ABOUT THIS EPISODE
What actually happens to your body during a fast? Why do sugar cravings feel impossible to break? And is fasting really healthy or just another trend?
In this episode of the Genesis Healthcare Podcast, Joe Reid, II, PA-C and Ben Ezell, PA-C break down the practical, physiological, and even spiritual side of fasting. They discuss metabolic health, insulin resistance, inflammation, intermittent fasting, extended fasting, glucose spikes, cravings, nutrition, and why so many people feel exhausted despite constantly eating.
This conversation is not about crash dieting or quick fixes. It’s about understanding how the body works, using food as fuel, and learning practical ways to improve overall health.
Topics include:
- Intermittent fasting vs extended fasting
- Sugar cravings and blood glucose spikes
- GLP-1 medications and weight loss
- Continuous glucose monitors (CGMs)
- Metabolic health and inflammation
- Breaking a fast correctly
- Protein, carbs, hydration, and electrolytes
- Whole foods and lifestyle habits
- The spiritual discipline of fasting
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