24 Search Results for "intermittent fasting"

Intermittent fasting has become increasingly popular in recent years. Unlike most diets that tell you what to eat, intermittent fasting focuses on when to eat by incorporating regular short-term fasts into your routine. This way of eating may help you consume fewer calories, lose weight, and lower your risk of diabetes and heart disease. However, a number of studies...

Brittany Hambleton

Brittany Hambleton

The Hearty Soul Team

Fasting has gained significant attention as a method to improve health and longevity. This interest is further fueled by educational content such as Chris Hemsworth’s documentary series, “Limitless,” on Disney+. Episode 3 of the series visually explores its effects on the human body, with expert insight from fasting and longevity expert Dr. Peter Attia. Understanding...

Sean Cate

Sean Cate

Wellness Journalist

Water fasting, a practice where individuals consume only water and abstain from food for a specific period, has garnered significant attention in recent years due to its purported health benefits.1 However, while some enthusiasts believe in its potential advantages, it’s crucial to approach water fasting with cautious skepticism. The existing evidence supporting its effectiveness remains...

Sean Cate

Sean Cate

Wellness Journalist

Fasting is often misunderstood, with many believing it slows down the metabolism and leads to fatigue. However, Dr. Jason Fung, a leading advocate of intermittent fasting, reveals that the opposite may be true. In his discussion on the Diary of a CEO podcast, Dr. Fung explains how the activity will impact your body, challenging common...

Sean Cate

Sean Cate

Wellness Journalist

Diet tips are becoming confusing. What’s healthier, a high- or low-fat diet, high- or low-carb, or high- or low-protein? What’s better, eating whole grains or skipping grains, coffee or no coffee, raw foods or cooked, going vegan or eating meat? The list of questions goes on and plagues every individual interested in improving their health....

Sarah Biren

Sarah Biren

Food Journalist

Two women embarked on a mission to age with good health, and happiness, and to be disease-free. As they researched medical studies and adjusted their lifestyles, they documented their findings on their blog and eventually their book, the Age Well Project. Susan Saunders was 36 when her mother developed severe dementia. She became her mother’s...

Sarah Biren

Sarah Biren

Food Journalist