Let's Talk Health with Mairi
Hi, I’m Mairi, a registered ANutr Nutritionist and CIMSPA qualified personal trainer from Scotland. I want to change the way we view our health and make healthy living easy and accessible for everyone. I want to provide you with awareness and knowledge so that you can implement a healthy lifestyle now! Come along on my journey and let’s talk health.
Let's Talk Health with Mairi
The Science of Fasting: Separating Myths from Evidence
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Mairi
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Season 2
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Episode 16
Is fasting the secret to better health—or just another wellness trend? In this episode, we dive into the science behind fasting. From intermittent fasting to extended fasts, we explore what research actually says about its effects on metabolism, longevity, inflammation, and mental clarity.
In this episode:
- The different types of fasting (and which ones have real evidence behind them)
- How fasting affects blood sugar, blood lipids, weight loss, and hormones
- The truth about “autophagy” and cellular repair
Whether you’re a health enthusiast, athlete, or just fasting-curious, this episode gives you the clarity you need to decide if fasting fits into your life.
🎧 Tune in for a balanced, science-backed conversation on the truth about fasting for health.