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Intermittent Fasting
by Dr. Stephen Cabral
This Intermittent Fasting podcast by Dr. Stephen Cabral, Doctor of Naturopathy, goes in-depth on whom intermittent fasting (IF) is right for and whom it may harm. Plus, Dr. Cabral breaks down the nuances of what time your intermittent fast should start and end each day depending on your health, anti-aging, or weight loss goals.
Episodes
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Is Your Weekend Erasing Your Entire Week of Weight Loss?
Are your weekend habits standing between you and the weight loss results you've been working toward all week? It's easy to stay consistent with your nutrition and exercise Monday through Friday, only to see that progress disappear over the weekend. On today's show, I'm breaking down why the…
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The Protein Paradox: Can Eating More Help You Get Leaner?
Protein is one of the most important nutrients to consider when you're working toward fat loss and body transformation. But simply adding more protein to your diet doesn't automatically mean you'll lose more body fat. The right amount, timing, and overall balance can make a big difference in your...
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The Real Reason Why You Gain 3–5 Pounds in a Day (And Why It Isn't Fat)
The number on the scale can change dramatically from one day to the next, but that doesn't always mean your body composition has changed. There are several everyday factors that can cause temporary changes on the scale, and understanding what's really behind those fluctuations can help you better...
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Does Cutting Carbs Make You Tired & Weak?
Could the timing of your carbohydrates be just as important as how many you eat? If you're eating a lower-carb diet, you may be paying close attention to the amount of carbohydrates you consume while overlooking another important factor: when you're eating them. On today's show, I'm breaking down...
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Are You Losing Fat or Just Losing Weight? (Why It Matters)
The number on the scale is going down, but do you know what you're actually losing? When it comes to weight loss, seeing a lower number can feel like success. But weight loss doesn't always mean fat loss and losing muscle or other lean tissue can have a major impact on your metabolism, strength,...
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Lose 20 in the Next 12 Weeks by Doing This
Can you lose 20 pounds in 12 weeks and actually keep it off? If you've been waiting for the "perfect" time to lose weight, this episode is your reminder that there will always be another holiday, event, vacation, or obstacle standing in the way. On today's show, I'm breaking down a simple,...
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Your 1st Meal of the Day Is the Key to Weight Loss
The first meal of your day may have a bigger impact on your hunger, energy, and cravings than you realize. On today's show, I dive into why the foods you choose to start your day can influence blood sugar, appetite, energy levels, and how much you ultimately eat later on. We'll explore what makes…
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Seems Impossible: 300g of Carbs Reverses Diabetes?
What if improving type 2 diabetes wasn't simply about cutting carbohydrates, but about improving the health of your cells and metabolism? On today's show, I explore research showing that a high-carbohydrate, high-fiber diet can lead to remarkable improvements in blood sugar, insulin requirements,...
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Low Fat vs. Low Carb for Weight Loss (Research Winner)
Faster weight loss on the scale doesn't always mean greater fat loss, but could the type of diet you choose influence how much body fat you lose, how satisfied you feel, and how much you naturally eat? On today's show, I explore the research comparing ketogenic, low-carb, and whole-food…
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Does a High Fat Keto Diet Double Blood Sugar?
There's been a lot of discussion recently about whether a high-fat ketogenic diet can actually cause blood sugar levels to double and lead to insulin resistance. While the headlines may make it sound simple, the reality is much more nuanced. The way your body responds to a ketogenic diet can…
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How to Make Fasting Much Easier
Fasting can be one of the most powerful tools for supporting overall health, body transformation, and longevity, but for many people, it can also feel difficult to maintain. The good news is that fasting doesn't have to be an all-or-nothing approach. There are ways to make intermittent fasting…
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My Simplest Tip to Help You Lose Weight (Do This After Dinner)
After years of clinical practice and seeing hundreds of thousands of clients, there is one thing I am certain of when it comes to weight loss… One of the secrets to success is being able to maintain a lower to normal blood glucose level overnight. This can be a struggle for many people because…
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The Boring Weight Loss Methods That Just Works
Your weight loss journey doesn't have to be complicated, restrictive, or built around the latest trends. Often, the strategies that create the biggest transformations are the simple, consistent habits that have stood the test of time. On today's show, I discuss why sustainable weight loss comes...
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Weight Loss vs. Fat Loss: Why The Scale May Be Lying
Is the number on your scale telling the whole story? Many people judge the success of their weight-loss journey by how many pounds they've lost, but the scale can't tell the difference between fat loss and muscle loss. And that distinction could have a major impact on your metabolism, long-term...
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Best Results: Fat Loss vs. Muscle Alternating Phases
Have you ever lost weight only to find that you still weren't happy with how your body looked? While losing body fat is an important part of improving your health, staying in a constant calorie deficit can slow your metabolism, reduce muscle mass, and make it harder to maintain your results over...
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How to Create an Adaptive Metabolism
Do you feel like your metabolism isn't working the way it used to? Many people believe that metabolism is simply about how many calories they burn each day, but true metabolic health is about much more than that. A healthy metabolism should be flexible, resilient, and able to efficiently adapt to...
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N.E.A.T Is the Key to Staying Lean Long-Term (Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis)
Many people believe that staying lean is primarily about exercising more or eating less, but one of the biggest drivers of long-term weight management often happens outside of the gym. On today's show, I want to explain the powerful role of NEAT (Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis), which refers...
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The History of Low-Carb Diets
Did you know the low-carb diet dates back to 776 B.C.? This way of eating has been around for centuries and continues to resurface again and again with a different name and slightly different take. One thing that remains the same, however, the low-carb diet is a trend that while successful in the...
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5 Snacks That Actually Boost Your Metabolism
Many people want to snack while still supporting fat loss and metabolic health, but most common snack choices can spike blood sugar, increase cravings, and slow progress toward body composition goals. On today's show I break down 5 metabolism-supportive snack options that are designed to keep...
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21-Day Summer Shred Down Protocol
Summer is right around the corner, and many people are looking for the fastest way to lose weight and feel better in their body, but most approaches end up slowing metabolism and leading to rebound weight gain. On today's show, I break down a simple 21-day Summer Shred Down Protocol designed to...
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These Fruits Help You Lose Weight
Fruit is often misunderstood when it comes to weight loss, with many people being told to avoid it altogether in order to see better results. On today's show, I break down why that belief may not be as accurate as it seems and how fruit can actually fit into a healthy, balanced approach to body...
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Why Some People Can Eat More and Stay Lean (And Others Can't)
If you've ever wondered why some people seem to eat whatever they want and stay lean while others struggle despite doing "all the right things," this episode will help explain what's really going on beneath the surface. On today's show, I'll break down the key factors that influence metabolism…
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How to Reverse Lipedema
Most people think stubborn lower body fat is just genetics or lack of effort, but what if that explanation is actually incomplete? On today's episode, we take a closer look at lipedema and why traditional weight loss strategies often fail completely in these cases. We'll explore what lipedema...
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Why Dieting Stops Working (And What to Do Instead)
Why does dieting seem to work at first… and then suddenly stop? On today's show, I break down the real reason weight loss plateaus happen and why it's not because your body is broken or you've failed. You'll learn how prolonged dieting can affect hunger hormones, stress hormones, thyroid…
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The Biggest Mistakes Keeping You From Losing Your Last 10 Pounds
Struggling to lose that last 10 pounds no matter how healthy you eat or how much you exercise? Many people find the first phase of weight loss comes quickly, but often the real challenge begins when progress slows and the final pounds seem the hardest to lose. On today's show I'll explain why the...
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The Hidden Reason You Wake Up Puffy, Inflamed & Tired
Why do you wake up feeling swollen, sluggish, or exhausted, even after sleeping all night? Many people assume sleep duration is the main issue, but often the real problem is what's happening behind the scenes while your body is trying to recover overnight. On today's show I'll break down the…
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How to Know if Your Weight Loss Plateau is Hormonal
Do you ever feel like no matter what diet or workout you try, the scale just won't budge? On today's show, we're uncovering why your weight loss struggles might not be about willpower, it could be hormonal. In this episode, I break down how to know if certain hormones are silently sabotaging your...
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Does a High Fat Diet & Late Night Eating Cause Irreversible Weight Gain (New Research)
The thing about science is that you have to read all of it… This includes the parts that don't necessarily fit your dogma or companies "marketing plan…" I believe as health practitioners we have an oath to uphold that we should truly do no harm and do our best to present both sides of diet,...
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How to Not Get Bloated from Hard to Digest Meals
Let's face it at some point we're all going to enjoy a meal that's not quite on our healthy list of foods and probably a lot larger than we're used to… If this is an every once in a while happening I have no issue with anyone enjoying their favorite foods, however, that doesn't mean they can't…
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Autoimmune & Diet Connection Discovery (New Research)
We're all predisposed to something… The question is what auto-immune issue are your genetics most likely susceptible to if your body becomes imbalanced? To be honest though, regardless of how you answer above, it is, for the most part, meaningless if you keep your body healthy and balanced… And…
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Reversing Inflammation Through Diet Alone
People say that inflammation is the underlying root cause for all "dis-ease" in the world, but what we need to understand is that it is not the TRUE root cause. In order to balance the body, you must find the source of what is causing the body to become inflamed. Today I want to share with you…
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How to Figure Out Your Ideal Healthy Body Weight
Each of our bodies are unique. Therefore, there is no one set weight that anyone should be forced to try to achieve… However, there is a spectrum of healthy weight ranges for your body that have been proven by medical research to make you less susceptible to all the main causes of early…
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Why Weight Loss Becomes So Frustrating
Are you actually stuck in your weight loss journey... or has your body simply adapted? If you've ever felt frustrated watching the scale stop moving despite eating well and staying consistent, today's episode breaks down exactly why that happens. Weight loss doesn't usually fail overnight. Your...
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How Inflammation Disrupts Fat-Burning Hormones
Why is it that some people eat well, exercise consistently, and still struggle to lose weight? If you've ever felt like your body is fighting against you instead of working with you, today's episode may provide the missing piece. Emerging research suggests that fat cells don't just store energy...
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This Causes Your Body to Create More Fat Cells
Did you know that while most of your fat cells are created in childhood, your body can still create new ones later in life? On today's show, we break down the difference between fat cell expansion and fat cell creation, and what triggers the body to increase its fat storage capacity. We also...
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Your Stubborn Body Fat Is Acting as a Buffer (How to Unblock it)
If fat loss feels impossible, the issue may not be calories or exercise. What if that resistance isn't a failure of willpower or metabolism, but a protective response from your body? On today's show, we explore how body fat acts as a biological buffer, safely storing toxins, excess hormones, and...
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Does Sardine Fasting for Longevity Really Work?
Sardines are one of the most nutrient-dense, anti-inflammatory foods you can eat, but does eating only sardines actually count as fasting? On today's show, I break down the growing trend of "sardine fasting," explain why it's gaining popularity, and clarify the key differences between true…
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Why Your Body Is Blocking Fat Loss
Many people believe fat loss is simply a matter of eating less and moving more, yet their bodies continue to resist, no matter how disciplined they are. On today's show, I break down the five most common physiological reasons the body resists fat loss and explain the one critical question your…
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Why Doing Everything "Right" Still Doesn't Burn Fat
Are you eating less, exercising more, and still struggling to lose weight? What if fat loss isn't about willpower or calories alone, but about whether your body feels safe enough to release stored fat? On today's show, I explain why fat loss is permission-based, and how your body relies on a...
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Why Winter Weight Loss Is Harder
Have you ever noticed that losing weight feels harder during the winter months? On today's episode, I break down the real biological reasons why winter weight loss can be more challenging and why it has nothing to do with willpower. You'll learn how shorter daylight hours, seasonal shifts in...
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How Exactly Poor Sleep Causes Weight Gain + How to Fix It
Have you been eating well and exercising, yet still struggling to lose weight? What if the real issue has nothing to do with calories or willpower at all? On today's episode, I break down the science showing how poor sleep can directly sabotage fat loss, increase muscle breakdown, and slow your...
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The Top 5 Weight Loss Mistakes
Are you working hard to lose weight but not seeing the results you expect? What if a few common mistakes are quietly sabotaging your fat loss progress? On today's episode, I break down the top five weight loss mistakes I see most often. We dive into what really drives fat loss, how your body's...
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Are You Eating Too Many Carbs? (3 Warning Signs)
Contrary to popular belief right now carbohydrates are not the enemy… However, we all have a unique upper limit as to how many we can consume based on a variety of factors such as body type, metabolic rate, activity level, etc… The trick is finding out if you're at just the right amount or if you...
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The 7 Warning Signs Your Gut Is Trying to Share With You
Have you ever wondered if subtle, recurring health symptoms might actually be your body trying to tell you something important? On today's episode, I explain why many commonly dismissed issues are actually early warning signs of digestive imbalance, even when they seem mild or infrequent. These...
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The 10 Most Common Food Misconceptions (a.k.a. Myths)
I know in the health & fitness field we can fall into a lot of the "he said, she said" battles of whose idea is right or wrong, but under it all there are certain truths that we must all understand… It's fine to debate the specific details of nutrition such as keto vs. Paleo, or exercises that…
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How & Why You Should Make the Move to 3 Meals a Day
Before I knew why eating more frequently wasn't good for me, I used to consume 6 meals per day… When I was trying to "bulk up" that would consist of 3 large meals and 3 snacks or "protein shakes…" Then, when I was looking to "cut-up" and get leaner I would eat 5-6 small meals throughout the day…...
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The Most Anti-Inflammatory Foods List (1,900 Studies Reviewed)
Have you ever wondered which foods are truly the most anti-inflammatory? On today's episode, we break down the top dietary choices shown through more than 1,900 studies to help lower key inflammatory markers. You'll learn how everyday herbs, fruits, vegetables, healthy fats, and beverages can...
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The Most Inflammatory Foods on the Planet
Do you know which everyday choices might be quietly driving inflammation in your body? On today's show, we dive into the science behind the most inflammatory foods on the planet based on over 1,900 studies. You'll learn how certain habits can raise key inflammatory markers and impact your health,...
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The 2 Most Important Food Groups to Eat – Start Here with Your Diet
There is no magic pill that will help you get well or lose weight… But getting well and losing weight doesn't have to be hard or overly complicated either… Today I want to help you cut through all the fads and information out there and give you a simple starting point to begin your journey. So on...
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Why Timing Your Meals Matters More Than Calories (TRIM Study 2)
What if improving your energy, reducing inflammation, and balancing your blood sugar had less to do with what you eat, and far more to do with when you eat? On today's show, I break down research from the TRIM Study that shows that shifting your calories earlier in the day can dramatically…
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This Intermittent Fasting podcast by Dr. Stephen Cabral, Doctor of Naturopathy, goes in-depth on whom intermittent fasting (IF) is right for and whom it may harm. Plus, Dr. Cabral breaks down the nuances of what time your intermittent fast should start and end each day depending on your health, anti-aging, or weight loss goals.
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This Intermittent Fasting podcast by Dr. Stephen Cabral, Doctor of Naturopathy, goes in-depth on whom intermittent fasting (IF) is right for and whom it may harm. Plus, Dr. Cabral breaks down the nuances of what time your intermittent fast should start and end each day depending on your health,...
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