The Energy Balance Podcast EB. 37: Maximizing the Benefits of Coffee and Whether Fasting Protects Against Cancer (Q & A)
Dec 7, 2020
01:00:52
In this episode we discuss:
Timestamps: 3:27 – the benefits of coffee, the best way to drink it, and how to tell if it’s helping or harming your health
15:43 – how much coffee is ideal and whether it’s okay to have coffee every day
21:32 – when to use supplements to protect against a suboptimal environment and the importance of context
31:20 – whether fasting can have benefits
36:20 – whether fasting protects against and/or destroys cancer
45:21 – the harmful effects of fasting and alternative strategies to achieve the same benefits
- The pro-metabolic effects of coffee that lead to cancer prevention, improved liver health, neurological protection, increased insulin sensitivity, and reduced all-cause mortality
- How to drink coffee so that it improves your health instead of causing stress
- Whether it’s okay to drink coffee every day or even drink multiple cups per day
- How we can attain the benefits of fasting without the stress and without starving ourselves
- Whether fasting is actually protective against cancer and longevity-promoting
- Why fasting decreases muscle mass and drives hormonal imbalances
Timestamps: 3:27 – the benefits of coffee, the best way to drink it, and how to tell if it’s helping or harming your health
15:43 – how much coffee is ideal and whether it’s okay to have coffee every day
21:32 – when to use supplements to protect against a suboptimal environment and the importance of context
31:20 – whether fasting can have benefits
36:20 – whether fasting protects against and/or destroys cancer
45:21 – the harmful effects of fasting and alternative strategies to achieve the same benefits