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Metabolic Strategy FA ST I N G A N D K E T O DURING A QUARANTINE Wri t t en by JR Hill
Metabolic Strategy: Fasting And Keto During A Quarantine Intermittent fasting (IF) has been around for centuries and has been used by many different cultures and religions for a variety of reasons and durations. In recent years, this type of restricted eating has caught the attention of many researchers who believe that fasting can help turn back the clock on our internal aging process and offer many metabolic advantages that can extend our lifespan and help us avoid many chronic diseases linked to diet and lifestyle. This is one reason why IF has become a common strategy used by people following 1 4 | A P RI L / M AY 2 0 2 0
a ketogenic diet who are already looking for ways to optimize metabolism. The last several years have seen a dramatic rise in the use of both IF and the ketogenic diet as a metabolic strategy to improve health, lose fat, decrease inflammation, stabilize blood sugar, and improve markers of aging. While both strategies can be used on their own, many use them together for improved metabolic flexibility. Old Food Paradigm We are all too familiar with the common food paradigm that promotes eating three meals a day in addition to
healthy snacking to keep the metabolism “stoked” like a fire and able to burn calories at an efficient rate to stay healthy. The reality is this can cause an overconsumption of food in addition to multiple insulin spikes throughout the day. This puts a heavy burden on the liver and digestive system that can lead to metabolic shifts in body composition, inflammation, blood sugar, and cardiovascular markers that leave us tired, overweight and unhealthy. We continue to see a rise in insulin resistance, diabetes and cardiovascular disease. This is one reason both strategies are gaining so much attention in the research and as a lifestyle choice.
