Fasting can improve metabolic control and appetite regulation, but it can be difficult to maintain, as it affects cognitive function during the fasting period.

Fasting has been part of healing rituals across cultures for thousands of years, suggesting its potential health benefits are recognized historically.

Fasting mimicking diets, like those developed by Valter Longo, can provide health benefits similar to ketogenic diets without the need for strict adherence to a ketogenic regimen.

Cleanses and fasting lack high-quality scientific backing, making it difficult to determine their health benefits or risks, especially in the context of a highly processed diet.

Low fertility rates can lead to cultural and societal challenges, but forcing people to have more children is unlikely to be an effective solution.

Fasting until around 11:00 a.m. or noon increases adrenaline levels, enhancing focus and learning without causing stress or panic.

Individual responses to dietary interventions vary significantly, suggesting that personalized nutrition could be key to effective weight management and health outcomes.

Short-term fasting may have metabolic benefits, but its long-term effects on gut microbiota health are still unclear, and excessive mucus consumption by microbes can lead to inflammation.

If you can cook healthy, great-tasting food for a large group of people consistently, then there's a way to make that affordable for families too. We need to focus less on one specific diet and more on getting people involved in preparing their own food again.