I have discussed on past episodes much about what to break a longer fast with, and even what to include during your fast, but I haven't talked a lot about what to eat BEFORE a fast. This information is super important, as eating the way I outline in the episode will make your fasts easier, with a quicker conversion to burning body fat!

[1:28]- What exactly does it mean to be in a fast?

[3:38]- What happens when we fast, and which fuel types do we burn through?

[7:02] Why intermittent fasting being villianized?

[11:28] What macronutrients to fuel your body with prior to a therapeutic fast, and why a high-carb approach doesn't make sense

[22:25] Using stored energy and fat for fuel by being metabolically flexible

[24:20] Preparing the body to burn stored body fat and protect lean tissue

[28:43] How to eat to mimic fat metabolism

[30:17] Using electrolytes to stay hydrated during a longer fast

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