

The Intermittent Fasting Podcast
Melanie Avalon, Barry Conrad
Burn fat, gain energy, and enhance health by changing WHEN you eat, not WHAT you eat! Explore the intermittent fasting (IF) lifestyle, with Melanie Avalon - biohacker, founder of AvalonX, and author of What When Wine Diet: Lose Weight And Feel Great With Paleo-Style Meals, Intermittent Fasting, And Wine - and Barry Conrad - actor, singer-songwriter, and creator and host of Banter with BC.
Episodes
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Jun 9, 2025 • 1h 7min
#425 - Cold While Fasting, Fasting For Athletic Performance, Can You Perform At Your Best While Fasting, Alcohol Drinking Or Not, Ramadan Fasting, Daniel Fasting, Warming And Cooling Foods, And More!
TRANSCRIPT AND FULL SHOW NOTES
ifpodcast.com/episode425
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LINKS
Featured Restaurant: San Angel Inn Restaurante
Book: Healing with Whole Foods, Third Edition
STUDIES
Intermittent Fasting: Does It Affect Sports Performance? A Systematic Review
Core body temperature, energy expenditure, and epinephrine during fasting, eucaloric feeding, and overfeeding in healthy adult men: evidence for a ceiling effect for human thermogenic response to diet
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FOOD SENSE GUIDE
Get Melanie's app to tackle your food sensitivities. Food Sense includes a searchable catalog of 300+ foods, revealing their gluten, FODMAP, lectin, histamine, amine, glutamate, oxalate, salicylate, sulfite, and thiol status. It also includes compound overviews, reactions to look for, lists of foods high and low in these compounds, the ability to create your own personal lists, and more.
Our content does not constitute an attempt to practice medicine and does not establish a doctor-patient relationship. Please consult a qualified healthcare provider for medical advice and answers to personal health questions.

Jun 2, 2025 • 1h 15min
#424 - Does Breakfast Increase Hunger, Tips For Fasting At Work, Barry's New Skincare Line, Dopamine And Addiction, Social Fasting Hacks, And More!
TRANSCRIPT AND FULL SHOW NOTES
ifpodcast.com/episode424
SPONSORS AND DISCOUNTS
IRESTORE
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LINKS
Featured Restaurant: The Tam O' Shanter
Book: Good Stress
STUDIES
Six Weeks of Morning Fasting Causes Little Adaptation of Metabolic or Appetite Responses to Feeding in Adults with Obesity
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FOOD SENSE GUIDE
Get Melanie's app to tackle your food sensitivities. Food Sense includes a searchable catalog of 300+ foods, revealing their gluten, FODMAP, lectin, histamine, amine, glutamate, oxalate, salicylate, sulfite, and thiol status. It also includes compound overviews, reactions to look for, lists of foods high and low in these compounds, the ability to create your own personal lists, and more.
Our content does not constitute an attempt to practice medicine and does not establish a doctor-patient relationship. Please consult a qualified healthcare provider for medical advice and answers to personal health questions.

May 26, 2025 • 1h 11min
#423 - Understanding Atkins Vs. Keto Vs. Paleo, Testing Ketones, Fasting And Binging, Keto Vs. Fasting Vs. Both For Fat Loss, The Most Stressful Life Events, And More!
TRANSCRIPT AND FULL SHOW NOTES
ifpodcast.com/episode423
SPONSORS AND DISCOUNTS
HARVEST RIGHT:
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LINKS
Featured Restaurant: Biergarten Restaurant
MABP Episode 297
Defeat Your Cravings: Free Book
STUDIES
Study on the Influence of Ketogenic Diet and Intermittent Fasting on the Change of Body Fat Rate
STUFF WE LIKE
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FOOD SENSE GUIDE
Get Melanie's app to tackle your food sensitivities. Food Sense includes a searchable catalog of 300+ foods, revealing their gluten, FODMAP, lectin, histamine, amine, glutamate, oxalate, salicylate, sulfite, and thiol status. It also includes compound overviews, reactions to look for, lists of foods high and low in these compounds, the ability to create your own personal lists, and more.
Our content does not constitute an attempt to practice medicine and does not establish a doctor-patient relationship. Please consult a qualified healthcare provider for medical advice and answers to personal health questions.

May 19, 2025 • 1h 12min
#422 - Is Fasting Or Exercise Better, Intermittent Fasting Struggles, How To Declutter, Can You Undo The Effects Of Exercise, Weekend Struggles, Finding The Window That Works For You, Can You Eat Whatever You Want, And More!
TRANSCRIPT AND FULL SHOW NOTES
ifpodcast.com/episode422
SPONSORS & DISCOUNTS
HARVEST RIGHT:
Explore the magic of freeze drying at harvestright.com!
LMNT:
Get your free Sample Pack with any LMNT purchase at drinklmnt.com/melanieavalon.
PIQUE FASTING TEAS:
Get up to 20% off plus a free beaker at piquelife.com/ifpodcast.
LINKS
IF Podcast Episode 402
MABP Episode 255
STUDIES
Intermittent Fasting vs. Regular Exercise: Finding the Best Path to Optimal Health
STUFF WE LIKE
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FOOD SENSE GUIDE
Get Melanie's app to tackle your food sensitivities. Food Sense includes a searchable catalog of 300+ foods, revealing their gluten, FODMAP, lectin, histamine, amine, glutamate, oxalate, salicylate, sulfite, and thiol status. It also includes compound overviews, reactions to look for, lists of foods high and low in these compounds, the ability to create your own personal lists, and more.
Our content does not constitute an attempt to practice medicine and does not establish a doctor-patient relationship. Please consult a qualified healthcare provider for medical advice and answers to personal health questions.

May 11, 2025 • 1h 1min
#421 - Special Listener Guest Pamela Wakeman, Fasting For Menopause, Alcohol, Kava, And Fat Burning, Changing Up Your Window, HRT Benefits, Protein Intake, Combatting Lifestyle Overwhelm, Food Choices For Kids & Teens, And More!
TRANSCRIPT AND FULL SHOW NOTES
ifpodcast.com/episode421
SPONSORS AND DISCOUNTS
IRESTORE
Get a discount with code ifpodcast at iRESTORE.com/ifpodcast.
PELUVA BAREFOOT SHOES
Get 15% off with code ifpodcast at peluva.com.
MAUI NUI
Head to mauinuivenison.com/ifpodcast to secure your access to select venison cuts.
DRY FARM WINES
Natural, organic, low alcohol, low sugar wines. Paleo and Keto friendly! Get a bottle for a penny at dryfarmwines.com/ifpodcast.
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LINKS
https://pamelawakemanwellness.com IF Podcast Episode 414
IF Podcast Episode 415
STUFF WE LIKE
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FOOD SENSE GUIDE
Get Melanie's app to tackle your food sensitivities. Food Sense includes a searchable catalog of 300+ foods, revealing their gluten, FODMAP, lectin, histamine, amine, glutamate, oxalate, salicylate, sulfite, and thiol status. It also includes compound overviews, reactions to look for, lists of foods high and low in these compounds, the ability to create your own personal lists, and more.
Our content does not constitute an attempt to practice medicine and does not establish a doctor-patient relationship. Please consult a qualified healthcare provider for medical advice and answers to personal health questions.

May 4, 2025 • 57min
#420 - Fasting And Memory Consolidation, Fasting To Improve Or Hinder Memory, Changing Your Macros, Urolithin A Longevity Supplement, Continuous Glucose Monitors, And More!
TRANSCRIPT AND FULL SHOW NOTES
ifpodcast.com/episode420
SPONSORS & DISCOUNTS
TIMELINE:
Get 10% off your order of Mitopure with code ifpodcast at timeline.com/ifpodcast.
ZBIOTICS:
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PIQUE FASTING TEAS:
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LINKS
Featured Restaurant: Keens Steakhouse
STUDIES
The Effect of Fasting on Human Memory Consolidation
STUFF WE LIKE
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FOOD SENSE GUIDE
Get Melanie's app to tackle your food sensitivities. Food Sense includes a searchable catalog of 300+ foods, revealing their gluten, FODMAP, lectin, histamine, amine, glutamate, oxalate, salicylate, sulfite, and thiol status. It also includes compound overviews, reactions to look for, lists of foods high and low in these compounds, the ability to create your own personal lists, and more.
Our content does not constitute an attempt to practice medicine and does not establish a doctor-patient relationship. Please consult a qualified healthcare provider for medical advice and answers to personal health questions.

Apr 28, 2025 • 1h 12min
#419 - IF And Sperm Production, How Long Should OMAD Be, Health Hacks We Wish We Started Sooner, Sunscreen, Aging Fears, And More!
TRANSCRIPT AND FULL SHOW NOTES
ifpodcast.com/episode419
SPONSORS & DISCOUNTS
PELUVA BAREFOOT SHOES
Get 15% off with code ifpodcast at peluva.com.
TIMELINE:
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LINKS
Featured Restaurant: Saskatoon Lodge
IF Podcast Episode 404
The Great OMAD Debate: IF Podcast Episode 116
STUDIES
The Impact Of Intermittent Fasting On Sperm Parameters
STUFF WE LIKE
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FOOD SENSE GUIDE
Get Melanie's app to tackle your food sensitivities. Food Sense includes a searchable catalog of 300+ foods, revealing their gluten, FODMAP, lectin, histamine, amine, glutamate, oxalate, salicylate, sulfite, and thiol status. It also includes compound overviews, reactions to look for, lists of foods high and low in these compounds, the ability to create your own personal lists, and more.
Our content does not constitute an attempt to practice medicine and does not establish a doctor-patient relationship. Please consult a qualified healthcare provider for medical advice and answers to personal health questions.

Apr 21, 2025 • 57min
#418 - Special Guest Allison Schaaf, Fast Easy Healthy Meal Prep, Saving Time With Meals, Decluttering Your Kitchen, How To Approach Meals With Kids, Creating Recipes, Getting Enough Protein, Integrating Meat At Breakfast, Using Instacart, And More!
TRANSCRIPT AND FULL SHOW NOTESifpodcast.com/episode418PREP DISHGet a 2 week free trial at prepdish.com/melanieavalon.PIQUE FASTING TEASGet up to 20% off plus a free beaker at piquelife.com/ifpodcast.LMNTGet a free sample pack with any purchase at drinklmnt.com/ifpodcast.STUFF WE LIKEVisit ifpodcast.com/stuffwelike for all the stuff we like!FOOD SENSE GUIDEGet Melanie's app to tackle your food sensitivities. Food Sense includes a searchable catalog of 300+ foods, revealing their gluten, FODMAP, lectin, histamine, amine, glutamate, oxalate, salicylate, sulfite, and thiol status. It also includes compound overviews, reactions to look for, lists of foods high and low in these compounds, the ability to create your own personal lists, and more.Our content does not constitute an attempt to practice medicine and does not establish a doctor-patient relationship. Please consult a qualified healthcare provider for medical advice and answers to personal health questions.

Apr 14, 2025 • 56min
#417 - Birthday Fasting, Preserving Muscle Mass With Fasting, Anti-Aging Foods, Pro-Aging Foods, Red Meat Vs. Chicken And Fish, 10K Steps, ADF Problems, And More!
TRANSCRIPT AND FULL SHOW NOTESifpodcast.com/episode417PELUVA BAREFOOT SHOES: Get 15% off with code ifpodcast at peluva.com.MAUI NUIHead to mauinuivenison.com/ifpodcast to secure your access to select venison cuts.ONESKINGet 15% off with code IFPODCAST at oneskin.co.FEATURED RESTAURANTLogan BrownSTUDIESIdentifying the relation between food groups and biological ageing: a data-driven approachHealth Effects of Alternate-Day Fasting in Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-AnalysisThe Effects of Intermittent Fasting Combined with Resistance Training on Lean Body Mass: A Systematic Review of Human StudiesEffects of alternate day calorie restriction and exercise on cardio-metabolic risk factors in overweight and obese adults: an exploratory randomized controlled studySTUFF WE LIKEVisit ifpodcast.com/stuffwelike for all the stuff we like!FOOD SENSE GUIDEGet Melanie's app to tackle your food sensitivities. Food Sense includes a searchable catalog of 300+ foods, revealing their gluten, FODMAP, lectin, histamine, amine, glutamate, oxalate, salicylate, sulfite, and thiol status. It also includes compound overviews, reactions to look for, lists of foods high and low in these compounds, the ability to create your own personal lists, and more.Our content does not constitute an attempt to practice medicine and does not establish a doctor-patient relationship. Please consult a qualified healthcare provider for medical advice and answers to personal health questions.

Apr 7, 2025 • 1h 10min
#416 - Intermittent Fasting Benefits, Vitamin D Supplements, Tanning Beds, Skin Absorption Of Chemicals, Resistant Starch For Weight Loss, Ordering At Restaurants, And More!
TRANSCRIPT AND FULL SHOW NOTESifpodcast.com/episode416ZBIOTICSGet for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics with code ifpodcast at zbiotics.com/ifpodcast.PIQUE FASTING TEASGet up to 20% off plus a free beaker at piquelife.com/ifpodcast.LMNTGet a free sample pack with any purchase at drinklmnt.com/ifpodcast.MD LOGICGet 10% off MD Logic's D3 + K2 supplement with code ifpodcast at mdlogic.com.LINKSFeatured Restaurant: Pine Creek CookhousedminderSTUDIESIntermittent Fasting: What is it, and how does it work?Effect of adding vegetable oils to starches from different botanical origins on physicochemical and digestive properties and amylose–lipid complex formationResistant starch intake facilitates weight loss in humans by reshaping the gut microbiotaThe Effect of Heat-acid Treatment on the Formation of Resistant Starch and the Estimated Glycemic Index in PotatoesSTUFF WE LIKEVisit ifpodcast.com/stuffwelike for all the stuff we like!FOOD SENSE GUIDEGet Melanie's app to tackle your food sensitivities. Food Sense includes a searchable catalog of 300+ foods, revealing their gluten, FODMAP, lectin, histamine, amine, glutamate, oxalate, salicylate, sulfite, and thiol status. It also includes compound overviews, reactions to look for, lists of foods high and low in these compounds, the ability to create your own personal lists, and more.Our content does not constitute an attempt to practice medicine and does not establish a doctor-patient relationship. Please consult a qualified healthcare provider for medical advice and answers to personal health questions.