You're Fasting Wrong! The Mistake That Could Be Hurting Your Health

Are you intermittent fasting the wrong way? Many people focus on how long they fast—but according to nutrition scientist and science communicator Melanie Murphy of L-Nutra, when you eat may matter just as much.

In this episode of Six Weeks to Fitness, Vince Ferguson talks with Melanie about intermittent fasting, circadian rhythm, fasting after 40, protein intake, metabolic health, the Fasting Mimicking Diet, Prolon, muscle preservation, sleep, longevity and healthspan. Melanie explains why some popular intermittent fasting schedules may work against the body's natural circadian rhythm and why eating late in the day can be very different from eating earlier.

She also discusses why breakfast may be more important than many people think and what people should understand before adopting a fasting routine. But fasting isn't the only controversial topic we tackle.

Are some people consuming too much protein in the pursuit of muscle and better health? What happens inside the body during a fast?

What is autophagy? Can you get some of the benefits associated with fasting while still eating?

And how does the Fasting Mimicking Diet differ from traditional water fasting? Melanie also discusses the research behind fasting and metabolic health, the importance of protecting muscle as we age, why sleep is one of her personal non-negotiables, and why healthspan—not simply lifespan—should be part of the longevity conversation.

Vince also shares his own experience trying the Prolon 5-Day Fasting Mimicking Diet. If you're over 40 and interested in intermittent fasting, healthy aging, nutrition, metabolic health, maintaining muscle, longevity and adding more life to your years, this conversation will give you plenty to think about.

Topics discussed include: intermittent fasting • fasting after 40 • circadian rhythm • fasting mistakes • meal timing • protein intake • metabolic health • autophagy • Prolon • Fasting Mimicking Diet • L-Nutra • muscle preservation • healthy aging • longevity • healthspan • sleep • nutrition after 40 👍 If you find this conversation helpful, like the video, subscribe to Six Weeks to Fitness, and share it with someone who is interested in fasting, nutrition and healthy aging.