Dr. Jason Fung, an expert in intermittent fasting, dives into a wide array of health topics. He discusses how diet can combat insulin resistance in children, particularly those with a history of gestational diabetes. The podcast also addresses the intriguing possibility of using fasting to restore lost senses, and whether a one-meal-a-day strategy can reverse type 2 diabetes. Dr. Fung shares insights on the carnivore diet as an elimination strategy, and the importance of timing protein and fats before carbs for better metabolic responses.
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Dietary Advice for Children with Metabolic Issues
Prioritize natural, unprocessed foods for children with signs of metabolic issues.
Ensure a minimum 12-hour overnight fast by eliminating snacks and late-night eating.
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Fasting for Smell Restoration
Consider trying longer fasts if you've experienced COVID-related loss of smell restored during a fast.
Fasting may reduce inflammation, potentially improving smell.
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Reversing Diabetes without Extended Fasting
If you cannot fast for over 24 hours, be more strict with carb intake to reverse diabetes.
Check your blood sugars and identify trigger foods, especially refined carbs.
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The Hidden Dangers in \"Healthy\" Foods That Can Wreck Your Health—And What You Can Do About It
Dr. Stephen Gundry
Dr. Steven Gundry's "The Plant Paradox" explores the impact of lectins, proteins found in plants, on human health. The book argues that lectins can trigger inflammation and various health problems, advocating for a lectin-restricted diet. Gundry provides a detailed list of lectin-rich and lectin-free foods, offering practical advice on meal planning and lifestyle changes. The book has generated significant discussion and controversy within the nutrition community, with some praising its insights and others criticizing its claims. It remains a popular resource for those seeking to improve their health through dietary modifications.
Episode #180
In this Fasting Q&A episode, hosted by Coach Lisa Chance, Dr. Jason Fung answers questions from the TFM Community:
We’re getting more questions about children and insulin resistance. Of course the parents should always check with their pediatrician, but could you speak on what type of diet a child could be on if they start showing signs of a metabolic issue, especially if the mother had gestational diabetes while carrying them? [01:47]
If someone lost their sense of smell during COVID, but could smell during a five-day fast, would it be a good idea to keep at it, hopefully, for a permanent restoration of their sense of smell? [04:56]
I can't quite make myself fast for more than 24 hrs. In the last three, months I've started eating once a day, mostly every day, with 17 to 24 hours fasting in between. Would I be able to completely reverse the type 2 diabetes if I stick to this way of eating? [08:10]
Dr. Fung, in one of your videos you suggested eating your protein and fat ten minutes before eating carbs. How many grams of fat or protein are required? [12:10]
Could Dr. Fung discuss Carnivore as an elimination diet, and what his thoughts are about adopting it as a long-term diet? [18:22]
I have a CGM and my BG goes up about after my first meal, plateaus at that higher level, goes up even higher after the second meal, and then slowly returns to the original level overnight. Does this mean that my meals are too close together? Should I wait to have the second meal only when my BG returns to the original value after one meal? [23:06]
Is it important to have a ketone monitor or CGM? Are blood ketone monitors more accurate? [25:25]
It seems to me that just getting one blood test (fasting glucose) to determine if you're pre-diabetic or not could be very misleading, given the variability? [27:39]
Why and how do non-caloric, sugar-free, natural sweeteners, such as Atevia and Truvia, raise insulin? [29:26]
Please note that you need to be a member of the TFM Community to submit questions to the Q&A webinars with Dr. Fung but you can submit questions to our regular Q&A episodes here: https://bit.ly/TFMPodcastQs
This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional. You should always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before doing any fasting, changing your diet, taking or adjusting any medication or supplements, or adopting any treatment for a health problem. The use of any other products or services purchased by you as a result of this podcast does not create a healthcare provider-patient relationship between you and any of the experts affiliated with this podcast. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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