Ep. 253 - Fasting's Impact on Health & Disease | Dr. Valter Longo's Research Revealed | BDNF & Hunger Control | Stress Resilience Benefits | Heart Rate Variability | Reversing Metabolic Disease | Join the Fasting Challenge

***JOIN THE MASTER YOUR FASTING CHALLENGE THAT STARTS October 30, 2024!*** New to fasting or want to get back on track? Struggling to break through a plateau? Ready to finally stop obsessing about your diet? Let’s kick off spring time and prep for summer with intention, habit-building, and fast-tracking your fasting results! We'll GUIDE you how to FAST to LOSE FAT for good, and use 'fast cycling' to achieve uncommon results! Join us on October 30th for the Master Your Fasting Challenge! REGISTER HERE! Click the Link for DATES, DETAILS, and FAQs! OCTOBER 30th CHALLENGE REGISTRATION LINK In today’s episode of the "Fasting for Life" podcast, we discuss the benefits of various fasting regimens, including alternate day fasting, time-restricted eating, and periodic fasting. The conversation centers on a study examining the impact of intermittent fasting on health, particularly noting its potential benefits in metabolic, cardiovascular, and neurological health. We also highlight fasting's role in weight loss, stress resistance, and improving factors like insulin sensitivity and brain functionality, specifically the importance of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) in hunger regulation. The episode underscores fasting as an effective strategy for combating lifestyle-related metabolic diseases, promoting longevity, and enhancing overall health. FREE RESOURCE - DOWNLOAD THE NEW BLUEPRINT TO FASTING FOR FAT LOSS! Learn how to RAMP UP into longer fasting windows! Gain insights into the non-weight loss benefits of fasting! Personalize your own fasting schedule and consistent FAT LOSS results! Get answers to what breaks a fast, how to break a fast, and tips and tricks to accelerate your fasting wins! THE BLUEPRINT TO FASTING FOR FAT LOSS DOWNLOAD Link to Berberine mentioned in this episode: https://us.fullscript.com/plans/ffl-berberine DOWNLOAD THE FASTING TRANSFORMATION JOURNAL HERE! Get your FREE BOX OF LMNT hydration support for the perfect electrolyte balance for your fasting lifestyle with your first purchase here! Get 30% off a Keto-Mojo blood glucose and ketone monitor (discount shown at checkout)! Click here! Let’s continue the conversation. Click the link below to JOIN the Fasting For Life Community, a group of like-minded, new, and experienced fasters! The first two rules of fasting need not apply! Fasting For Life Community - Join HERE New to the podcast and wondering where to start? Head to the website and download our Fast Start Guide, 6 simple steps to put One Meal a Day Fasting (OMAD) into practice! Get our NEW sleep guide here! SLEEP GUIDE DIRECT DOWNLOAD If you enjoy the podcast, would you please tap on the stars below and consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it helps bring you the best original content each week. We also enjoy reading them! Research Links: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5411330/pdf/nihms831290.pdf https://ars.els-cdn.com/content/image/1-s2.0-S009130222100073X-ga1_lrg.jpg https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S009130222100073X