Fasting has become one of the most talked-about wellness trends, praised for everything from weight loss to longevity. But is it really the right tool for everyone? In this episode, Lisa takes a balanced look at fasting, explaining when it can support your health and when it can actually create more stress for your body.
Drawing from her own experience healing celiac disease and years of working with clients, Lisa explores why your sleep, stress levels, gut health, thyroid function, and relationship with food all matter before considering any fasting protocol. She explains the difference between using fasting as a healing strategy versus using it as punishment, and why that distinction can make all the difference.
If you’ve ever wondered whether intermittent fasting is helping or hurting your body, this episode will help you understand when fasting makes sense, when it doesn’t, and why nourishing your body is often the better long-term strategy.
In this episode, Lisa explores:
Who should and should not practice fasting
Why stress, sleep, and thyroid health affect fasting success
How fasting supports autophagy and digestive healing
The connection between gut health and food sensitivities
Why intermittent fasting can backfire for many women
How to use fasting as a healing tool instead of a punishment
KEY MOMENTS
02:10 – Lisa explains why fasting is not the right tool for everyone
04:27 – Who should avoid fasting and why stress changes everything
09:20 – When fasting can support digestive healing and gut repair
17:53 – Warning signs your body is not ready for fasting
25:12 – How fasting, thyroid health, and cortisol are connected
38:29 – Lisa’s approach to fasting for women in midlife
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https://pages.lisagarrettnutrition.com/simply-the-best
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