Intermittent Fasting
202 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 days ago - ★★★★★ - 183 ratingsThis Intermittent Fasting podcast by Dr. Stephen Cabral, Doctor of Naturopathy, goes in-depth on whom intermittent fasting (IF) is right for and whom it may harm. Plus, Dr. Cabral breaks down the nuances of what time your intermittent fast should start and end each day depending on your health, anti-aging, or weight loss goals.
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Rediscovered: 100-Year-Old Theory on How to Slow Aging
July 19, 2023 05:00 - 18 minutes - 42.2 MBEverything ages. We can’t escape it, but if we can figure out the aging process in the body then we can begin to work backwards and add years to our lives from both a chronological and biological perspective. On today’s show, I want to share with you what the “Rate of Living Theory” is and how your mitochondria play a role in the aging process. Join me on today’s #CabralConcept 2715 where I share with you the rediscovered 100-year-old theory on how to slow aging - Enjoy the...
How to Get Into a Fasted State Faster After Meals
July 12, 2023 05:00 - 13 minutes - 30.7 MBFasting is one of the best things you can do for your overall health and wellness… It helps your body burn fat as a fuel source, enhances AMPK, and allows for cellular cleanup. So how can we get the body back to that state faster after meals so we can continue to maximize these benefits? Join me on today’s #CabralConcept 2706 where I go over how you can get into a fasted state faster after meals - Enjoy the show and let me know what you thought! - - - For Everything...
Single vs. Double Insulin Spikes After Meals
July 05, 2023 05:00 - 16 minutes - 38.7 MBConsistently testing your blood sugar levels used to mean having to finger prick yourself all day long… Now with the availability of CGMs (continuous glucose monitors), we are better able to monitor our blood sugar throughout the day and receive a wide variety of information about our health. As I have begun to monitor my blood sugar levels more and more, I have noticed that I frequently get a single rise in glucose after a complex meal followed by a 2nd rise shortly after. ...
How G-Flux Affects Metabolism & Weight Loss
June 28, 2023 05:00 - 20 minutes - 47 MBThere is no quick fix when it comes to losing weight, but there are long-term solutions… Whether it's low carb, no carb, paleo, or something else, it is important to understand that these diets might get you the results you are looking for, but in the long run they can cause serious damage to your metabolism. On today’s show, I want to go over what G-Flux is and why it is important to understand the relationship between energy in and energy out, and what you can do to ensure you ...
What’s Holding Back Your Weight Loss Results
June 21, 2023 05:00 - 15 minutes - 35.9 MBOne of the main complaints we hear from clients is how frustrating it can be when the scale won’t budge… They feel like they have tried everything and yet they can’t get the weight off… So, on today’s show I want to share with you the real truth and uncover why diet and exercise alone won’t get you the results you seek. Join me today’s #CabralConcept 2686 where we discuss what’s holding back your weight loss results and how you can fix it - Enjoy the show and let me know wh...
Is a 10-Hour Eating Window Best? (New Research)
June 14, 2023 05:00 - 16 minutes - 37.4 MBMy goal is always to give you the best, unbiased information available to help you improve your overall health and wellness… For many years I have worked with clients to figure out the most efficient way to include intermittent fasting into their diets. What we have found is that the majority of people do best with a 14-hour fast. But what timeframe is optimal for that? So today I want to go over a study that supports what I have also found to be true in clinical pra...
Should You Eat Protein at Breakfast?
June 07, 2023 05:00 - 24 minutes - 55.7 MBWhat should I have for breakfast? I hear this question a lot and, just like with all things, it really depends on the individual and their goals. Some people may be looking to lose weight, some may want to increase muscle, and others might be interested in what is best for overall health and longevity. So today I want to go over what happens to the body when you have protein for breakfast and when you don’t so you can decide for yourself what is best to help you reach your ...
How to Make Intermittent Fasting Easier
May 31, 2023 05:00 - 15 minutes - 35.2 MBFor most people, intermittent fasting is one of the best things you can do for your health… And one of the great things about it is that it doesn’t have to be super complex or hard. So on today’s show, I want to share with you some ways that you can get started and begin reaping the rewards. Tune in to today’s #CabralConcept 2664 where I share with you my tips on how to make intermittent fasting easier so you can start incorporating it into your wellness routine today - En...
Why You Still Have Food Cravings
May 24, 2023 05:00 - 30 minutes - 42 MBOne of the many reasons why intuitive eating does not work until you become completely healthy (in mind & body) is due to the fact that food cravings are not always what they seem… Often times cravings can actually stem from certain metabolic imbalances or nutritional deficiencies… However, these cravings can also come from gut microbiome imbalances or certain dietary manipulations that are quite common practice right now… On today’s #CabralConcept 1216, I want to share wit...
Do Low Carb Diets Cause Energy Debt and Burn Out?
May 17, 2023 05:00 - 17 minutes - 39.2 MBThere is no one size fits all approach… While some may benefit from a lower-carb diet, others may find that it is detrimental to their health. What we need to look at is what happens to the body when we go low carb so we can understand if it’s the right choice for us. So on today’s #CabralConcept 2651 let’s go over if low-carb diets cause energy debt and burnout and how it can impact our health - Enjoy the show and let me know what you thought! - - - For Everything...
How to Improve Digestion & Decrease Bloating With Meals
May 10, 2023 05:00 - 28 minutes - 64.2 MBFeeling bloated after a meal is not a new human phenomenon… For thousands of years, humans have been using natural “digestive aids” to improve digestion and help with poor food combinations… However, much of that ancient wisdom has been lost in this new age of acid-blocking medications or over-the-counter antacids… Today on the #CabralConcept 782 podcast I want to share with you some of these time-tested natural remedies to help improve digestion and decrease bloating with ...
Why High Blood Sugar Levels Lead to More Food Cravings (5 Reasons)
May 03, 2023 05:00 - 14 minutes - 32.3 MBYou might ask yourself… if you have high blood sugar doesn’t that mean your body has all the fuel it needs? How could you possibly still be hungry and experiencing cravings with high blood sugar? To help overcome this issue I want to go over some reasons why this might be happening so you know what is going on in your body and how you can take action on rebalancing it for better health. Join me on today’s #CabralConcept 2644 where I share the top 5 reasons why high blood su...
Clearing Up the Confusion Around Protein & How Much to Eat
April 27, 2023 05:00 - 21 minutes - 50.2 MBNo matter where you look everyone has an “expert” opinion on how much protein you need to eat each day… The problem is that everybody is different, and everyone’s goals are different, so a one size fits all approach is never going to work. So, on today’s show, I want to give you specific scenarios that you can choose from based on goals you might have and help move you in the right direction. I can’t wait for you to join me on today’s #CabralConcept 2638 because we are clea...
The 3 Real Causes of Insulin Resistance & Diabetes
April 19, 2023 05:00 - 19 minutes - 45.2 MBWhen we look at age of death and mortality there are only 4 main core reasons why we die at a younger age (non-accident related)… Cardiovascular Issues High Blood Pressure & Stroke Cancer Type 2 Diabetes complications And on today’s show, I want to follow up on yesterday’s discussion about high blood sugar and provide you with some more insight as to what we can do to knock one of these reasons off the list (which will then also lessen the degree to which you are susceptible ...
Skipping Breakfast Linked to Early Death?
April 13, 2023 05:00 - 17 minutes - 40.8 MBI am a huge fan of intermittent fasting and think it is one of the best things we can be doing for our overall health and wellness… The problem, however, is that it can be overdone, which can cause more harm than good. Today I want to share with you a recent study that provides more insight into what the best times are for intermittent fasting and what the optimal timing is to ensure you achieve the maximum benefits. Join me on today’s #CabralConcept 2624 where we uncover i...
Semaglutide Weight Loss Drugs Pros & Cons (Ozempic vs. Wegovy)
April 12, 2023 05:00 - 19 minutes - 44.7 MBI have said it before, but there is no magical pill… There is a new class of pharmaceutical drugs that have been getting a lot of attention lately due to their ability to get results in terms of weight loss - but at what cost? Today, I want to give you an unbiased look at how these drugs are being used, their actual effectiveness, and the risks associated with them… So join me on today’s #CabralConcept 2623 where I go over what semaglutide weight loss drugs (Ozempic vs. Weg...
Chinese Medical Nutrition Therapy (CMNT) Explained
April 05, 2023 05:00 - 18 minutes - 41.6 MBLast week I shared with you an amazing study that showed that Type 2 Diabetes is reversible… This week I want to dive deeper into the diet that was followed during this study and discuss what it is and why it worked. I also what to share with you my thoughts on the sustainability of this diet and provide some insight into what might work better for long-term success. Join me on today’s #CabralConcept 2616 where I go over what Chinese Medical Nutrition Therapy is and find ou...
New I.F. Study on Balancing Blood Sugar & Reversing Type 2 Diabetes
March 29, 2023 05:00 - 19 minutes - 45.6 MBType 2 diabetes is reversible- And I am excited to share with you an astonishing new study where the primary outcome was diabetes remission in over 45% of the participants in just 12 weeks! Join me on today’s show where we go over exactly what this research consisted of and what participants ate in order to achieve these results. Tune in to today’s #CabralConcept 2609 where we discuss the new I.F. study on balancing blood sugar & reversing type 2 diabetes - Enjoy the show a...
Hormones Case Study on Low T & Cortisol
March 22, 2023 05:00 - 19 minutes - 44.1 MBStress comes in many different shapes and sizes… Whether is physical, emotional, or environmental it takes a big toll on our overall health and wellness. Today I want to share with you a case study that goes over what happens when someone is chronically stressed and specifically focus on skipping meals in this heightened state. Join me on today’s #CabralConcept 2588 where we dive into this hormones case study on low T & cortisol and the impact that stress has on the body -...
5 Easy Tips to Curb Emotional Eating
March 15, 2023 05:00 - 16 minutes - 37.5 MBThere is nothing easy when it comes to emotional eating… Oftentimes we hear that people feel like they begin to snowball, that one stressor will set them off on a course they can’t get back from. So today I want to go over some strategies that are uncomplicated and don’t require much effort to implement. Join me on today’s #CabralConcept 2595 where I go over 5 easy tips to curb emotional eating - Enjoy the show and let me know what you thought! - - - For Everything ...
Disposable Soma Theory of Longevity
March 09, 2023 06:00 - 20 minutes - 46.3 MBCan we really age backward? Today I want to take you through one of the most fascinating theories surrounding anti-aging. We are going to take a closer look at how and why humans age and how we can use that knowledge to our advantage. So join me on today’s #CabralConcept 2589 where we are going to go over the Disposable Soma Theory of Longevity and what that means for the future of anti-aging - Enjoy the show and let me know what you thought! - - - For Everything ...
7 Reasons for High Blood Sugar Beyond Diet
March 01, 2023 06:00 - 16 minutes - 38.8 MBDid you know that 1 in 3 adults have diabetes? One of the main reasons people struggle to get well and lose weight is the inability to control blood sugar levels…. Most people know that sugary beverages and processed carbs raise blood sugar levels but what happens when you take those out and your numbers are still high? On today’s #CabralConcept 2581, I want to go over the 7 main reasons for high blood sugar beyond diet and help you understand how you can begin to balance y...
“Biggest Loser Style” Weight Loss Causes Slow Metabolism (Permanently)
February 22, 2023 06:00 - 19 minutes - 44.8 MBDid you know that the vast majority of contestants from The Biggest Loser regained almost all of their weight loss? Unfortunately, what that show and other programs like it did was promote rapid weight loss through extreme calorie restriction and excessive exercise. What it didn’t show, however, was the massive metabolic damage that it can do to a person and how it drastically decreases resting metabolic rate and disrupts hormones. So on today’s #CabralConcept 2574, I want ...
The Twice a Week Fasting Schedule
February 15, 2023 06:00 - 17 minutes - 41.1 MBIntermittent Fasting has gained popularity in recent years due to the profound benefits it can have… Some people may be reluctant to try it however because it seems overly complicated or too hard. So today I want to share with you some easy ways that you can introduce intermittent fasting into your schedule so you reap the benefits as well Join me on today’s #CabralConcept 2561 where I share with you some options for a twice a week fasting schedule so you can decide what is...
Small Daily Cheat or 1x a Week Big Cheat Meal?
February 08, 2023 06:00 - 18 minutes - 42.2 MBI love a good debate and this is one that I see often. Is it best to integrate some small cheats into your daily diet or is it more beneficial to have one big cheat meal a week? On today’s show, I want to share with you my thoughts on this and how both may affect your blood sugar, hormones, and inflammation levels so you can decide what is best for you. So join me on today’s #CabralConcept 2560 - where I debate the pros and cons of having a small daily cheat or 1x a week bi...
Why You Should Be Careful of Guru Diets
February 01, 2023 06:00 - 23 minutes - 53.6 MBIt’s hard to know who to trust and what information is safe these days… Many online gurus want to tell you exactly what to do, or what they did to achieve certain results and are all in on believing their way is the ONLY way for everyone… But we need to be cautious with these diet gurus and fads in order to fully understand what they are and the potentially detrimental effects they can have in the long run… So join me on today’s #CabralConcept 2553 where I share with you my...
The 4 “Obesogenic Factors” Making You Fat
January 25, 2023 06:00 - 23 minutes - 53.8 MBI believe we are doing a disservice to people if we don’t discuss healthy body weight… I am not approaching this from a vanity point of view, but instead looking at it from a science-backed perspective that tells us that obesity can take years from a person’s life and disrupt their quality of living. Today I want to share with you what the top health institutes say are the main factors that cause people to gain weight or have a hard time taking off weight and remind you that all ...
Should You Train or Cold Plunge While Fasted?
January 18, 2023 06:00 - 18 minutes - 42.4 MBThere is no one size fits all approach to health and wellness… It’s all about bio-individuality, and what works for some may not be best for others. So, when we look at things like cold plunges or fasted HIIT workouts we need to understand what occurs in the body when adopting these modalities and consider the effects it will have on the individual… I invite you to join me on today’s #CabralConcept 2533 where we take a closer look at what happens to the body and figure out ...
Fasting for Weight Loss (Minimums & Maximums)
January 11, 2023 06:00 - 23 minutes - 54.1 MBOne of the best things you can do for longevity and anti-aging is to get to a healthy body weight… And Intermittent fasting has been proven to not only aid in body transformation, but research shows it has profound benefits on your overall health and wellness. But like all things, it can be taken too far and have unintended consequences for your health. So, on today’s #CabralConcept 2532 I want to discuss the minimums and maximums of fasting for weight loss - Enjoy the show...
The Simplest Weight Loss Formula to Follow
January 04, 2023 06:00 - 21 minutes - 49 MBWeight loss doesn’t have to be complicated… However, it is important to understand the time-tested equation most professionals use in order to calculate exactly how long it will take you to lose the weight in a healthy & safe way… On today’s show, I want to share with you an easy and effective plan that you can follow to maximize your results and maintain them for life… Join me on today’s #CabralConcept 2525 and let’s go over the simplest weight loss formula to follow so yo...
How Do Blue Zone Longevity Cultures Eat So Many Carbs?
December 28, 2022 06:00 - 21 minutes - 48.3 MBI was reading a post on social media the other day that provided an interesting take on Blue Zone cultures… While none of these cultures follow a specific “protocol” they all share similarities and a strong focus on nutrition. Surprisingly a vast majority of their diet comes from starchy foods and yet they are typically not overweight, nor do they suffer from most of the diseases you find in western-based cultures. So, on today’s #CabralConcept 2518 let’s find out how these...
Should You Skip Breakfast or Dinner (Surprising Answer)
December 22, 2022 06:00 - 20 minutes - 47.6 MBIntermittent fasting is a very popular topic and for good reason… The benefits for autophagy, improved blood sugar, weight loss, plus much more are incredible and beneficial to your health… So today I want to share with you some research that takes a closer look at the best times to eat a large meal and when you should go lighter so that you can get the most out of your intermittent fasting… Join me on today’s #CabralConcept 2512 where I share with you the surprising answer...
Are You Glycogen Depleted? Should You Be?
December 14, 2022 06:00 - 22 minutes - 51.7 MBLast week we touched on the role that glycogen plays in the body and how you can block it from fat storage… This week I want to take a deeper look at what it means to be glycogen depleted and if this is something that may or may not help you to reach your goals. So, on today’s #CabralConcept 2504 I want to go over some signs to help you determine if you are glycogen depleted and discuss if you should be or not - Enjoy the show and let me know what you thought! - - - For Every...
How Heavy Metals Affect Your Digestion, Gut & Auto-Immune Issues
December 07, 2022 06:00 - 13 minutes - 31.9 MBHeavy metal toxicity can be the root cause for a variety of gut-based and auto-immune issues… Unfortunately, our drinking water can be a primary source for contamination, but heavy metals such as aluminum, arsenic, cadmium, lead, and mercury can be accumulated from a wide variety of common foods, products, and environmental factors… Once exposed, heavy metals can wreak havoc on our gut health and create inflammation that leads to a whole host of issues, which only later get diagn...
The Benefits of an Ayurvedic Kitchari Cleanse
November 30, 2022 06:00 - 23 minutes - 53.3 MBSometimes we just need to reset… And if you have never heard of an Ayurvedic Kitchari Cleanse it can be a great way to bring the body back to equilibrium. One of the amazing things about an Ayurvedic Kitchari Cleanse is that it can be done at any time and incorporated into any meal and is an easy way to help people who are feeling weak or burnt-out, or need to calm the nervous system… So on today’s #CabralConcept 2463 I want to share with you the benefits of an Ayurvedic Ki...
Add 3.23 Extra Years to Your Life in 8 Weeks (New Research)
November 23, 2022 06:00 - 17 minutes - 39.7 MBIs age just a number? The calendar might tell us one thing, but our bodies might say something completely different. Thankfully cutting-edge research has provided us with a better picture of our life expectancy and outlined certain ways in which we can reverse the biological clock. So join me on today’s #CabralConcept 2482 where I go over the research and protocol designed to optimize your life expectancy and to find out how you can add 3.23 extra years to your life in just...
7 Myths & Truths Surrounding Coffee (Health Questions Answered)
November 16, 2022 06:00 - 20 minutes - 47.8 MBCoffee is the #1 supplement in the world and surprisingly the greatest source of antioxidants in the American diet… There is a lot of information out there regarding coffee, some of it good and some of it bad. But, it is important to understand what the science says and what is backed by research so you can make the best decision for yourself. So on today’s #CabralConcept 2427 I want to go over some health questions with you and share the top 7 myths & truths surrounding co...
This “Physician Diet” Was Recommended to 9 Million Patients
November 09, 2022 06:00 - 19 minutes - 43.8 MBIt seems like every day there is a new fad diet that hits the internet… But when it comes to wellness and longevity the doctors and researchers that work with hundreds of thousands of people in their practice agree on tried and true methods to ensure proper nutrition and optimal health… As an example, on today’s #CabralConcept 2469 I want to share with you the “Physician Diet” that was recommended to 9 million patients, as well as go over my thoughts on what I would add and would...
The Top 20 Reasons to Detox
November 02, 2022 05:00 - 21 minutes - 48.7 MBThere are over 100,000 man-made chemicals in the environment… Every day we encounter these in the air we breathe, the water we drink, the products we use on our body, and the food we consume. And while we can joke that it might be better to just live in a bubble, we can’t be afraid and avoid the world around us… What we can do is choose clean products and food sources when available and work on the 4 main ways of detoxing our bodies on a regular basis… So, on today’s ...
Sweeteners That Do & Don’t Break Your Fast
October 26, 2022 05:00 - 19 minutes - 45.4 MBI truly believe that fasting is the closest thing that we have to the fountain of youth… But when we talk about fasting, and what things can and can’t break a fast, it is important for us to qualify what exactly that means… At the same time, it is also important for us to look at the reasons why we are fasting… So on today’s #CabralConcept 2455 I’d like to go through some of the ways a fast can be broken as well as provide you with a list of the sweeteners that do & don’t b...
Top 10 Anti-Inflammatory Foods
October 25, 2022 05:00 - 22 minutes - 52.2 MBA lot of people get caught up in the dogma of whatever diet they decide to follow… But regardless of whatever the name of your diet is, the most important aspect of it should be how it makes you feel and what the outcome is. Nutrition and food allow us to feel better, live longer and have more energy, and at the end of the day, there are certain foods that we should be eating every single day in order for us to achieve these results… So on today’s #CabralConcept 2454 I want...
The Most Inflammatory Foods & Why Fasting Helps
October 18, 2022 05:00 - 24 minutes - 56.1 MBWe live in a world of instant gratification… We want things quickly and that includes what we eat as well. The combination of lifestyle factors and processed foods have increased the amount of inflammation in our bodies which can lead to a variety of “dis-ease”. On today’s show I want to go over an important scientific study about inflammatory foods and discuss how intermittent fasting can play a role in blunting these effects and additional ways you can reduce your inflamm...
How to Get Rid of Burping & Gas
October 12, 2022 05:00 - 17 minutes - 39.2 MBToday’s topic is one that is brought to you by our weekend Cabral House Calls… Whenever I see a topic come up over and over again from our community I like to make sure I give it the attention it deserves so today’s show is for everyone wondering about burping and gas. Many people just try and mask their issues but the symptoms that are manifesting are the body’s way of telling us there is an imbalance and we must uncover the root cause. So on today’s #CabralConcept 2412 I’...
Public Health Warning on New Food Scoring System
October 05, 2022 05:00 - 20 minutes - 46 MBToday’s show might sound like a bit of a rant, but it’s only because I feel so passionate about providing you with facts… Today I want to go over a large-scale research study providing a new, proposed, scoring system for over 8,000 foods. Not only is this information an example of bad science, but I feel it can be detrimental to the larger population who would look at it and take it at face value… So on today’s #CabralConcept 2406 we’ll dig into what this research is doing ...
Early Warning Signs of Everyday Dehydration
October 03, 2022 15:53 - 24 minutes - 55.2 MBYou may feel like you are drinking enough water each day, but is it really enough? If you are feeling thirsty that is a sign that you are already dehydrated and drinking water may not be cutting it. So on today’s #CabralConcept 2400 I’d like to share with you a number of ways in which the body is using up fluid and the early warning signs of everyday dehydration to watch out for – Enjoy the show and let me know what you thought! - - - For Everything Mentioned In Today's S...
Best & Worst Times to Drink Coffee/Tea (No Jitters or Anxiety)
September 21, 2022 05:00 - 17 minutes - 39.2 MBLike many people, I enjoy a cup of coffee on occasion… We know that coffee (or tea) is a supplement that is high in antioxidants, which can provide us with certain health benefits. But we have to be careful when enjoying caffeinated beverages and use them in such a way that it doesn’t put added stress on the nervous system and HPA-Axis. So on today’s #CabralConcept 2399 I’d like to share with you how coffee affects the body, so you can better understand the best and worst t...
Is This the Easiest Fasting Method to Stick With? (Research Says Yes)
September 14, 2022 05:00 - 17 minutes - 40.5 MBIntermittent fasting has been the buzzword for a while now… And although it has numerous health benefits it can be confusing to understand where to start and which type of intermittent fasting is the “best” way. The good news is that getting started doesn’t have to be radical and in fact, research shows that this particular way of fasting is sensible and easy to follow. So, on today’s #CabralConcept 2413 I want to share with you a simple way to get started and let you decid...
Committing to the Right New Year’s Workout Plan for You
September 07, 2022 05:00 - 19 minutes - 45.5 MBOn today’s show, we are going to go through really the only two options you have when choosing the best workout to fit your needs… From those two options, we will begin to break down what your most realistic top choices are within them and how to figure out which one will lead to your greatest success… Tune into today's #CabralConcept 2155 to find out more about committing to the right New Year's workout plan for you – Enjoy the show and let me know what you thought in the commen...
How to Lower Cortisol & Stress Naturally
August 31, 2022 05:00 - 30 minutes - 41.7 MBThere are a lot of people talking about how inflammation is the underlying factor in many diseases in the body… And although this is completely true, we often forget what caused the inflammation in the first place… One of the inflammatory root causal issues is cortisol (your body’s stress hormone) which can cause free radical damage, dysregulate the immune system, and cause blood sugar fluctuations… That’s why on today’s #CabralConcept 1447 I’d like to share with you how to...
Female Hormone Balancing Meals (Research Backed)
August 24, 2022 05:00 - 20 minutes - 47.8 MBWhether you’re suffering from imbalanced blood sugar, PCOS, high testosterone, or any number of female hormone dysregulations there is a way out… One of those ways is through rebalancing your blood sugar and as a result being better able to control high levels of androgens that bring on oily skin, anger, low mood, acne, facial hair growth, and thinning hair on the head… For all the details on how you can use female hormone balancing meals to improve your health tune into today’s ...