Metabolic Health
Intermittent Fasting With Hashimoto's or Hypothyroidism: What to Ask Before You Start
There is no single "best" intermittent fasting plan for Hashimoto's or hypothyroidism. If you have thyroid disease or ta...
Intermittent Fasting and Gallbladder Health: What to Know Before You Try It
Intermittent fasting does not automatically cause gallbladder problems, but gallbladder health deserves caution when fas...
Intermittent Fasting for Hypoglycemia: What to Know Before You Skip Meals
If you have hypoglycemia or recurring low blood sugar, intermittent fasting is not a self-guided schedule decision. Low...
Intermittent Fasting for SIBO: What It Can and Cannot Do
Intermittent fasting should not be used as a treatment for SIBO. Meal spacing may be discussed as part of digestive rout...
Intermittent Fasting for Prediabetes: What to Know Before You Try It
There is no single best intermittent fasting plan for prediabetes. The better question is whether a fasting routine help...
Intermittent Fasting and Metabolic Health: Metabolism, Blood Sugar, Insulin, Heart Health, and Digestion
Metabolic health is one of the most sensitive topics in intermittent fasting. Many people are interested in fasting beca...
A1C and Fasting
A1C is a blood test that reflects average blood glucose over about the past 3 months. It is not the same as a one-time f...
Metabolic Flexibility and Intermittent Fasting
Metabolic flexibility is the body's ability to adapt fuel use to changing demands, such as eating, fasting, rest, and ac...
16/8 Intermittent Fasting and Diabetes
If you have diabetes, do not start 16/8 intermittent fasting as a self-guided experiment. A 16-hour fast can change meal...
Does Intermittent Fasting Affect Your Metabolism?
Intermittent fasting can affect your metabolism, but not in the simple “boost” or “damage” way people often expect. It c...