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72 Alcohol while fasting …

QUOTE from Dr Fung (emphasis mine):  Sweetened dessert wines are obviously full of sugar and are not recommended. However, moderate consumption of red wine does not raise insulin or impair insulin sensitivity and therefore may be enjoyed. Up to 2 … Continue reading

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71 Artificial sweeteners that raise insulin should be expected to be harmful, not beneficial.

QUOTE from Dr Fung (emphasis mine):  “Despite reducing sugar, diet sodas do not reduce the risk of obesity, metabolic syndrome, strokes or heart attacks. But why? Because it is insulin, not calories, that ultimately drives obesity and metabolic syndrome. The … Continue reading

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69.5 But what happens if the liver is already crammed full of fat?

QUOTE from Dr Fung (emphasis mine):  “INSULIN IS NORMALLY released when we eat. It directs some of the incoming glucose to be used as energy and some to be stored for later use. In the short term, glucose is stored … Continue reading

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60 Long-term weight loss is really a two-step process.

QUOTE from Dr Fung (emphasis mine):  “Long-term weight loss is really a two-step process. Two major factors maintain our insulin at a high level. The first is the foods that we eat—which are what we usually change when we go … Continue reading

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59 THERE ARE FIVE basic steps in weight loss:

QUOTE from Dr Fung (emphasis mine):  “THE LAST PIECE OF THE PUZZLE THERE ARE FIVE basic steps in weight loss: (1)Reduce your consumption of added sugars. (2) Reduced your consumption of refined grains. (3) Moderate your protein intake. (4) Increase … Continue reading

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52 … 56 STEP 4: Full-fat dairy is delicious and can be enjoyed without concern of fattening effects.

QUOTE from Dr Fung (emphasis mine):  “Full-fat dairy is delicious and can be enjoyed without concern of fattening effects. A review of twenty-nine randomized control trials showed neither a fat-gaining nor reducing effect. Full-fat dairy is associated with a 62 … Continue reading

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08 Benefits of cider vinegar with mother?

QUOTE from Dr Fung (emphasis mine): Vinegar is also a protective factor. Used in many traditional foods, it may help reduce insulin spikes. Italians often eat bread dipped in oil and vinegar—a prime example of eating a high-carb food with … Continue reading

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06 Is exercise recommended with fasting?

QUOTE from Dr Fung (emphasis mine): CONVENTIONALLY, DIET AND exercise have been prescribed as treatments for obesity as if they are equally important. But diet and exercise are not fifty-fifty partners like macaroni and cheese. Diet is Batman and exercise … Continue reading

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