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Why all Diets Work...For a While
Dr. Jason Fung reveals the secret behind most diets and how understanding this can lead to insights into the obesity epidemic.
Different Ways to Fast for Weight Loss
Dr. Jason Fung discusses 8 different ways that you can change up your fasting routine for weight loss.
Processed Vs. Natural Foods
Processed foods play a huge, largely under recognized role in obesity and weight gain. Processed foods cause obesity as our bodies often over eat these foods. There are no natural satiety signals in these processed foods. Fasting often helps us get around the problem of processed foods.
Is Skipping Breakfast Healthy
Skipping breakfast is often considered a very unhealthy choice. But is this really true? Does skipping breakfast cause weight gain? Dr. Jason Fung reviews the scientific evidence behind the breakfast question to reveal the key takeaways.
Vacation Weight Loss Plan
What is the best vacation weight loss plan? Most people gain weight over the holidays or during a vacation. It’s important to lose that weight as soon as possible. Dr. Jason Fung shares three key tips for vacation weight loss plans. First, don’t wait. Second, it’s not business as usual. Third, hit it hard and hit it fast. Extended fasting may be useful here.
The Key Factors of Weight Loss
Weight gain and obesity, like any medical disease, is multifactorial. This means that there are many factors that cause weight gain and it’s important to identify those factors that contribute in your own specific case.
How Doctors Lose Weight
How do doctors lose weight? For their patients, doctors often advise following standard diets, but when trying to lose weight themselves, doctors use completely different strategies. Learn what the pros do to lose weight.