR PODCAST 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE!! Today's episode is brought to you by Bonafide and BiOptimizers! Bonafide: They make wonderful organic bone broths and bone broth soups, slow simmered for 18 hours, and completely free of preservatives! Bone broths are wonderful, nourishing foods and a fantastic way to open your window! Bonafide broths are available online and in stores near you! Go to BonafideProvisions.com for more information, and to find stores and order online! Use the code IFBROTH at Bonafideprovisions.com for 20% Off! BioOptimizers: A company whose mission is to fix your digestion! They make a range of awesome supplements, including digestive and proteolytic enzymes, gluten-hacks, a "one size fits all" superstar probiotoic, HCL, and more! Check out the interviews we had with their founder, Wade Lightheart, in episodes 74 and 84! Use The Link BiOptimizers.com/ifpodcast20 With The Code ifpodcast20, To Save 20% On All BiOptimizer Products!! SHOWNOTES 01:05 - BIOPTIMIZERS: Use The Link BiOptimizers.com/IFPODCAST With The Code IFPODCAST For 20% Off! 03:30 - BONAFIDE BONE BROTH: Go To BonafideProvisions.com And Use The Code IFBroth For 20% Off!! 6:55 - Listener Suggestion: Michelle - How To Drink Coffee Black! (Cold Brewing, Adding Salt!) 10:22 - Listener Q&A: Nicole - Weak Coffee, Dairy Or Soy Milk, Organic Tofu, Breaking Fast With Eggs? 19:45 - Listener Q&A: Bianca - What If You're Too Afraid To Start IF? How Did Melanie And Gin Start IF? 30:10 - Listener Q&A: Phillipa - Can IF Work For Normal BMI People? 44:45 - Listener Q&A: Stephanie - Should You Do Micronutrient Testing? 49:10 - Listener Q&A: KK - Can You Be In The "Fed" State All Day? Should You Eat If Not Hungry? 58:15 - Submit Questions For Episode 100! Ask Us Anything! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

21 Jan 201958min

Check out IFPodcast.com/Episode92 for full shownotes and references, and IFPodcast.com/StuffWeLike for all the stuff we like! LISTEN TO US ON HIMALAYA! We're super excited to be a Himalaya network partnered show!! Download the free Himalaya App (www.himalaya.fm) to FINALLY keep all your podcasts in one place, follow your favorites, make playlists, leave comments, and more! And with Himalaya, you'll soon be able to LISTEN TO OUR PODCAST 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE!! Today's episode is brought to you by Joovv and BiOptimizers! JOOVV: Like intermittent fasting, red light therapy can benefit the body on so many levels! It literally works on the mitochondrial level to help your cells generate more energy! Red light can help you burn fat (including targeted fat burning and stubborn fat!), contour your body, reduce fine lines and wrinkles, produce collagen for epic skin, support muscle recovery, reduce joint pain and inflammation, combat fatigue, help you sleep better, improve mood, and so much more!! These devices are literally LIFE CHANGING!! Use The Link Joovv.coom/IFPodcast with the code IFPODCAST for a free gift! BioOptimizers: A company whose mission is to fix your digestion! They make a range of awesome supplements, including digestive and proteolytic enzymes, gluten-hacks, a "one size fits all" superstar probiotoic, HCL, and more! Check out the interviews we had with their founder, Wade Lightheart, in episodes 74 and 84! Use The Link BiOptimizers.com/ifpodcast20 With The Code ifpodcast20, To Save 20% On All BiOptimizer Products!! SHOWNOTES 01:05 - BIOPTIMIZERS: Use The Link BiOptimizers.com/IFPODCAST With The Code IFPODCAST For 20% Off! 6:40 - LISTEN TO US ON HIMALAYA! We're super excited to be a Himalaya network partnered show!! Download the free Himalaya App (www.himalaya.fm) to FINALLY keep all your podcasts in one place, follow your favorites, make playlists, leave comments, and more! And with Himalaya, you'll soon be able to LISTEN TO OUR PODCAST 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE!! 11:05 - Listener Q&A: Britney - How To Transition To Paleo? Can You Do 80% Paleo, 20% Not Paleo? 19:20 - Listener Q&A: Britney - What If You Accidentally Break Your Fast? Does The Fasting Magic End? 27:00 - Listener Q&A: Daniela - Can You Fast If You're A Chef? 35:25 - JOOVV RED LIGHT THERAPY DEVICES: Use The Link Joovv.com/IFPodcast With The Code IFPODCAST For A Free Gift! 40:30 - Listener Q&A: Katie - Does Coffee Start Digestion? 52:45 - Listener Q&A: Katie - Does Coffee Start Digestion? 52:45 - Listener Q&A: Maysoon - What Weight Of Ankle/Wrist Weights To Use? For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

19 Jan 201954min

Check out IFPodcast.com/Episode90 for full shownotes and references, and IFPodcast.com/StuffWeLike for all the stuff we like! Today's episode is brought to you by BiOptimizers and Prep Dish! Prep Dish is an awesome meal planning service which sends you weekly grocery and recipe lists, so you can do all your meal preparation at once, and be good to go for the week! It's perfect for the IF lifestyle! And better yet, the meals are all gluten free or Paleo, which is fantastic if you're already doing so, but also a wonderful way to "try out" gluten free or Paleo with delicious meals, and no feelings of restriction!! We can't recommend them enough!​ Get a free 2 week trial At Prepdish.com/ifpodcast! BioOptimizers is a company whose mission is to fix your digestion! They make a range of awesome supplements, including digestive and proteolytic enzymes, gluten-hacks, a "one size fits all" superstar probiotoic, HCL, and more! Check out the interviews we had with their founder, Wade Lightheart, in episodes 74 and 84! Use The Link BiOptimizers.com/ifpodcast20 With The Code ifpodcast20, To Save 20% An All BiOptimizer Products!! SHOWNOTES 1:10 - BIOPTIMIZERS: Use The Link BiOptimizers.com/IFPODCAST With The Code IFPODCAST For 20% Off! 5:35 - Wake/Sleep Instagram Giveaway!! Check out Melanie' Instagram (MelanieAvalon) for a giveaway for a signed copy of Ariane Resnick's awesome new book, Wake/Sleep: What to Eat and Do for More Energy and Better Sleep 12:45 - Listener Q&A: Britney - How Do You Know If "Maybe" Foods Are Breaking Your Fast? (And Natural Flavors?) 22:45 - Listener Q&A: Britney - What Are Biohacks And Lifehacks? What Are Your Top 5? 27:40 - PREP DISH Free Subscription! Get A Free 2 Week Trial At Prepdish.com/ifpodcast! You'll get weekly gluten-free and Paleo or their NEW Keto grocery and recipe lists!! 54:15 - Listener Q&A: Britney - How Can Overexercising Stop Weight Loss? For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

7 Jan 20191h 7min

Check out IFPodcast.com/Episode89 for full shownotes and references, and IFPodcast.com/StuffWeLike for all the stuff we like! Today's episode is brought to you by BiOptimizers - a company whose mission is to fix your digestion! They make a range of awesome supplements, including digestive and proteolytic enzymes, gluten support, HCL, and more! All biOptimizers products have a 365 day money back guarantee, and if a product doesn’t work for you, they’ll send you the product they think will work, for free! And Just For Our Listeners: Use The Link BiOptimizers.com/ifpodcast With The Code ifpodcast, To Save 20% On All BiOptimizer Products!! SHOWNOTES 3:30 - Listener Feedback: - IF For Gu Healing. And Stuff We Like! 5:20 - BIOPTIMIZERS: Use The Link BiOptimizers.com/IFPODCAST With The Code IFPODCAST For 20% Off! 7:40 - Listener Feedback: Charlie - Loving The Window App! 11:25 - Listener Feedback: Heather - Can You Combine IF And Whole 30? 11:25 - Listener Feedback: Heather - Can You Combine IF And Whole 30? 20:35 - Listener Feedback: Lulu - Sleep Problems And Melatonin With IF Dr. Kirk Parsley's Sleep Remedy: Use the code MELANIEAVALON for more savings. Yey yey. 34:25 - Listener Feedback: Barbie - Sleep Problems And Melatonin With IF 34:20 - Listener Feedback: Barbie - Can You Take Serrapeptase With Coffee? 35:50 - Listener Feedback: Brooke - Is Coffee A Food? 40:45 - Listener Feedback: Rebecca - What To Do When Friends Say IF Is Bad For You? For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

31 Dec 20181h 3min

Check out IFPodcast.com/Episode88 for full shownotes and references, and IFPodcast.com/StuffWeLike for all the stuff we like! Today's episode is brought to you by BiOptimizers - a company whose mission is to fix your digestion! They make a range of awesome supplements, including digestive and proteolytic enzymes, gluten support, HCL, and more! All biOptimizers products have a 365 day money back guarantee, and if a product doesn’t work for you, they’ll send you the product they think will work, for free! And Just For Our Listeners: Use The Link BiOptimizers.com/ifpodcast With The Code ifpodcast, To Save 20% An All BiOptimizer Products!! SHOWNOTES 14:10 - BIOPTIMIZERS: Use The Link BiOptimizers.com/IFPODCAST With The Code IFPODCAST For 20% Off! 16:40 - Listener Q&A: Summer - Do Some People Exeperience "Relapses" With IF? 30:55 - Listener Q&A: Chris - How Does Cold Exposure (Wim Hof) Compare To IF? 44:00 - Listener Q&A: Amy - Can You Lose Weight With Intuitive Eating Without Fasting?     For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

24 Dec 20181h 1min

Check out IFPodcast.com/Episode87 for full shownotes and references, and IFPodcast.com/StuffWeLike for all the stuff we like! Today's episode is brought to you by Bonafide Bone Broth! Use the code IFBroth at BonafideProvisions.com for 20% Off!! We’re also supported by Joovv Red Light Therapy Devices! Like intermittent fasting, red light therapy can benefit the body on so many levels! It literally works on the mitochondrial level to help your cells generate more energy! Red light can help you burn fat (including targeted fat burning and stubborn fat!), contour your body, reduce fine lines and wrinkles, produce collagen for epic skin, support muscle recovery, reduce joint pain and inflammation, combat fatigue, help you sleep better, improve mood, and so much more!! These devices are literally LIFE CHANGING!! Use The Link Joovv.com/IFPodcast With The Code IFPODCAST, For A Free Gift! SHOW NOTES 01:30 - BONAFIDE BONE BROTH: Go To BonafideProvisions.com And Use The Code IFBroth For 20% Off!! 6:20 - What's The Deal With Gluten? 7:00 - The History Of Gluten 10:30 - Breaking Down Gluten - Is Everyone Sensitive? 12:35 - The Enzyme That Breaks Down Gluten! (Gluten Gaurdian) Gluten Gaurdian: This product contains a special gluten-digesting enzyme, so you can eat gluten with less damage! 16:40 - Ancient Vs. Modern Grains - Why Is Gluten Such A Problem Today? 20:20 - Listener Q&A: Michelle - If I'm Gluten Sensitive, Can I Contain Normal Amounts Of Gluten Foods Without Reactions? Will I Still Be Sensitive To Wheat? 24:25 - Healing The Gut Microbiome For Better Digestion 25:50 - What Causes Food Sensitivities? 27:45 - Gluen And Leaky Gut 29:35 - Listener Q&A: Rosie - When To Take Enzymes, HCL, And Probioticis? 32:30 - The Connection Between Fasting And Enzymes 33:55 - Listener Q&A: Rosie - Do Enzymes Or Probiotics Need To Be Taken Forever? (Enzymes And Probiotics From Foods Vs. Supplements) 37:15 - Can You Take Too Many Enzymes Or Digest Things Too Much? Can You Have Too Little Or Too Much Fiber? 40:35 - Do You Need Less Food With Enzymes? (Calories Vs. Nutrients) 43:00 - How Modern Food Is Engineered To Keep Us Wanting More 44:00 - Environmental Cues And Eating 48:15 - Listener Q&A: Rosie - Do The Supplements Interfere With Medications/ Vitamins? 50:00 - Listener Q&A: Jennifer - Are Probiotics One Size Fits All? Do You Need To Do Gut Mapping? 51:10 - JOOVV RED LIGHT THERAPY DEVICES: Use The Link Joovv.com/IFPodcast With The Code IFPODCAST For A Free Gift! P3OM- This “one size fits all” powerful probiotic breaks down proteins, fights bad bacteria and viruses, and more! 53:30 - Listening To Your Body 56:55 - Listener Q&A: Sara - Are Enzymes Involved In Gall Bladder And Fat Digestion? 57:35 - Listener Q&A: A. - Does HCL Need Adequate Bile Flow? HCL Breakthrough: Solve stomach acid issues to properly digest your food 1:00:20 - The Role Of Minerals And Magnesium 1:12:00 - Do Enzymes Need Enteric Coatings? For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

17 Dec 20181h 6min

Check out IFPodcast.com/Episode86 for full shownotes and references, and IFPodcast.com/StuffWeLike for all the stuff we like! Today's episode is brought to you by BiOptimizers and Joovv Red Light Therapy Devices! About Joovv: Like intermittent fasting, red light therapy can benefit the body on so many levels! It literally works on the mitochondrial level to help your cells generate more energy! Red light can help you burn fat (including targeted fat burning and stubborn fat!), contour your body, reduce fine lines and wrinkles, produce collagen for epic skin, support muscle recovery, reduce joint pain and inflammation, combat fatigue, help you sleep better, improve mood, and so much more!! These devices are literally LIFE CHANGING!! And just for our listeners! If You Order A Joovv With The Link Joovv.com/ifpodcast and use the code IFPODCAST at checkout, you'll receive a free gift!! About BiOptimizers: BiOptimizers:BiOptimizers is a company whose mission is to fix your digestion! They make a range of awesome supplements, including digestive and proteolytic enzymes, gluten support, HCL, and more! Check out our interview we had with their founder, Wade Lightheart, in episode 77, where we talked all about the digestive process from beginning to end! All biOptimizers products have a 365 day money back guarantee, and if a product doesn’t work for you, they’ll send you the product they think will work, for free! And Just For Our Listeners: Use The Link BiOptimizers.com/ifpodcast20 With The Code ifpodcast20, To Save 20% An All BiOptimizer Products!! SHOWNOTES 1:10 - BiOptimizers: Use the link BiOptimizers.com/ifpodcast, with the code ifpodcast20 for 20% off! 13:10 - Listener Tip: Ed - Using Gymnema Sylvestre for sugar cravings! 21:35 - Listener Question: Breanne - Does Coffee Have To Be Black During The Eating Window? Funfetti Cake Debate 29:10 - Listener Question: Dominique - Do I Need To Consciously Eat More Protein To Gain Muscle? 35:10 - JOOVV RED LIGHT THERAPY DEVICES: Use The Link Joovv.com/ifpodcast And The Code IFPODCAST For A Free Gift! 43:35 - Listener Question: Scott - Should You Workout An Hour After Eating To Get Back Into Fasted State Faster And Help Hunger? 44:20 - Listener Question: Nikki - How Does Working Out After Dinner Affect Re-Entry Into The Fasted State? Fasted State Quicker? 53:30 - Listener Question: Heather - How To Get Enough Fruits And Veggies While Fasting?  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

10 Dec 201854min