# 485 - What happens when you FAST

Fasting is something that has hit the headlines in recent years as people have engaged in various forms of it for health reasons.

But fasting is actually something humans have done for thousands of years.

In this episode I explore the scientfically proven benefits of fasting, from blood sugar regulation, its ability to fend of chronic diseases and even how it can extend lifespan.

Plus we highlight the role of fasting, in a world where eating disorders are real and can be very damaging. Link to my interview with Dr Valter Longo : https://youtu.be/RleZtBB9U9M?si=CnG2Nnvdx90CPtXe The dangers of high carbohyrate foods : https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSKlhyEANfi8hZFoFoJun_lLhULcYg5JW Weightloss series : https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSKlhyEANfi-pO3W2hejnDUsgMQ9GPvpZ The health benefits fo exercise : https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSKlhyEANfi_vM1nbpcV-PlvWjSZ872EC Order Happy Habits for Mind and Body Audiobook: https://amzn.to/3KeQmGr Order Kindle copy of Happy Habits for Mind and Body : https://amzn.to/4c9T38f Order US paperback of Happy Habits for Mind and Body : https://amzn.to/4bxczeT Order UK paperback of Happy Habits for Mind and Body : https://rb.gy/jtfea5 Listen to all previous podcast episodes of the Happy Habit Podcast via these podcast platforms : Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/happy-habit-podcast Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Happy-Habit-Podcast/dp/B08K5887J8 Amazon music : https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/670836c2-ea4c-4a23-a67d-a54dd804ef61/happy-habit-podcast Spotify https://https://open.spotify.com/show/2VKIhQK6mYTzLCO8haUoRd Follow the Happy Habit Podcast at:

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