LFDP Series: Preventing or Reversing "Diabesity"?

Lose Fat with Dr. Pat:  Preventing or Reversing Diabesity

We'll discuss the common thread between obesity and diabetes.  Then review how food affects the path.  Then discuss the power of fasting to break the path.  We;ll have fun.

Fasting

    History:  Every Culture, every Religion

    Religious: Ghandi, Muslim, Christian, etc.

    Myths:  Starvation mode, Burning muscle, Low blood sugar, Leads to overeating, Deprives the body of nutrients, It’s Crazy!

    Advantages:  It’s simple, It’s free, Enjoying life’s pleasures (Feast follows Fast), It’s powerful, It’s flexible, It works with any diet.

Weight Loss:  Lower insulin levels = lower insulin resistence=weight  loss potential

        LCHF 71% as effective as intermittent fasting, lowers insulin level by 50%

Bariatric Surgery: reverses diabetes, not as effective as fasting

Fasting for Diabetes:  Reduces visceral fat (so does bariatric surgery)

It’s caused by insulin resistance. Subway train analogy.  

        Boosts brain power

Slows aging

Foods

    Usually LCHF (Atkins or Keto)

Nuts, seeds, oils, avacado, eggs, cheese, pork rinds, cream, butter, hummus, salt, salt and more salt

Fillers for transitions :  Water, coffee, tea, cinnamon, bone brothTypes of fasts: 12. 16, 24, (or longer) hour fasts

Tips:  Starting, Breaking, Timing, Play around, etc.