Jason Fung provides a comprehensive introduction to intermittent fasting, addressing common misconceptions and offering practical advice for beginners.
“Hunger is a state of mind not a state of stomach”
– Jason Fung: The complete guide to fasting
- Clarifying Fasting vs. Starvation Fung emphasizes that fasting is a voluntary choice to abstain from food, distinct from starvation, which is involuntary. He reassures viewers that they are always in control during the fasting process.
- Who Should Avoid Fasting Certain groups, including children, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and individuals with specific health conditions, should avoid prolonged fasting. Fung advises consulting a doctor, especially for those on medication or with a history of eating disorders.
- Popular Fasting Methods Fung outlines various fasting durations, from 12 to 24 hours, with two main regimens: Time-Restricted Eating (16:8) and One Meal a Day (OMAD). He notes that individuals can tailor their fasting approach to fit their lifestyle and preferences.
- Health Benefits of Fasting Highlighting the advantages of fasting, Fung states it can promote weight loss, improve blood sugar control, and lower the risk of chronic diseases. Many people also report increased energy and mental clarity during fasting periods.
- Building Fasting into a Habit Fung encourages viewers to develop a routine to make fasting easier. He suggests starting with small changes, like cutting out snacks, and gradually increasing fasting duration to foster a habit that can lead to effortless weight loss over time.
Breakfast the most important meal to skip?
– Jason Fung the Obesity Code
Fung’s insights aim to empower individuals to explore intermittent fasting as a flexible and beneficial approach to health and wellness. For more information, viewers are encouraged to subscribe and explore additional resources provided by the fasting method.
About: Jason Fung, MD, was born in 1973 and trained in Los Angeles and Toronto as a kidney specialist. He founded The Fasting Method (TheFastingMethod.com) to provide evidence-based advice for weight loss and managing blood sugars, focusing on low carbohydrate diets and intermittent fasting. (Source ifm.org)
Author of best selling book ‘The Obesity Code’
Find him on his Youtube Channel
