S11 EP28: Is Intermittent Fasting For You?

We know you are mindful of what is going in your body but have you thought about when it goes in? And what’s your most important meal of the day? We invited Dr. Courtney Peterson, a leading expert on intermittent fasting (IF) to the podcast to discuss time-restricted eating (TRE), a popular form of IF. She explains the health benefits of TRE, including weight loss, and how it rejuvenates your body and potentially extends your lifespan. You know we aren’t fans of fad diets. In this episode, discover the science behind TRE and how it influences circadian rhythm, metabolism, hormones, blood sugar, and blood pressure levels. Dr. Peterson also addresses common questions around breakfast, weight loss drugs, ideal eating windows, and muscle mass, and she has recommendations for you!

(00:01:15) Welcome Dr. Courtney Peterson, internationally recognized researcher in the field of intermittent fasting to the podcast.

(00:05:30) Why Dr. Peterson has dedicated her career to the study of how humans metabolize food.

(00:08:10) We aren’t fans of fad diets. IF explained and what makes time-restricted eating different from a fad diet. 

(00:12:34) A closer look at TRE: the most popular approach to IF..

(00:13:36) Study findings on metabolism, calorie restriction, life extension and weight loss.

(00:18:00) Why people lose weight eating in an 8 hour window and a comparison to weight loss drugs.

(00:21:24) IF doesn’t magically help you burn calories.

(00:29:14) A look at early TRE, circadian rhythm and the most important meal of the day.

(00:37:15) How eating early can help with fertility and what to do if you can’t eat early in the day. 

(00:44:20) Why what you eat matters more than when and who should NOT fast. 

(00:48:32) Does IF have an effect on muscle mass, which is also a key to longevity.

(00:56:20) Is it possible to sustain IF? There’s no one size fits all.

(01:00:03) Where to find Dr. Peterson

Dr. Peterson’s links: 

University of Alabama at Birmingham 

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