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the ultimate guide to fasting and reversing pre-diabetes

1 week ago | nestwellness.substack.com | Beth Bollinger |Jason Fung

this post has been reviewed by Michael T. Bollinger, MDI just wrapped up the most amazing 7-day detox with a group of 60 motivated, kind, and incredibly supportive souls. We've been through quite the journey together!For many participants, this was their first-ever experience with extended fasting. It's always beautiful to witness that lightbulb moment when people realize their bodies have the natural capacity to fast. The science behind fasting is powerful, but actually experiencing it firsthand?
The Case For Universal Healthcare

Jan 17, 2025 | innerself.com | James Nestor |Steven R. Gundry |Joel Greene |Jason Fung

Senator Bernie Sanders has spent decades fighting for the well-being of everyday Americans. A staunch advocate for universal healthcare, Sanders has tirelessly highlighted the inequities of our current system—a system that leaves millions without access to basic care while draining the pockets of individuals, businesses, and taxpayers alike. Tonight, Sanders takes to the stage to once again champion a healthcare system that serves everyone, not just the privileged few.
The Gut’s Hidden Battle: Unlocking Your Body’s Natural Defenses

Jan 15, 2025 | innerself.com | James Nestor |Steven R. Gundry |Joel Greene |Jason Fung

What role does your gut microbiota play in health? How do Enterobacteriaceae interact with other gut bacteria? Can improving gut health reduce infection risks? Insights from the latest global microbiome research. Practical steps to boost your natural defenses. The Gut’s Hidden Battle: Unlocking Your Body’s Natural Defenses by Beth McDanielDeep within the labyrinth of your digestive system lies a vibrant, bustling community of microorganisms—your gut microbiome.
The Science of Reading Body Language

Jan 1, 2025 | audible.com | Mel Robbins |Chris Bailey |Jason Fung |Lori Gottlieb

We communicate constantly, not just through words but through a rich tapestry of unspoken cues. From the subtle flicker of an eyebrow to the unconscious shift in posture, our bodies are constantly broadcasting messages, often revealing more than consciously intended. This book serves as a guide to understanding this complex and fascinating world of nonverbal communication. We will embark on a journey to unlock the secrets hidden within human interaction.
The Calorie Deception

Oct 31, 2024 | drjasonfung.medium.com | Jason Fung

What the ‘experts’ always get wrongDr. Jason Fung·Follow13 min read·--‘A calorie is a calorie’. Many experts parrot the phrase, as if I had asked them ‘Is a calorie a calorie’? I don’t know that anybody has ever asked that inane question. Instead, what I really want to know is this. Are all calories equally fattening? Are 100 calories of broccoli as likely to make you gain weight as 100 calories of cookies? The answer is no, definitely not.
Diabetes Code expert review • Red Pen Reviews

Sep 1, 2024 | redpenreviews.org | Jason Fung

48 33 53 58 The Diabetes Code, by Jason Fung, MD, argues that type 2 diabetes (T2D) is caused by eating too much sugar. The book’s solution is a diet that combines a low carbohydrate intake with intermittent fasting. Key points from our reviewThe book’s three central claims scored low in scientific accuracy.
No, Fasting does NOT cause loss of Strength, for the Millionth Time

Aug 15, 2024 | drjasonfung.medium.com | Jason Fung

Many people insist that you need to eat lots of protein to build muscle. That’s not the way our body works. It’s simple human physiology. When you eat, you store food energy (calories) either as glucose (in the form of glycogen) or fat (triglycerides). Not muscle. When you don’t eat (fasting), your body will burn stored calories from either stored glucose (glycogen) or stored body fat. Not muscle. Eating does NOT build muscle.
Eat Early. Why Meal Timing Matters for Weight Loss

Jul 31, 2024 | drjasonfung.medium.com | Jason Fung

Weight loss is about much more than calories, because for any given number of calories, there are multiple factors that affect hormones like insulin or satiety hormones like GLP1 and GIP. Ultimately those hormones determine your level of hunger and metabolic rate, which determines how much you eat, and when you stop eating. I've discussed many of these factors in previous articles, like vinegar, organic acids, eating carbs last, fiber, food matrix, etc.
Drink Soup, not Soda for Weight Loss

Jul 12, 2024 | drjasonfung.medium.com | Jason Fung

The Effect of Food Viscosity on Satiety How do we know when to stop eating? It's not because we get to a certain number of calories. We don't naturally stop eating because we hit 500 or 800 or 1000 calories, because for all of human history (several million years), we don't know exactly how many calories we ate. Yet despite this, until about the late 1970s humans largely avoided both starvation and obesity.
Naturally Boost the 'Ozempic Effect'

Jun 28, 2024 | drjasonfung.medium.com | Jason Fung

By Dr. Jason Fung Photo by Andrea Leon on Unsplash The best herbs & spices for weight lossFocusing on calories does not lead to weight loss. Many 'experts' focus myopically on calories with the mistaken belief that 'it's all about calories' because the energy balance equation says:This can be rewritten as: