Workbook & Summary - The Complete Guide To Fasting - Based On The Book By Jason Fung

Por Sapiens Quick Books

This publication is a summary.

This publication is not the complete book.

This publication is a condensed summary of the most important concepts and ideas based on the original book.

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WORKBOOK &

• Idioma: Español
• Editorial: Sapiens Quick Books
• Fecha de lanzamiento: 21 jun 2024
• ISBN: 9798330248308

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WORKBOOK

& SUMMARY

THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO FASTING

BASED ON THE BOOK BY

JASON FUNG

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Workbook & Summary: The Complete Guide To Fasting - Based On The Book By Jason Fung

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CONTENT

INTRODUCTION TO FASTING BASICS

HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVES ON FASTING

PHASES OF THE FASTING PROCESS

IDENTIFYING THOSE WHO SHOULDN'T FAST

GETTING STARTED WITH FASTING

COMPARING FASTING AND CALORIE RESTRICTION

UNDERSTANDING FASTING'S EFFECTS ON THE BODY

COMBINING FASTING WITH EXERCISE

EFFECTS OF FASTING ON SLEEP

FASTING CONSIDERATIONS FOR WOMEN

IMPACT OF FASTING ON KIDNEY HEALTH

ADDRESSING FASTING FAQS

PROPERLY ENDING A FAST

SUSTAINING FASTING PRACTICES LONG-TERM

CLOSING NOTES

HELP US WITH A REVIEW

LEGAL ISSUES

ABOUT COPYRIGHT

INTRODUCTION TO FASTING BASICS

Fasting: An Overview in Dr. Jason Fung's book *The Complete Guide to Fasting* serves as a foundational chapter, outlining the principles, benefits, and methodologies of fasting. Dr. Fung begins by defining fasting as the voluntary abstinence from food for a specified period, emphasizing its historical and cultural significance across civilizations. He contrasts fasting with calorie restriction, highlighting that fasting involves periods of eating followed by periods of abstention, while calorie restriction focuses on reducing overall food intake.

The chapter delves into the physiological changes that occur during fasting. Dr. Fung explains that in the absence of food intake, the body shifts from utilizing glucose (sugar) as its primary energy source to burning stored fat. This metabolic switch triggers the production of ketones, which provide energy to the brain and other organs. Fasting also induces autophagy, a cellular cleansing process that removes damaged components and promotes cellular renewal and repair.

Dr. Fung addresses common misconceptions about fasting, particularly concerns related to metabolism and muscle loss. He argues that fasting does not lead to a decrease in metabolic rate but rather enhances metabolic flexibility, allowing the body to efficiently switch between burning glucose and fat. Moreover, he discusses research showing that fasting does not cause muscle wasting when adequate protein intake is maintained during eating periods.

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