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Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence
by Anna Lembke
3.91
46,725 ratings
Dr. Anna Lembke explores the impact of modern indulgences on our health and offers strategies for finding balance, making it a thought-provoking read for those seeking to improve their well-being.
3 Key Takeaways:
  1. The Dopamine Overload: Our World of Excessive Pleasure
  2. Understanding the Pleasure-Pain Balance in Our Brains
  3. Self-Binding: Creating Barriers to Limit Compulsive Behavior
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The Life-Changing Power of Balancing Your Blood Sugar
by Jessie Inchauspé
4.43
34,543 ratings
Jessie Inchauspé provides practical strategies for managing blood sugar levels, emphasizing the importance of glucose control for overall health, making it essential for anyone interested in dietary improvements.
3 Key Takeaways:
  1. Glucose: The Hidden Driver of Health and Disease
  2. The Modern Diet's Impact on Glucose Levels
  3. Understanding Glucose Spikes and Their Effects
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Unlocking the Secrets of Weight Loss
by Jason Fung
4.38
34,348 ratings
In this groundbreaking book, Dr. Fung reveals the hormonal causes of obesity and offers practical strategies, including fasting, to effectively manage weight and improve health.
3 Key Takeaways:
  1. Obesity is a hormonal imbalance, not a caloric one
  2. Insulin is the key hormone driving weight gain
  3. Carbohydrates, especially refined sugars, spike insulin levels
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Rediscovering the Greatest Human Strength
by Roy F. Baumeister
3.95
20,275 ratings
Roy Baumeister's exploration of willpower provides valuable insights into self-control and motivation, making it a great resource for anyone looking to improve their discipline and achieve their goals.
3 Key Takeaways:
  1. Willpower is a finite resource that depletes with use
  2. Self-control is crucial for personal and professional success
  3. Glucose fuels willpower and mental energy
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A Woman's Guide to Using the Healing Power of Fasting to Burn Fat, Boost Energy, and Balance Hormones
by Mindy Pelz
4.24
9,639 ratings
Dr. Mindy Pelz offers a unique perspective on fasting tailored specifically for women, emphasizing hormonal balance and practical strategies for health improvement.
3 Key Takeaways:
  1. Fasting is a powerful, free tool for metabolic health and hormonal balance
  2. Women need to fast differently than men due to their unique hormonal cycles
  3. The Fasting Cycle: Align fasting with your menstrual phases for optimal results
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by Jason Fung
4.26
14,630 ratings
Dr. Jason Fung, a leading expert on fasting, provides a comprehensive guide to various fasting protocols and their health benefits, making it essential for anyone looking to improve their health through fasting.
3 Key Takeaways:
  1. Fasting is a powerful, ancient healing tradition with numerous health benefits
  2. Intermittent fasting can reverse type 2 diabetes and combat obesity
  3. Fasting boosts brain function and slows aging through autophagy
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How to combine rapid weight loss and intermittent fasting for long-term health
by Michael Mosley
3.70
6,622 ratings
In this practical guide, Michael Mosley combines intermittent fasting with a low-carb diet to promote rapid weight loss and long-term health, making it a valuable resource for anyone looking to transform their lifestyle.
3 Key Takeaways:
  1. Intermittent fasting and rapid weight loss can reverse type 2 diabetes
  2. The Fast 800 approach combines rapid weight loss and intermittent fasting
  3. Ketosis is key to fat burning and appetite suppression
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Lose Up to a Pound a Day, Reclaim Energy and Focus, Upgrade Your Life
by Dave Asprey
3.74
6,056 ratings
Dave Asprey's innovative approach to diet and health emphasizes biohacking and intermittent fasting, making it a compelling read for those looking to enhance their performance and well-being.
3 Key Takeaways:
  1. The Bulletproof Diet: Optimize Your Biology for High Performance
  2. Biohack Your Diet: Eat More Fat, Less Carbs, and Trust Your Hunger
  3. Bulletproof Coffee: The Ultimate Brain-Boosting Breakfast
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‘How to live to 100 . . . Longevity has become the new wellness watchword . . . nutrition is the key’ VOGUE
by Valter Longo
3.89
4,066 ratings
Professor Valter Longo shares insights on nutrition and fasting for longevity, providing a comprehensive guide to living a healthier, longer life, making it a valuable read for health enthusiasts.
3 Key Takeaways:
  1. The Longevity Diet: A Plant-Based Approach to Healthy Aging
  2. Fasting-Mimicking Diet: Periodic Reset for Cellular Rejuvenation
  3. Optimizing Protein Intake for Longevity
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by Michael Mosley
3.89
3,821 ratings
Michael Mosley presents a scientifically-backed approach to reversing type 2 diabetes through a low-carb diet and fasting, making it a must-read for those seeking to improve their health.
3 Key Takeaways:
  1. The obesity epidemic is driven by excessive carbohydrate consumption
  2. Type 2 diabetes can be reversed through rapid weight loss
  3. Personal fat threshold determines diabetes risk, not just BMI
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