Today I cover several important benefits of intermittent fasting, or time-restricted eating. I think understanding these health benefits will get you motivated to take action and improve your health!
Topics Addressed
- Intro (00:08)
- Fasting and blood sugar (2:20)
- Insulin resistance and why it matters (4:11)
- Heart disease & other chronic illnesses (6:52)
- Blood pressure (8:01)
- Sleep quality (9:28)
- Brain health (11:27)
- Weight management (12:44)
- Controlling hunger (13:51)
- Convenience (16:04)
- Recap / summary (17:21)
Resources Mentioned
- A blog version of this podcast episode
- My “Beginner’s Guide to Intermittent Fasting” (blog post)
- Why We Get Sick, by Ben Bikman PhD (book summary)
- The Circadian Code, by Satchin Panda PhD (book)
- Episode 2 [My Story]
- Episode 4 [How to Start Fasting as a Total Beginner]
- My show on Apple Podcasts (Please leave a review!)
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