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Diet & Lifestyle Tips To Help You Build Muscle, Melt Fat & Fast The Right Way | Dr. Mindy Pelz

Nov 4, 2024
Dr. Mindy Pelz, a women’s health expert and best-selling author, shares her insights on developing a healthy mindset around dieting and fasting. She emphasizes the importance of trusting your own health decisions rather than following so-called gurus. The conversation tackles how fasting uniquely affects women and highlights key nutritional strategies, including the role of protein and fiber. Mindy also discusses the impact of whole foods on gut health and debunks common myths related to dietary choices, particularly for long-term wellness.
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  • Emphasizing a personalized approach to nutrition allows individuals to understand their unique dietary needs and fosters a healthier relationship with food.
  • Fasting for at least 12 hours facilitates the body's transition from burning sugar to fat, optimizing metabolic health and enhancing energy levels.

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The Power of Fasting and Ketones

Fasting provides a unique opportunity for the body to burn fat and produce ketones, which serve as an alternative energy source. The transition from being a sugar burner to a fat burner is essential for optimizing metabolic health. Learning to switch between these two states is crucial for overall health and vitality. By fasting for at least 12 hours, individuals can tap into this metabolic flexibility, enhancing energy levels and mental clarity.

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