Intermittent Fasting: It's a Thing! - 026

Studies show that fasting may be effective in preventing & treating certain diseases and enhancing immune function. Learn how this might improve YOUR health, and get ideas about how to give it a try. PLUS: The Weekly Nutrition Challenge! Episode Includes: What is intermittent fasting? Different types of fasting Biological & evolutionary explanation of fasting benefits Reducing one's risk of cancer How fasting relates to our circadian rhythm Insulin, blood sugar, hormones and fasting Research backs this up! (ask us & we'll send you studies) Fasting, cholesterol, cancer, inflammation The logic behind giving your digestive system a break How fasting may positively affect sleep How to approach fasting Mary Purdy, MS, RDN, dishes out easy-to-digest info, tips, and advice about nutrition & lifestyle, backed by over 10 years of clinical experience and a healthy sense of humor. Join the weekly conversation! Episodes come out weekly on Thursdays. http://marypurdy.co/ Audio recorded from a live video broadcast taped: October 16, 2017 Next live video broadcast: November 6, 2017 Find out about the video broadcast: http://marypurdy.co/marys-nutrition-show/ Subscribe & Review on iTunes/Podcasts App: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/marys-nutrition-show/id1245983321 Mary Purdy is a Registered Dietitian with a Masters in Clinical Nutrition from Bastyr University. Past experience: Private practice (8 yrs), Adjunct professor at Bastyr University, Clinical Supervisor at Bastyr Center for Natural Health. Mary currently works as a Registered Dietitian Coach at the Scientific Wellness company, Arivale. Mary takes an integrative/holistic approach to diet, health & wellness and believes that food is medicine! DISCLAIMERS: This podcast is intended for entertainment purposes only. Please consult your doctor before following any information you hear here. The opinions expressed here are those exclusively of Mary Purdy, the Show's producers, and guests, and do not necessarily represent the views of Arivale, Bastyr, Dietitians in Integrative and Functional Medicine, or other entities.