Fasting Expert: Intermittent FASTING Mistakes, Fasting Mimicking Diet and AUTOPHAGY | Renee Fitton

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► Save an additional 15% on the C15:0 essential fatty acid 90-day starter kit at https://www.Fatty15.com/everforward ► Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/chase_chewning and Renee at http://instagram.com/fittonnutrition ----- Introduction to Fasting and Longevity (0:00:00 - 0:05:00) Personalized Fasting Approaches (0:05:01 - 0:09:00) Metabolism and Fasting (0:09:01 - 0:13:00) Fasting and Brain Health (0:13:01 - 0:17:00) Sexual Health and Fasting (0:17:01 - 0:21:00) Intermittent Fasting Basics (0:21:01 - 0:25:00) Metabolic Flexibility Explained (0:25:01 - 0:28:00) Safe Fasting Practices (0:28:01 - 0:31:00) Prolonged Fasting Benefits (0:31:01 - 0:34:00) Fasting Mimicking Diets (0:34:01 - 0:38:00) Electrolytes and Fasting (0:38:01 - 0:41:00) Hormonal Health and Intermittent Fasting (0:41:01 - 0:44:00) Fasting and Weight Management (0:44:01 - 0:47:00) Circadian Nutrition and Meal Timing (0:47:01 - 0:50:00) Conclusion and Final Thoughts (0:50:01 - 0:53:00) ----- Today we explore the fascinating world of fasting with Renee Fitton, MS, RD, a distinguished longevity dietitian. Renee takes us through the science of fasting, emphasizing that you can fast with food, and discusses its surprising benefits for sexual health and testosterone levels. She shares her expertise from her master's program in longevity nutrition, highlighting how understanding biochemical pathways and innovations in healthcare can extend our health span. Listen in as we address common myths about fasting and introduce the fasting-mimicking diet, showcasing how fasting can regulate blood sugar and improve metabolism, while also enhancing brain health, particularly in the context of Alzheimer's. As we navigate through various fasting methods, Renee explains the importance of personalized approaches, cautioning against rigid fasting schedules. She clarifies common questions about fasting, such as whether water and coffee break a fast, and discusses the concept of metabolic flexibility—how the body can switch between sugar and fat as fuel sources. With Renee's guidance, we uncover the roles of ketosis and autophagy in promoting health, and highlight the benefits of black coffee and green tea during fasting due to their rich compounds. Finally, we explore the nuances of safe and effective fasting methods, from intermittent fasting to prolonged fasts. Renee emphasizes the significance of choosing a fasting style that aligns with individual needs and health conditions, cautioning against unsafe practices like dry fasting. We discuss the potential of prolonged fasting to stimulate autophagy and enhance skin texture and mental clarity, while also considering the role of electrolytes in supporting fasting. Tune in to gain insights into the controversies surrounding intermittent fasting and hormone health, and discover how fasting-mimicking diets can be a viable alternative to traditional fasting approaches. ----- Fasting, Longevity, Sexual Health, Testosterone Levels, Fasting-Mimicking Diet, Metabolic Flexibility, Ketones, Alzheimer's, Blood Sugar, Insulin Resistance, Intermittent Fasting, Hormone Health, Autophagy, Prolonged Fasting, Electrolytes, Keto Euphoria, Hypocaloric Diets, Metabolism, Nutrient-Sensing Pathways