Fasting, Muscle Loss and Protein Needs - the facts | Jason Fung

[@iss8504]

Who else loves Dr Fung's frank and very blunt way of explaining things? Very refreshing.

[@amytayloramytaylor]

I kind of miss him saying “that would be craaaazy” in his early videos. 😀

[@jamescalifornia2964]

He certainly does the research 👍

[@julia2435erfe]

every german

[@reneemcgowan5684]

I love when he says, "It's like, 'Duh!'" 😂😂😂

[@cccalifornia7206]

I do too!! 👍😉👏

[@michelm288]

This is my 4th year without any diabetic medication due to Jason's advice. Intermittent Fasting.

[@jamescalifornia2964]

I can't believe that I did a 5-day fast 😳

[@michelm288]

@@jamescalifornia2964 Non in fact it is my 4th year. So if you need any help plz contact me.

[@Amanda_downunder]

great, and ... what diet do u do, are u low carb / keto ?

[@Franky2A3]

That's great. I started fasting about 30 years ago. Today (over 70) have no medical conditions, BMI 22 and don't wear glasses. My identical twin brother had never fasted and passed away with cancer 8 years ago.

[@Amanda_downunder]

@@Franky2A3 - so do u fast just for each day, or more than a day ? and what r your meals like ? are u low carb ?

[@jeanettecampbell5205]

Dr Fung is the light at the end of the Western Medicine tunnel.. 💜

[@laniesider2586]

Dr Jason Fung has saved me from so many bad health conditions, I started following his advice about intermittent fasting, it has done wonders for me. Lost 50 pounds and keeping it off. Thank you Dr Fung, you’re my hero ♥️

[@l81123m]

Everyone needs to see this video. Well every Dr. Fung video really. I love this doctor, thank God I found him

[@Poppy_love59]

Finally an expert answers the age old question of how much protein do you actually need to prevent muscle loss. Thank You Dr Fung!

[@jamescalifornia2964]

I agree 👍"

[@pavankrishnab1]

Yes

[@TrueWren]

@@Poppy_love59 I'm sure many experts have a different opinion. A better question is, will extra protein do us any harm

[@wagnerw8364]

Our digestive system knows exactly how much protein we need! Just have real food and listen to your satiety!

[@DarkoFitCoach]

@@wagnerw8364 that makes no sense. so if i eat 50gr protein daily somehow my digestive system will make 150gr out of it because 'it knows how much we need'?

[@femnotsofatale]

This is SO helpful. I remember your blog post from several years ago addressing these protein needs. I'm 62 and receive a lot of information about how I need to up my protein. Whenever I go over 60 g per day - my Blood Glucose rises dramatically this next morning. I appreciate you sticking to your stance and stating it again - I have regained so much health, thanks to you and Megan.

[@Jess_2025]

Same here. Dr Fung is saving so many lives! ❤

[@Jacquie_Kirk_111]

Dr Fung is a HERO

[@evandegenfelder4554]

He really is. . . . . if only more people knew who he is and how smart and full of vital information he has.

[@Jess_2025]

👍🏻🙏🏻👍🏻

[@Coach_Jose]

Ancel Keys is my Hero 🏆

[@goldeneaglepride5044]

I’m 58, and lift heavy 5X a week. I eat 1G of protein for each pound of desired lean body weight. 200 lbs. built plenty of muscle and dropped 65 pounds as well. 36-48 hour fast once a week to create a weekly cal. Deficit. Has worked for me.

[@gaurd3]

The GOAT Is back to knock some sense into all these copycats!

[@johnreynolds1912]

Jason, thank you so much. Following your advice has dramatically changed my life for the better. By every metric imaginable, I am healthier now than I have been since my mid 20’s. I have lost 100 lbs, metabolically resilient and have tons of energy. Keep doing what you’re doing.

[@AzaleaBee]

Awesome! You must feel so much better.😊

[@johnreynolds1912]

@@AzaleaBeesure do. I will never go back to eating 3 times a day

[@AzaleaBee]

@johnreynolds1912 Yup. For me, I eat 0-3 times a day period. The three times is rare.

[@Amanda_downunder]

Hi John - are you on the low carb / keto diet ?

[@heatherawadmd7858]

Appreciate Dr. Fung. Wish the studies were done on menopausal women instead of young men.

[@Tee667]

Oh I HEAR YOU. I swear that if men went through a MENopause they would have found a cure already decades ago. I’m four years in, I’ve gone carnivore (2yrs ago) and doing extended fasting and for sure this has helped me

[@alexwijoyong]

Guys, please understand the characteristics of Dr. Fung's patients. I remember Peter Attia once asked Dr. Fung about muscle loss during fasting on his podcast. Dr. Fung's response was very pragmatic: my patients are not bodybuilders; my patients are elderly, obese, and have kidney problems. And he did not observe muscle loss in his patients during fasting. I am currently also pursuing a lean body. I am targeting a daily intake of 100 grams of protein with a meal sequence of high fiber, high protein, and low carb. I also do resistance training and walk for 30 minutes every day. If I don't practice OMAD (One Meal A Day) with discipline, my weight, waist circumference, body fat, and visceral fat will continue to increase. So in my opinion, the advice of moderate protein intake is suitable for most people. For those aiming for muscle gain, consume high protein but practice disciplined cutting with fasting.

[@health9818]

As much as I appreciate Dr Fung for bringing out the obvious facts about fasting. He is not the person I listen to about building a healthy muscular body. Nor will I listen to him on how to maintain muscle mass as I age. I am a 60 year old woman at 5'2" 124 pounds my protein intake goal is 110 grams or more.I am on zero meds

[@luism8130]

It’s crazy how uneducated the masses are regarding fasting. I was recently doing a quick 48 hour fast and my sister in law who is a nurse called me upset saying what I am doing is “really unhealthy”. I didn’t feel like arguing but I referred her to your content. Hopefully she followed my advice.

[@MriyaVR]

It has been speculated that it may be because when you are fasting, nobody is making money off you. I do not believe that fasting will ever be mainstream, as it requires NOTHING at all & is as easy to do*. If you want to fast, you just fast. No one is making a profit. I would actually like Dr Fung to touch on this

[@anette5468]

Thank you so much for clarifying this Dr Fung. My heart specialist told me to stop fasting as it would ruin my heart 🥹 but I will go back to fasting as it has done miracles for my health 👌🏻 bless you for your valuable time ❤

[@truthprevails4386]

trust your body. like hippocrates said, if we aren't our own doctors, we are fools.

[@perserverance333]

Thank you! Finally someone who gets it!!! I'm less hungry day to today with intermittent fasting.

[@lindap9575]

Thank you so much Dr Fung!!! The fear that is generated by so-called experts is truly causing such confusion. I am a dialysis nurse and truly feel that if we can get more people to fast..........we can reduce diabetes AND high blood pressure. Those 2 diagnoses are filling up all of our clinics. People do adjust to dialysis, but how beautiful if we could prevent any person from ever needing 2 needles in their vein at a minimum of 3 times a week. The fear generated should be dialysis and not FASTING!!!!!

[@FireOElijahMC]

Anything the FDA says I just do the opposite. I recommend reading “Health and Beauty Mastery” by Julian Bannet, that book is a real eye opener about shocking stuff health industry is doing! I completely changed my habits

[@TeoPP-k2s]

totally agree

[@patrycja2696]

This book is scam Be careful people

[@kevy1yt]

I’ve been saying that for years. The FDA is a great institution. Just do the exact opposite of what they say and you are Golden.

[@neicycombs3533]

Thanks for the recommendation. I’ve never heard of that book

[@patrycja2696]

@@FireOElijahMC it's a scam

[@mbuguakabera1452]

Let me start by thanking you for uploading various episodes on diabetes I have been fasting 8 hours during the day and 14 hours at night I no longer use medication Thanks and God bless you

[@zhanna5827]

Everyone is talking about the protein now! I gave in... struggling to lose weight and build muscle, working out every day. Im going back to intermittent fasting and low carb, which worked best for me. Thank you, Dr Fung!

[@Amanda_downunder]

Hi zhanna - how many hrs do u fast ? and do u eat 2MAD ? do u eat veg ? fruit ? grains ? ty

[@zhanna5827]

@Amanda_downunder I feel my best physically and mentally eating 2 meals a day within 6 hour window. You can have a small snack in between if you want, but after a while, you don't need it. Veggies , protein, berries, some other fruit on occasion, good fats.. A big salad for one meal and cooked veggies wirh protein for the second meal . I also get low carb tortillas if I want a wrap, which help me stick to the plan, or overnight protein oats. Definitely cut out sugar. Hope this helps .

[@Amanda_downunder]

@@zhanna5827 - yes, thank you; it is helpful. I have lack of discipline. "good fats" - is that avocado, olive oil, nuts ? for protein, u mean fish, poultry, red meat ? ty

[@zhanna5827]

@Amanda_downunder pretty much, but not limited to. With only 2 meals a day, we can make those plates look and taste good. Besides Dr Fung, I learned a lot from Sten Ekberg (he's amazing at explaining things), book and podcasts by Gin Stephens, Ben Bikman, and others. Keep it simple. Maybe,start with Becky Gillaspys 0123 strategy, which stands for 0 sugar, 1 big salad a day, 2 cups of cooked veggies, and stop eating 3 hours before bed. See what plan works best for you

[@patrycja2696]

Check Dr Jack Kruse book and his easy protocols, cheap book. You'll loose all the weight you want

[@kathiemudge9644]

I'm a vegan who is 64 years old and does intermittent fasting every day and it has changed my life to start the intermittent fasting. No protein problems here

[@milanpenk9537]

I just found Dr Fung online and things are finally making sense to me. Thank you!

[@AzaleaBee]

I recommend three of his books, The Obesity Code, The Diabetes Code, and The Cancer Code.. and I that order.

[@qhudsia]

Thank you for posting this... it doesn't seem natural to eat as much protein as some of these experts are recommending

[@9ersfannorth531]

Thank-you for a concise and articulate presentation of the facts about how our bodies manage protein and what recent studies are saying about how much daily protein we need.

[@johnmartins94]

Dr. Fung is an excellent resource for fasting knowledge. He’s also among the wise folks in the documentary: ‘Fat Fiction’

[@Subscriber03-q5m]

A much needed topic to be clearly explained. No one need to doubt it as it's from a medical expert and that too explained with proof... He is just amazing🙏🙏

[@JohnnStr1]

If you read book "The 23 Former Doctor Truths" you will exactly know what is Dr. fung talking about here. Modern industry is killing us quietly.

[@lukag3155]

thanks man

[@lukag3155]

im checking that out now

[@Dee-vine]

I've heard so much about this book where can I get it?

[@robertkat]

And making billions of dollars.

[@zevolfearizona2113]

Sounds interesting. I wish it was only 23.

[@mustafabaris9681]

I am 47 years old. Last year I started doing OMAD , been just over a year now and when I first started I was concerned that the calories were not going to be enough and that I was going to lose muscle mass. One year fast forward, not only I have gained MORE muscle but I have also gained more weight ! ( Apart from starting OMAD I also started hitting the gym 6 times a week and been doing that religiously since last year ) I was 74 kg when I started ( 163 lbs) now I am 77 kg ( 169 lbs ) and I am 1.80 meters tall ( 6 feet tall ) . OMAD has been a life changing experience, every aspect of my life has improved dramatically , my sleep has improved significantly , my mood has been much more stable , I haven't been close to getting sick or feeling sick .. At age 47 I feel like I am sitting on top of the world..!

[@decathlete2000]

What do you eat usually for that one meal and what are your macros ?

[@1Mannco]

May be a good Idea to say since doing OMAD you probably dropped say 10 lbs of fat but gained 16lbs of muscle..or so.. since you're working out 6 days a week and eating right.

[@mustafabaris9681]

@@decathlete2000 I eat what I have always eaten except for eating twice a day now I eat at 1 pm and I am done eating..Before I started doing OMAD I did the 16-8 intermittent fasting for years and years and last year I finally switched to OMAD after getting my body to be in ketosis .. Now that I eat one meal a day I always do breakfast one day and a regular dinner the next day , but each meal regardless I am having breakfast or dinner type meal I always eat three kinds of seasonal fruits and two nuts ( almonds and walnuts ) with each meal.. As far as the portions are concerned , I am definitely eating more than one meal portion, 1.5 but not 2 for sure .. After having done OMAD for a little over a year now I am convinced that eating is actually a psychological phenomena rather than biological .. Human body was never designed to eat three meals a day let alone four five meals a day ..

[@laylamaria1457]

I feel gratitude for the clarity privided 🙏❤️. May I ask what gives you more satiety protein or fat?

[@bobrik335]

High Protein is one of the Biggest Myths of our Times ! Thnx Dr.Fung for confirming that too !

[@aimansulong-np6yr]

Sir sorry I want ask...if I do omad....one meal a day eat 30/40gram protien a day enuf?

[@bobrik335]

@@aimansulong-np6yr Even on Single Big meal will contain 40-50 + Proteins ! if it is well-balanced from whole food plant sources ! For ex : beans/lentils big bowl will in itself contain 30 grams +... surround it with veggies a, nuts, fruits etc and you have 50-60 easy... !

[@aimansulong-np6yr]

@@bobrik335 so okey if we only take 50/60 gram protien a day right?

[@rosnaniarshad4831]

I think it's depend on your height and weight and what is your goal. Either it's for lose weight..to maintain or to built muscle. ​@@aimansulong-np6yr

[@tankthearc9875]

iv eaten 200g or more and still lost body fat keeping sugars and white carbs low.

[@elles2580]

A Great doctor

[@francesgraham5411]

Thank you so much Jason, this is of great importance to me to know that I am eating the right way for left ventricular heart improved function. Having had an aortic valve procedure earlier this year it is of concern to me

[@elektras6325]

Love and appreciate you Dr Fung. Thank you for your videos, I’m always so excited when you upload.

[@fredsmit3481]

Doc thanks for this video. I've had several Dexa scans and had no idea about some of the flaws. I still see value in them, but thanks to you I'm better informed.

[@djihedfiras8506]

Plz more on fasting and muscle loss cause its the only topic that sets me back. thansk jason

[@mengho7230]

Dr. Joao Sorio gives very transparent advice on diet and nutrition.

[@cccalifornia7206]

Thank you Dr. Fung!!! We appreciate your knowledge and expertise!! 👍😉👌

[@Figurefitout]

Thanks dr. Fung. This helps calm my mind.

[@doublecross1079]

Timing is perfect! I had great success in 2019 fasting and being consistent in a the gym. I felt amazing, was strong and healthy. Pandemic brought back some poor lifestyle habits, I have gained weight, lost muscle. I have been searching for ways to get back into a sustainable lifestyle again, and got caught up in the guru’s talking about not fasting, I have been forcing myself to eat multiple meals with tons of protein. Well, I gain more weight, and the changes in the gym are not better or worst than with fasting. So, I am happily back to a fasting routine and moderate protein, as I can maintain that and if fits my lifestyle!

[@E_tnt]

Same exact story here!

[@margaretharris65]

I love the way you teach!! Straight to the point! ♥️

[@meirabalderas9193]

One of the best videos❤❤❤

[@dollmm23]

Thank you, Dr Fung. You're great! You are my Dr. online. 😊

[@bhut1571]

Ahh, this is impressive. I recall seeing Dr Fung doing a lunch lecture to doctors some years ago and many were too interested in the food and chatting to others.

[@barbarashirland9078]

Thank you for your grounded common sense and straight talk!

[@dianamalik3599]

Thanks Dr Fung❤…always great to hear your perspective!😊

[@Avoid_Low_Frequency]

Thank you for this!!! I am one of the people that stressed because I couldn’t eat 125gms a day of protein!! I now can relax and eat when hungry.

[@mable552]

I agree. I too fell on the high protein train..yet eating about 40 grams of protein daily gave me a great bone density scan. I'm 59 and 5'5". Glad Dr. Fung's voice of reason is out there. Si much advice from non doctors and non scientists.

[@lilycardoso4679]

Exactly! When i try to eat a 120 gm of protein a day I gain weight. It's too much food.

[@MrTraveller.]

Love & Appreciate your videos. I run/gym daily fasted b4 work for years. Lost 21kg w/ fasting. Gained 6 kg of muscle 💪🏾 from the gym & droppbody fat from +25% down to 15% (have maintained this for+2 yrs & continue th put in muscle from the gym. I do eat 2meak/dat wHIGH PROTEIN. Thx 4 all ur advice & vids over the years. Cheers from Taiwan 🇹🇼

[@AlanShirtsink]

Thank you for your constant explanations regarding our health.

[@simondavies6270]

Brilliant video Dr Fung putting to bed certain myths surrounding Protein, promulgated by longevity experts responding to this or that new medical paper or research.. I'm a 55 year old male, that resumed a routine of fasting regularly immediate upon being diagnosed with prediabetes. I followed a stringent self imposed regime doing consecutive 72 hour fasts commencing at the beginning of each week for a period of 12 weeks. I'm metabolically flexible, so was soon able to adapt to the strain of fasting. I exercised daily, regularly performing both cardio and some strength training focusing on body weight calisthenics and simple dumb bells exercises at home. Without consuming protein powders or any advertised body building supplementation. Eating modest amounts of protein and sticking mainly to my regular diet that consisted of eating 3 to 4 eggs and one to two tins of sardines everyday. I believe, empirically, I have put on muscle losing body fat around my belly, reducing my waist size from 43 inches to 34 inch in circumference now.

[@JAlex-ld2lh]

And over time, lack of protein can make you lose muscle mass, which cuts your strength, makes it harder to keep your balance, and slows your metabolism. It can lead to anemia, which makes you tired. However, I don't think that fasting itself is what causes this. Chronic lack or reduction would.

[@Sheenasalesthriftytreasures]

Thank you Dr fung 🙏🏼

[@Smulan77]

I needed this after finishing Peter Attia's Outlive. :D Fasting works really well for me, but I also do eat plenty of protein when I do eat (and regular fasting actually makes me less interested in unhealthy foods), and lift heavy weights three times a week.

[@3-Libras]

Love Dr. Fung. Hasn’t steered me wrong yet. Thanks for all of the info !

[@sunshineandraintoday5995]

Excellent, thank you 🙂

[@eckankar7756]

I lost 138 pounds on the 'juice diet" that was so popular from the 1970s into the early 2000s with all the infomercials selling juicers. I drank just juice all day long for nearly a year and lost the weight without exercise. I juiced daily at least 10 pounds of carrots, 6 apples, pears, celery, anything I could get in the juicer and avoided all other food intake. Who knows how much sugar I was consuming maybe 6 times a day juicing. It worked. I lost the weight effortlessly. I was bored to tears with juice, after losing the weight I went on Atkin's and been on it ever since, eating 6 low carb meals/snacks a day and have kept the weight off.

[@LudmilaM4]

Thank you very much! ❤

[@sharlenedepaz2562]

This is such good news because ive been struggling trying to eat the "recomended protein by these gurus" and ive had a really difficult time losing weight, im going to try and eat a lower amount

[@jamesbrandau3712]

Thank you Dr. Fung! 70+ age with bronchiectasis, I discovered you in 2020 when I looked for ways to enhance immunity during COVID. Your fasting advice has been life changing.

[@ChairBear56]

Thank you😇

[@frenzyviz6296]

Thank you Dr. Jason. Very helpful information.

[@jxg151]

You said that we only need a low amount of protein to maintain muscle; however, what if we exercise and want to increase muscle?

[@wendywertz8828]

Thank you so much I’ve been praying for answers as I previously believed Dr Ken Berry who says carnivore diet is good and to eat protein until your STUFFED ! That did not work for me and I felt horrible . I do best on lower fat high fiber lower protein and I lift weights for muscle !

[@chrismckell5353]

It's interesting, some people do well on carnivore, some do well on ketogenic/ Atkins and some do well as vegetarian. The common thread with all of these approaches is whole foods and elimination of most processed foods. Just my observation.

[@TKim103]

Definitely need to do a podcast with Dr. Peter Attia

[@amaliamorales5606]

Thank you so much in explaining this information. Today, you are the best. This was extremely helpful.

[@Naonicat]

😮😮 this is gold I also follow 0.8 per kg and no protein powder.

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

Protein powder is trash Real Food!!!

[@lillybits9726]

Thank you for doing the research for us, and delivering it in layman's terms so that we can all benefit. Useful and fabulous as always.😊❤😊

[@isabellelee2658]

Thanks for answering my protein questions. I was unsure about how much protein to eat and this video is a big help.

[@monnoo8221]

and you might wan t take a look to my comment. This time he gives bad advice

[@briandanhj4244]

Thx for making this videob :)

[@Masfugo]

Been fasting for 1,5 years now (mostly OMAD) I lost 10kg of weight, got more active , less fatigue and stronger in gym

[@Amaraticando]

keep in mind that strength is not always related to muscles. The sole act of practicing an exercise increases the neuromuscular adaptation that makes one stronger, even without anabolism. Also, creatine/phosphate + adrenaline can give you short bursts of strength, but longer sessions will make you hit the wall.

[@PT121551]

Always clear and to the point. I really appreciate your analysis of the research done on the topic

[@faithkhaoya3897]

Awesome piece of info

[@AzaleaBee]

Thank you for another no-nonsense informative video, Dr. Fung.

[@jennifer97363]

That you so much for this Dr Fung. Thank goodness for your well- supported, clear, indispensable information. 🙂

[@EKroft-t2h]

Thank you very much!!! This is what i needed to hear

[@milenadeltorto7158]

Thank you thank you thank you! I think you confirmed that I really don't need more than 44 grams of protein daily. I'm 123 pounds. Good news.

[@EagleSean]

Absolutely Love Your Videos Doc Been Following since 2014 Thanks For All Your Work, Bless You Doctor Fung🦅✨🥰

[@loii6820]

thanks for this great info.

[@meirabalderas9193]

Really enjoyed your video. I always thought that the recommended amount by these gurus was waaYYYYY OVERSTATED. Thank you for your excellent analysis. One question....if the protein converted to glucose stays in the muscle. Then is there reserved energy there for later use??

[@bonozil]

Thank you for you knowledge

[@AthenaRain1532]

Thank you for the excellent and informative content. I love watching your videos

[@ChadSharkeyNursePractitioner]

Another great video, thank you! Dr Fung is a rarity, seldom do you have a very intelligent human that can present while using understandable real-life examples, and teach and maintain the audience's attention like he does!

[@Starchaser63]

I'm one of the very few people who Fast, I function on a different level . This morning I ate several chicken thighs and thats it, satisfied and feeling good. I will eat again tomorrow, probably several meals, then the next day just one meal of mainly, fat and protein .... eating throughout each day leads to sickness and health issues.....fasting is the body's intergrated self cleansing and healing mechanism which brings about rejuvenation of both mind and body 😊.

[@anthonyhulse1248]

Thank you

[@DannerPlace]

Curious on your thoughts about creatine monohydrate for muscle gain (in combination with exercise)?

[@HSLSFirst]

That has been scientifically discussed on Physionic YT with support of many randomized controlled trials in reference. All leading in the same direction. That is the only supplement that has been shown to be effective without any side effects.

[@maxlogan1608]

Thanks so much for this information! I have had to limit my protein intake to Apprx 25 g per meal and have been concerned that I wasn’t getting enough protein per day based on the input from other people in the fasting and carnivore space.

[@wuunkle]

Hey Jason! I just found your channel and I’m loving it so far! Appreciate all the content, I was curious if you know if the brand “grinds” breaks a fast?

[@johnnychipello919]

Such an important topic. Thanks for the info.

[@ewakraft5770]

Thanks really helpful!

[@yugantbawdhankar7240]

So how much protein to eat to build muscle?

[@88yuns]

Thank you! Great video!

[@zarinaessop1726]

Hi thanks very informative ❤

[@davidzaharik5408]

Fabulous content, thanks Doc

[@anthonydecarvalho652]

Very interesting. Thank you.

[@2brnt2b]

Dr. Fung should be part of MAHA(Make America Healthy Again) team

[@ivettesantana4319]

doubt he wants to be part of a team ready to get rid of all immigrants legal or not

[@winterslush]

He is a Canadian not American

[@homerroad]

Why would an intelligent man like Dr. Fung get involved with the MAHA? He's not ignorant.

[@thelordismyshepherd1366]

Lighten up people he is talking about health. 🙄

[@ACCA2016]

Trump and Musk should have him on America health board

[@seattlebeard]

Science is so refreshing. ♥

[@perserverance333]

I'm doing 18:6 IF. Mostly beef and eggs. Sometimes 50 carbs a day, sometimes 100, small portions of sweet potatoes and small portions of pasta. Some Greek yogurt with cottage cheese. Almond milk. Mixed nuts. Wild caught salmon. Olive oil and all natural butter.

[@retirementpirate3665]

I bet your Almond "milk" is full of seed oils.

[@patrycja2696]

Almonds are full of oxalates!! Why would anyone drink olive oil and grains!!!??? Rhetoric question. OMG Why people. Why. Are you still so addicted? Then try 4 months pure carnivore it you'll be healed. If you must have carbs, I have no idea why would anyone, but hey, just have cabbage. Not the grains!!! And nuts! That's just ridiculous.

[@nathanielross8232]

Agree on that. Would not touch the almond milk.

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

Almond beverage (“milk”) ?? Whatever for?!? It’s like 2 almonds in the whole carton Chew on some almonds and drink a glass of water lol DAIRY milk & cheese is what u need to eat. CALCIUM is main reason for milk, next is Protein then Fat-none of which is in almond beverage 🤦‍♀️ The indigestible calcium they add now, does nothing. Lotsa carbs tho!

[@nathanielross8232]

@@YeshuaKingMessiahAlmond milk is all chemicals and artificial ingredients. Hyped by food industry as “healthful.” Definitely not. Same with oat milk. Coconut milk might be decent. Here’s another big issue; 80% of the worlds almonds are grown in California. Almond trees don’t produce a lot of almonds. You need a lot of trees for the supply. Almond trees require a lot of water. Not good when the rest of the state has a water shortage. Next, almonds contain a lot of oxalates. This can cause calcium oxalate kidney stones. Believe me, I know. Used to eat a lot of almonds. No more.

[@Mac-u2n]

Can you give any advice on fasting and hypothyroidism?

[@Amaraticando]

the biggest advice is: don't fast.

[@Mac-u2n]

@Amaraticando would like to hear any reasons as there doesn't seem to be any info, recently diagnosed with hypo, thank you

[@Amaraticando]

@@Mac-u2n google and chatgpt can provide a lot of research. The biggest reason is that fasting increases stress hormones and inhibit the conversion of T4 into T3, due to low glucose levels most of the time. Some people might feel more energetic or aware, but it's a short term survival mechanism to seek more food. Log term, it only leads to low metabolism, low body temperature, fatigue and misery.

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

I lost 55#?as a fat older lady Fasting was integral to it IF OMAD daily, 2-4 day fasts 2-3x a month My thyroid hormones do not function right in my body. Very hypo.

[@Myaaank]

an eye opening video ..ty algorithm for suggesting this videos in my YT feed

[@oldmango8606]

as usual, well presented, thanks