Mary's Nutrition Show

Studies show that fasting may be effective in preventing & treating certain diseases and enhancing immune function. Learn how this might improve YOUR health, and get ideas about how to give it a try. PLUS: The Weekly Nutrition Challenge!   Episode Includes: What is intermittent fasting? Different types of fasting Biological & evolutionary explanation of fasting benefits Reducing one's risk of cancer How fasting relates to our circadian rhythm Insulin, blood sugar, hormones and fasting Research backs this up! (ask us & we'll send you studies) Fasting, cholesterol, cancer, inflammation The logic behind giving your digestive system a break How fasting may positively affect sleep How to approach fasting   Mary Purdy, MS, RDN, dishes out easy-to-digest info, tips, and advice about nutrition & lifestyle, backed by over 10 years of clinical experience and a healthy sense of humor. Join the weekly conversation! Episodes come out weekly on Thursdays. http://marypurdy.co/   Audio re