467: Intermittent Fasting Is the Key to Weight Loss | Dr. Jason Fung

Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/drjasonfung467 Dr. Jason Fung (IG: @drjasonfung ) is a physician, researcher, New York Times bestselling author and currently practices as a nephrologist (kidney specialist). He is the co-founder of The Fasting Method , which provides the education, tools and community needed to successfully implement intermittent fasting. If you're looking to shed some extra pounds - this conversation is for you! In this episode, we discuss: What causes weight gain? Our misguided obsession with calories Why a calorie-restricted diet doesn't work How to reduce your metabolic rate The truth about exercise and weight loss Do genetics play a role in weight gain? Eliminating processed foods and sugars Carbohydrates aren't essential Stop eating 6-10x a day! How insulin works in the body Green tea & coffee have minimal insulin effect during fasting Should you add MCT oil into your morning coffee? Artifical sweetners have appetite stimulating effects Getting your body into ketosis Jason shares his diet & what he does on a typical day of fasting Top 2 ways of combatting an insulin spike How to reverse type 2 diabetes Show sponsors: NutriSense <== $30 off your NutriSense CGM Program by using the code ultimatehealth at checkout Oura Ring <== Buy the Oura Ring Generation 3 and get 6 free months of Oura membership Organifi <== 20% off all Organifi products by using the code ultimatehealth at checkout Paleovalley <== 15% off all Paleovalley products by using the code ultimatehealth at checkout Related links: Dr. Jason Fung - The Obesity Code (book) Dr. Jason Fung's website Follow Dr. Jason Fung on Facebook , Instagram , and Twitter The Fasting Method Dr. Jason Fung - Life In The Fasting Lane (book) Dr. Jason Fung - The Diabetes Code (book) Listen to Dr. Jason Fung previously on TUHP (episodes #369 and #380 ) Dr.Jason Fung - The Obesity Epidemic, Explained (YouTube) Bulletproof Coffee Level2 Related episodes: The Complete Guide to Intermittent Fasting for Women | Cynthia Thurlow (#465) A New Take On the Keto Diet With More Benefits & No Deprivation | Dr. Steven Gundry (#461) Dr. Valter Longo on How to Get All the Health Benefits of Fasting Without the Hunger (#442) Dr. Amy Shah Shares a Proven Plan to Boost Your Energy Today! (#431) Gary Taubes – Are Carbs Making You Fat? (#387) Note: Some of the links above are affiliate links. Making a purchase through these links won't cost you anything but we will receive a small commission. This is an easy, free way of supporting the podcast. Thank you! How can you support our podcast? 1. Apple users, please subscribe and review our show on Apple Podcasts , we make sure to read them all. Android users, be sure to subscribe to our show on Google Podcasts . Subscribers never miss any of the action ;) 2. If you'd prefer to watch vs listen to the interviews, head over to our YouTube channel and enjoy the full video conversations. Be sure and subscribe while you're there. 3. Tell a friend about The Ultimate Health Podcast. They will surely thank you later. You can use the envelope button below to email a friend or tell them about TUHP in person. 4. Join TUHP Facebook community (FREE). This is where we all stay in touch and ask questions in between episodes. Join our community . 5. Follow our adventures on our favourite social media platform, Instagram . 6. Download The Ultimate Health Podcast app (FREE). This way you'll have our whole library of episodes right at your fingertips. Download our iOS/Apple app or our Android app . 7. Share using the buttons below. Thank you!