Fasting is the oldest dietary intervention ever used. It is a practice used in every single major world religion. Fasting is the opposite of feasting. Fasting is free, convenient, flexible, and powerful. It is where we step aside and give our body a chance to heal itself. When we cut our skin, we don't need to do anything for our skin to heal. Our body immediately begins healing. Yes, we might put on a band-aid to avoid dirt from entering the wound, but we essentially are getting out of the body's way so it can do it's thing. This is the same concept with fasting.

On this week's episode, I talk all about fasting and how you can begin to implement it. I discuss:
-The benefits of fasting
-Who shouldn't fast
-Who should fast
-The types of fasting
-Questions about hunger
-What you can have and can't have during a fast
-Considerations for supplements/medications
-Things to be mindful of while fasting and before fasting
-What to expect as you begin your fasting journey

Please be sure to work alongside your healthcare practitioner if you are currently taking medications or before embarking on a fast longer than a day. Start slowly! And HYDRATE!

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Today's topic is digestion. Most people don't think about what happens when food goes in your mouth. We don't just eat because it tastes good and then it comes out the other end. Digestion is an intricate process and proper digestion is so essential for optimal health. But digestion is not one process. There are so many steps in the digestive process and if just one thing goes wrong, it will negatively affect every step that follows.

Digestion is a root cause of so many issues so it's essential that we learn to recognize the signs of when our body is not digesting adequately. In this episode, I list common symptoms associated with issues in the digestive process and give tips on how to try to fix it.

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1:34 - Updates - Sugar Free 30: My results, what I learned, and what I will change for next time. The next round of the Sugar Free 30 is February 3-March 3. More information about the SugarFree30 here: https://danielledurantehealth.com/sugarfree30. Plus, check out episode 3 of the podcast!

5:02 - Gratitude

6:31 - Something I'm digging lately: Okra! Here's the recipe.

• 2 packages of okra, 1 onion, 1.5 tbsp ghee, salt, garlic powder, Trader Joe's Mushroom Umami Spice, 1/8 cup of bone broth (optional)
• Dice onion and saute in ghee until soft. Add salt.
• Add okra to the pan, sprinkle the spices generously and stir/combine
• Add the bone broth (or water) and cover for about 5 minutes
• Uncover and continue cooking until the okra can be cut with the side of a fork

7:50 - Digestion - The steps on how it's supposed to work.

18:34 - What can go wrong with digestion.

33:18 - Listed symptoms of what can go wrong in digestion in your stomach/upper GI, with your liver & gallbladder, small intestine, & large intestine.

45:07 - Recap

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The keto diet has been an integral tool that has helped me reverse my PCOS, balance my blood sugar and my hormones, eliminate my acne, lose weight, have totally stable energy, be able to fast which is so good for you, eliminate sugar and carb cravings, reduce bloating big time, and not feel totally controlled by food.

There is tons of misinformation out there about keto and I want to clear some of that up on this episode. This episode is an overview of the Ketogenic Diet (aka "Keto Diet"). I go over what it means to be in ketosis, the myriad of benefits associated with it, gives precautions to certain individuals who may want to start, tips for digesting more fat and protein, tips for keto transitions, what foods are allowed and recommended, and so much more!!

There is SO much more to talk about when it comes to keto so please feel free to email or DM me any questions!!

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On this episode of the show, we take a deep dive into fats and oils- which ones are good for us, which ones are good for cooking, and which are to be avoided like the plague! We discover why fats have had a bad rap for the past several decades and how this avoidance of fats has really hurt our health. 

Blood sugar, insulin resistance, insulin sensitivity?? Wait, am I being too sensitive?! What does it all mean?! In today's episode we unravel these terms to help you begin to understand what happens in the body after we eat certain foods, and how this affects our overall health.

Over 50% of adults in the US have diabetes or prediabetes. Even more have insulin resistance and most don't even know it.

Insulin resistance is at the root of so many diseases but what does that even mean? Is it preventable?! Or reversible?!

Don't panic! By the end of the episode you will be a blood sugar expert and you'll have the answers to all of those questions. Plus, I even give you tips on how to start improving your blood sugar and insulin.

Check out last week's episode to learn more about the #SugarFree30. You can start the program ANY time! Here is the blog post that goes with the episode: https://danielledurantehealth.com/sugarfree30

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On today's episode we talk all about the #SugarFree30 Challenge that's taking place January 1-30, 2020. We go over: who would benefit from the challenge, the 5 domains of the challenge (yes foods, no foods, when to eat, recommended exercise/movement, and stress reduction), what to expect from the challenge (hello sugar detox symptoms!), tips for success, and even some tips for dining out at restaurants & travel.

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Website where ALL of the details of this episode can be found: https://www.daniellehamiltonhealth.com/sugarfree30

I didn't get to touch on FAQs (they're on the website) but look out for the "Part 2" of this episode with all those questions + more!

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Sugar isn't something we eat that we can just "burn off" at the gym. It doesn't only lead to cavities and belly fat. Sugar affects EVERY SINGLE CELL of our bodies! In today's episode, Dani takes you on a journey of the body from head to toe to learn how sugar negatively impacts every part of our body. 

Welcome to the Unlock the Sugar Shackles Podcast! Thanks for joining me for my first episode!

On today's episode, I'll go over the format of the show and introduce myself. I share my story of how I went from being a sickly kid to a healthy, thriving adult whose passion is nutrition. I also share WHY blood sugar is so important to me and why I want YOU to learn about it!

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