The best way to do intermittent fasting | Gin Stephens and Prof. Tim Spector

Intermittent fasting is believed to promote many health benefits including weight loss, disease prevention, and even life extension. But with a myriad of options, what’s the best way to do it?

Jonathan talks with Gin Stephens to try and find out.

Gin Stephens, a New York Times bestselling author and podcast host, has had a powerful experience of intermittent fasting, transforming her health and weight. He also talks to Tim Spector, one of the world's top 100 most cited scientists and co-founder of ZOE.

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[rd]

I love Gin Stephens. I have been Intermittent Fasting for 18 months and feel fantastic and down to healthy weight. 🎉

[RmnGnzlz]

Did I miss the food that makes fasting easier or was the thumbnail clickbait?

[rosie]

My main reason l fasted was to lose weight. Lost 65lbs in one year. In the meantime my cholesterol, blood sugar and blood pressure are in the green... according to my doctor. Also l am no longer pre diabetic, because of fasting. I no longer count calories, though l do eat whole foods. Thanks to fasting.

[Jay...]

Your little videos are very helpful in nudging us in the right direction. Cheers!

[TorBoy]

Gut microbiome bacteria also have a circadian rhythm, timed on our eating and their food availability That makes perfect sense! Thank you.

[DavidMackenzie]

Despite the title card, no food was mentioned.

[andrewnorris]

I personally get by far the most benefits from a 3 day fast. Check with Doc first. A 5 day Longo fast mimicking diet has similar results but is safer for the heart. Feel amazing after it, renewed. I also mange on average a 9 hour eating window. I find I get the same benefits as a 3 day fast from a 2 day one, if I do a 2-3 hour cycle ride (with no food) before it to burn up all the glycogen.

[dylanjbroad]

When will Zoe app be available in Australia?

[TimmyToes]

I have a question around the clean fast and our sense of smell. I've been IFing for 17 weeks now, down 28 pounds, so I'm a believer. Wfohen I'm in my fasting state and I smell food cooking I usually get hunger pains. Is there a chance that can mess up my clean fast?

[harperaj]

The small problem with this video which made me instantly think of *Tonic* ! Having run 9 x full marathons starting when I reached the age of 55 I share feelings with some of the ideas

[stephentraynor]

Gin Stevens - I was hoping that it was a healthy cocktail!😊

[dadatrapa]

Could you perhaps talk about antibiotics and fasting. Is there any information on how intermittent fasting potentially could reduce all the bad side effects after taking a course of antibiotics ? I maybe it could Possibly speed up the recovery process?
Thank you!!
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[janeprouse]

I have to take medication 3 times a day & I have to take them with or soon after food. So I’m not sure how I could fit this in. Having said that, if i were to get healthier I may not need the medication eventually 🤷‍♀️

[anir]

What about seed oils ? Do u avoid those ?

[clayps]

I’ve read some research here in the UK that intermittent fasting isn’t suitable for menopausal woman. All the existing research about intermittent fasting was done on male subjects so it’s not exactly accurate for menopausal woman? What are your thoughts on this?

[alec]

It's not a good idea for people who suffer from painful shingles or herpes simplex or complex to fast as the body starts to build the amino acid arginine, which triggers attacks . Can you suggest another route for these sufferers? Thank you .

[joannejmskkyvetos]

Intermittent fasting is something that interests me, but I'm do I go about it?

[VisorGirl]

Why didn’t video just stop??? Where is the rest of it?

[Wooster]

So what was the answer? Which food makes fasting easier?

[moeinmazaheri]

With all respesct, please explain to us "simple" as a doctor and instructor and teacher...