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Science-Backed Strategies for Lasting Weight Loss

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The Science of Nutrient Timing and Fasting

This chapter explores the impact of dietary choices on weight loss, focusing on protein shakes and the timing of their consumption. It emphasizes the significance of intermittent fasting, discussing how dietary habits can influence metabolic health and the risks of diseases like type 2 diabetes. The conversation advocates for the use of whole foods and balanced eating patterns, while challenging common misconceptions about fasting and its health benefits.

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Have you ever wondered what foods are actually good for you and what foods you should avoid? Today 4 experts come together to share science-backed strategies for achieving sustainable weight loss. Through their diverse perspectives, the experts discuss the complexities of nutrition, the influence of societal factors on our understanding of food, and the importance of a holistic approach to health that considers both the physical and mental aspects. Their collective insights provide valuable guidance for individuals seeking effective and lasting weight loss solutions.

Dr. Sten Ekberg, shares information that helps to take away the nutrition guess work. Dr. Ekberg is a former decathlon athlete who competed in the 1992 Summer Olympics for Sweden and was a Swedish decathlete National Record holder. Sten won the Swedish Championship in both decathlon and heptathlon. Ekberg currently resides in the United States where he works as a chiropractor and nutritionist at his office Wellness For Life in Cumming, Georgia.

Dr. Mark Hyman, M.D. is the founder and medical director of the UltraWellness Center, Director of the Cleveland Clinical Center for Functional Medicine, and the Chairman of the Board of the Institute for Functional Medicine. He is a New York Times bestselling author with books like 10-Day Detox Diet and Eat Fat, Get Thin. His latest book Food: What The Heck Should I Eat? provides an explanation of the nutritional science around food and why the political, environmental, economic and social issues corrupt our understanding of food.

Dr. Kyle Gillet is a dual-board Certified MD in Obesity Medicine and Family Medicine. His practice includes preventative medicine, aesthetics, sports medicine, hormone optimization, obstetrics and infertility, integrative medicine, and precision medicine including genomics. He believes that each human is a unique creation that requires attention to their body, mind, and soul to achieve optimal health.

Dr. Jason Fung, MD, is a Toronto-based nephrologist and a world-leading expert in intermittent fasting and low-carb diets. He is also the bestselling author of The Diabetes Code, The Obesity Code, and The Complete Guide to Fasting, and the creator of the Intensive Dietary Management program as well as co-founder of The Fasting Method.

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