Hot Topic: Fasting and a Plant-Based Diet

Hot Topic: Fasting and a Plant-Based Diet

Author: The Fasting Method March 11, 2025 Duration: 32:26

Episode #195

In this week's episode, Terri and Coach Lisa discuss successfully integrating fasting and a plant based dietary approach.

 

Summary Timestamps:

  • The different types of plant-based diets. (03:19)
  • The importance of finding the right plant-based diet that works for you. There is no one-size-fits-all approach. (05:37)
  • Lisa's experience with plant-based diet and fasting. (07:34)
  • Tips for transitioning to a plant-based diet. (10:35)
  • The benefits of resistant starch. (15:35)
  • Protein sources. (22:23)
  • The importance of listening to your body and finding a plant-based approach that supports overall health and well-being, rather than strictly adhering to a set of rules. (28:16)

 

LINKS & RESOURCES

BOOKS

Ketotarian by Will Cole

Plant-Forward Keto by Liz Macdowell (also Vegan Keto)

Oh She Glows by Angela Liddon (OSG Every Day, For Dinner)

Jazzy Vegetarian by Laura Theodore  (Vegan-ease, Easy vegan Home Cooking)

Metabolical by Robert Lustig

 

TFM PODCAST EPISODES

#153 Member Transformation: Fredric Isler

https://www.thefastingmethod.com/member-transformation-fredric-isler/

#37 Fasting Q&A: Resistant Starch, Starting Protocol, Weight Loss, and Protein

https://www.thefastingmethod.com/fasting-qa-resistant-starch-starting-protocol-weight-loss-and-protein/

 

VIDEOS

Jason Fung (YouTube) Changing Fast Carbs to Slow Carbs for Weight Loss

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09ScTa4CTW0&t=3s

 

Chapters:

00:00 Disclaimer

03:19 Types of plant-based diet

05:37 Finding the right approach for you

07:34 Lisa's experience

10:35 Tips for switching to plant-based

15:35 Resistant starch

22:23 Plant-based protein sources

28:16 Listening to your body

 

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Disclaimer

This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional. You should always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before doing any fasting, changing your diet, taking or adjusting  any medication or supplements, or adopting any treatment for a health problem. The use of any other products or services purchased by you as a result of this podcast does not create a healthcare provider-patient relationship between you and any of the experts affiliated with this podcast. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.


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