THE ED MYLETT SHOW Health is Wealth- with Dr. Ian Smith
Oct 8, 2019
Dr. Ian Smith, a New York Times bestselling author and a leading figure in health and wellness, shares practical insights on clean eating and intermittent fasting. He debunks myths around weight loss, including the keto diet, and discusses the impacts of preservatives and sweeteners on health. Shifting gears, Dr. Smith reveals his intriguing experience in a secret society at Harvard, reflecting on his journey from modest beginnings to the elite. His focus on balancing enjoyment and health offers inspiration for maximizing life.
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Intermittent Fasting Basics
- Intermittent Fasting (IF) involves cycling between eating and fasting windows.
- Stick to your chosen feeding window and limit calories during fasting to 25-50 from beverages like black coffee or herbal tea.
How Fasting Works
- Your body uses stored glycogen for energy, then switches to fat during the fasting window.
- Fasting forces your body to burn fat reserves for energy.
12-Hour Fasting
- A simple 12-hour fasting schedule could be 10 am to 10 pm eating window.
- Get up at 8 am, start eating at 10 am, stop at 10 pm.
