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The Healing Doctor: The Secret to Burning Fat, Better Sex, and Extending Your Life | Dr. Mindy Pelz

The School of Greatness

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Principle of Fasting for Health and Aging

The principle of fasting involves two energy systems: one that creates energy when we eat, and one that kicks in when we're not eating. Every conversation around nutrition has focused on what we should eat, but fasting prompts us to consider when we eat. When blood sugar starts to decrease after about 8-10 hours without food, the body switches to the ketogenic energy system, also known as the fat burning system, where it burns fat for energy.

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