Ep. 316 | The Truth About Intermittent Fasting with Dr. Krista Varady
Dr. Krista Varady, a Professor of Nutrition at the University of Illinois, has published over 100 articles on intermittent fasting for weight loss and metabolic disease reduction. As one of the top researchers in the field, Dr. Krista provides insight into the truth about intermittent fasting (aka time-restricted eating). Is it a magic bullet for weight loss or simply the result of
ABOUT Dr. Krista Varady
Krista Varady, PhD, is a Professor of Nutrition at the University of Illinois, Chicago. Her research focuses on the efficacy of intermittent fasting for weight management and metabolic disease risk reduction in adults with obesity. She has been studying fasting for over 15 years and is one of the top researchers in this field. Her work is funded by the NIH, American Heart Association, and the University of Illinois. She has published over 100 publications on this topic, and is also the author of a book for the general public, entitled the "Every Other Day Diet.”
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