
PCP#28 Zoey Gong: Food Therapy and Chinese Medicine
Purple Cloud Podcast
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Balanced and Practical Approach to Intermittent Fasting
The speaker avoids extreme intermittent fasting due to the nature of their work as a chef but follows a balanced approach of eating for 8 hours and fasting for 16 hours. They consume non-caffeinated beverages during fasting hours, particularly herbal teas, which has been beneficial for them. The speaker also considers cultural eating habits, expressing a belief that as a society, people tend to overeat. They mention an interest in exploring the historical roots of fasting in China, highlighting examples of ancient emperors fasting for health reasons.
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