{"id":82571,"date":"2024-09-27T15:16:48","date_gmt":"2024-09-27T08:16:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/echowoven.com\/?p=82571"},"modified":"2024-09-27T15:16:48","modified_gmt":"2024-09-27T08:16:48","slug":"doctor-reveals-surprising-thing-that-occurs-when-you-dont-eat-and-its-the-opposite-of-what-most-people-think","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/echowoven.com\/doctor-reveals-surprising-thing-that-occurs-when-you-dont-eat-and-its-the-opposite-of-what-most-people-think\/","title":{"rendered":"Doctor Reveals Surprising Thing That Occurs When You Don\u2019t Eat \u2013 and It\u2019s The \u2018Opposite\u2019 of What Most People Think"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Fasting is often misunderstood, with many believing it slows down the metabolism and leads to fatigue. However, Dr. Jason Fung, a leading advocate of intermittent fasting, reveals that the opposite may be true. In his discussion on the Diary of a CEO podcast, Dr. Fung explains how the activity will impact your body, challenging common assumptions about food and energy levels.<sup>1\n<h3>Fasting Increases Energy, Not Fatigue\n<figure style='\"width:' class='\"wp-caption' aligncenter><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/theheartysoul.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2024%5C/08%5C/image-690-1024x801.png%5C%22" alt='\"Dr' jason fung has recommended intermittent fasting and a low-carb diet. width='\"1024\"' height='\"801\"' title='\"\"'><figcaption class='\"wp-caption-text\"'>Dr Jason Fung has recommended intermittent fasting and a low-carb diet. Credit: Youtube\n<p>Contrary to popular belief, fasting doesn\u2019t slow down your metabolism. Dr. Fung explains that when you stop eating, your body starts to burn stored calories for energy. This process increases your metabolic rate rather than decreasing it. \u201cYour insulin levels drop, and other hormones like growth hormone and cortisol increase, which actually boosts your energy levels,\u201d says Dr. Fung. This goes against the common notion that it may make you sluggish.\n</p><h3>Fasting and the Fight-or-Flight Response\n</h3><p><img decoding='\"async\"' class='\"aligncenter\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/theheartysoul.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2024%5C/08%5C/Screen-Shot-2024-08-30-at-3.50.28-PM.png%5C%22" alt='\"If' you go too long without eating we may be a little more irritable and careless where stick that knife fork title='\"\"'>\n</p><p>During fasting, the body enters a heightened state of alertness, often referred to as the fight-or-flight response. According to Dr. Fung, \u201cHungry animals are more dangerous because their bodies are in a state of activation, ready to find food.\u201d This physiological response, driven by increased cortisol and growth hormone, enhances your body\u2019s ability to utilize stored energy efficiently.\n</p><h3>Health Benefits Beyond Weight Loss\n</h3><p><img decoding='\"async\"' class='\"aligncenter\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/theheartysoul.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2024%5C/08%5C/image-691-1024x683.png%5C%22" alt='\"Dr.' fung said that fasting would actually make your body burn more calories. title='\"\"'>\n</p><p>Research from Cambridge University supports the idea that fasting offers health benefits beyond just weight loss. A 24-hour fast can reduce harmful inflammation in the body by increasing levels of a key fatty acid called arachidonic acid. This has potential implications for lowering the risk of chronic diseases like Alzheimer\u2019s and Parkinson\u2019s.<sup>2 \u201cOur work adds to the growing evidence that calorie restriction has broad health benefits,\u201d says Professor Clare Bryant of the University of Cambridge.\n<h3>Fasting and Brain Health\n</h3><p><img decoding='\"async\"' class='\"aligncenter\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/theheartysoul.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2024%5C/08%5C/image-692-1024x768.png%5C%22" alt='\"More' energy for the brain is definitely a good thing title='\"\"'>\n</p><p>The benefits of fasting extend to brain health as well. By reducing inflammation and boosting arachidonic acid levels, not eating might help protect against neurodegenerative diseases. However, researchers caution that more studies are needed to confirm these long-term effects. This emerging science suggests that fasting could be a simple way to support cognitive health as you age.\n</p><h3>The Breakfast Debate: To Eat or Not to Eat?\n</h3><p><img decoding='\"async\"' class='\"aligncenter\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/theheartysoul.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2024%5C/08%5C/Screen-Shot-2024-08-30-at-3.46.38-PM.png%5C%22" alt='\"The' effects of fasting are more than just dietary title='\"\"'>\n</p><p>While Dr. Fung advocates for fasting, not all experts agree on the benefits of skipping breakfast. Nutrition therapist Justin Nault warns that not eating in the morning could signal metabolic issues. He argues that breakfast helps kickstart metabolism and prevent unhealthy metabolic adaptations. The NHS also advises against skipping breakfast, citing its importance for overall health.\n</p><h3>Should You Try Fasting?\n</h3><p><img decoding='\"async\"' class='\"aligncenter\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/theheartysoul.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2024%5C/08%5C/Screen-Shot-2024-08-30-at-3.50.23-PM.png%5C%22" alt='\"Bon' appetite title='\"\"'>\n</p><p>If you\u2019re considering trying fasting, it\u2019s essential to consult with your doctor first. While it can offer health benefits, it\u2019s not suitable for everyone. \u201cDon\u2019t just change your lifestyle because someone on the internet said so,\u201d advises Dr. Fung. Understanding the science and its effects on your body can help you make an informed decision about whether it\u2019s right for you.\n</p><p>Sources: theheartysoul.com\n</p><ol>\n<li><em>\u201d Expert shares surprising thing that happens to your body when you don\u2019t eat that\u2019s the \u2018opposite\u2019 of what most think.\u201d Lad Bible. Joe Harker. August 13, 2024.\n<li><em>\u201cFasting for 24 hours between meals could stop serious illness, scientists say.\u201d Lad Bible. Tom Earnshaw. January 2024.\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fasting is often misunderstood, with many believing it slows down the metabolism and leads to fatigue. However, Dr. Jason Fung, a leading advocate of intermittent fasting, reveals that the opposite may be true. 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