Why I Don't Recommend the 5:2 Method of Intermittent Fasting

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In this podcast, I explain why you should NOT do the 5:2 intermittent fasting program. 5:2 means for 5 days, you are eating regularly with no restrictions to what you eat, and for 2 days, you lowered your calories by 75%. First of all, the 5:2 diet is not even intermittent fasting because you are just lowering your calories.


Here are two reasons why this is not recommended: 

1. You are not going to adapt to a full state of ketosis.  

2. No standard of what to eat.


Recommendation: 

Do intermittent fasting every single day and do it correctly – start with 16:8 daily, then if you are comfortable with the ratio, start shortening the eating window a little bit to notice better results.


Overview of Healthy Ketogenic Diet and Intermittent Fasting:  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMZfy... 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBqpa... 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnyFV...


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Dr. Berg, 51 years of age is a chiropractor who specializes in weight loss through nutritional & natural methods. His private practice is located in Alexandria, Virginia. His clients include senior officials in the U.S. government & the Justice Department, ambassadors, medical doctors, high-level executives of prominent corporations, scientists, engineers, professors, and other clients from all walks of life. He is the author of The 7 Principles of Fat Burning.


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