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fasting health

Ketone as expensive fuel

Compared to glucose, ketone is an “expensive” fuel, take longer time to be converted from fat. (In other way, pork is way more expensive than noodles)

Coconut oil as a good source of fat.
  1. Ketones are an alternative fuel source for the body: Normally, our bodies rely on glucose (sugar) as their primary source of energy. However, when glucose is scarce, such as during fasting or a low-carb diet, the liver produces ketones as an alternative fuel source. Ketones can be used by the brain, heart, and other organs in place of glucose.
  2. Ketones improve cognitive function: Studies have shown that ketones can improve cognitive function and protect against neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s. This is because the brain can use ketones for energy, and ketones may be a more efficient fuel source for the brain than glucose.
  3. Ketones have anti-inflammatory effects: Research suggests that ketones have anti-inflammatory effects, which can reduce the risk of diseases like heart disease, diabetes, and cancer.

To support ketone production in the body, here are some tips:

  1. Follow a high-protein, moderate-fat diet: To encourage your body to produce ketones, you’ll need to limit your intake of carbohydrates and increase your intake of protein and healthy fats. Good sources of protein include beef, chicken, fish, eggs, and dairy products like cheese and Greek yogurt. Good sources of healthy fats include nuts, seeds, olive oil, and fatty fish like salmon.
  2. Incorporate coconut oil: Coconut oil contains a type of fat called medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs), which are easily converted into ketones by the liver. Adding a spoonful of coconut oil to your morning coffee or smoothie can help boost ketone production.
  3. Try intermittent fasting: Intermittent fasting involves alternating periods of eating with periods of fasting. During the fasting period, your body may switch to using ketones for energy. However, it’s important to speak with a healthcare professional before trying intermittent fasting, especially if you have a history of disordered eating or other health concerns.

Here are some links to studies supporting the benefits of ketones:

  1. The Ketogenic Diet for Obesity and Diabetes – https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3945587/
  2. The Neuroprotective Properties of Calorie Restriction, the Ketogenic Diet, and Ketone Bodies – https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2367001/
  3. Anti-inflammatory Mechanisms of Ketogenic Diets: A Comprehensive Review – https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6627766/

In summary, ketones are an alternative fuel source for the body that can improve cognitive function and have anti-inflammatory effects. By following a high-protein, moderate-fat diet that includes beef, chicken, fish, eggs, and dairy products, incorporating coconut oil, or trying intermittent fasting, you can encourage your body to produce ketones and potentially reap some of these benefits.

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health

Why You Should Reduce Your Carb Intake

Carbs are a crucial part of our diet, providing us with energy and nutrients. However, too much of anything can be harmful, and carbs are no exception. In this article, we’ll explore the reasons why you should consider reducing your carb intake and the benefits that come with it.

  1. Weight Management: Cutting back on carbs can help you manage your weight and reduce the risk of obesity. Carbs are easily converted into sugar in the body, leading to an increase in insulin levels and promoting weight gain. By reducing your carb intake, you can control your calorie intake and maintain a healthy weight.
  2. Improved Blood Sugar Control: Consuming too many carbs can lead to high blood sugar levels, increasing the risk of diabetes and other related health conditions. Reducing your carb intake can help regulate blood sugar levels, reducing the risk of these conditions.
  3. Better Heart Health: Consuming high amounts of refined carbs, such as sugar and white flour, has been linked to an increased risk of heart disease. By reducing your carb intake, you can improve your heart health and reduce your risk of heart disease.
  4. Increased Energy Levels: Carbs provide energy to the body, but consuming too many can cause spikes in blood sugar levels, leading to fatigue and decreased energy levels. Reducing your carb intake can help regulate your energy levels and improve your overall health.
  5. Improved Mental Health: High carb diets have been linked to mood swings, depression, and anxiety. Reducing your carb intake can help regulate your mood and improve your mental health.

Reducing your carb intake doesn’t mean cutting them out entirely, but rather finding a balance that works for you and your body. By incorporating a healthy balance of carbs, protein, and fats into your diet, you can improve your overall health and wellness. Consult with a healthcare professional before making any dietary changes to ensure that it is safe and suitable for your individual needs.

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Disclaimer #2 all above are true, and, you will still survive without the carbs.

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health

Sum up of recent re-tweets

On and off, some doctors, practitioners and pundits reveal the power of animal diet, getting rid of seed oils, going low carb and intermittent fasting to save the human being. We really need these to stay healthy always.

Below is a tweet storm about how to achieve optimum human health

Below is another Chinese tweet from BBC on benefits of intermittent fasting.

So, is COVID19 worse off than other chronic disease?

Hope you guys enjoy.

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fasting health weight loss workout

Exercise to lose weight?

To burn 1kg of body fat, you need to burn about 7700 calories. So, let’s look at the chart below, and take running (which is 9min for 100 calories) for example.

You need to run about 700 mins (more than 10 hours) to burn 1kg of body fat. That’s insane!

Luckily there is a better way. Fasting.

There is a so called ‘basal metabolic rate’ in our body, as in, the calories that our body need to use to supply the basic functions, such as breathing, heart beat, digestion, thinking, detoxification, blood pressure control, etc.

Such calories can easily range from 1500 – 2500, it’s like more than 2 hours of running. So, without exercise, and of course with fasting, you could easily burn off those extra body fat from your body.

1kg within 3-4 days just with water only.

That is why, intermittent fasting is so effective on losing weight.

Use the calculator below to calculate your ‘basal metabolic rate’

https://www.verywellfit.com/how-many-calories-do-i-burn-every-day-3495464
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etf invest wealth

Investment 101

If there is one thing that we didn’t learn from the school, that is investment.

Saving and investing is totally different things.

Since young, we are encouraged to save the money in the bank. But in fact, instead of gaining the money through interest rate, we are losing money because of inflation rate! (ie, you buy lesser things using the same amount of money in 5-10 years time)

Investment is not about taking out $100,000 or even $10,000 in one shot, and put into stocks, running a business, buy a property. Nope, that’s too much.

Investment can be as little as $100 per month. Yes.

Just put aside of $100 per month into a regular saving plan. Then with the magic of compound interest, see the money grow by itself. Even better, if you can manage to invest $500, $1000 or even more per month, apply the compound interest, boom!

Finally, investment is always long term. Don’t expect a huge short term gain. Look for 10 years and average of 5-10% annual gain.

Of course, you should have an emergency fund that can last you for 6 months without any income, that’s after the money put aside for investment.

Tips, you could look into index fund as part of your regular saving plan. And that’s plenty of them, just search ETF.

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fasting health

Dr Berg’s Opinion on the Coronavirus

We are still in lockdown for more than 1 and half years. I still see this will last at least for another 1 year.

Let’s look at video on what Dr Bergs discussed about coronavirus, and what actually we should do.

Probably you will get the idea about FASTING.

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book mindset

Read. Once. Per. Year.

If there is only 1 book that you should read over and over again? What should it be?

To me, it is How Will You Measure Your Life. I read it once per year.

The authors taught us what are important in the life, especially using the example of “outsource to another company” to explain the importance of attending to family matter by ourselves.

There are 3 elements throughout our life that keep appearing; Resources, Process and Values.

Resources is what we have on hand and also in our brain. And how we can use them to solve the problem or handle any situation in our life is the Process. Finally, what’s the priority that we focus on problem or situation depends on our own Values.

You will learn all these in the book. Back to the example of “outsource to another company”. As parent, we should look after the kids ourselves, we must never outsource such important capabilities to babysitter, tutor and iPad full time.

If we don’t have the knowledge, we can learn. Buy some books and do some googling. More importantly, enjoy the process!

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health weight loss

Low Carb Side Effects

Weight Loss on a empty plate

Similar with other popular diet, such as keto diet, carnivore diet; Low carb simply increase the intake of protein and fat, and reduce the carb intake as much as possible. Just eat more meat.

There are quite many side effects from above diets, which we shared quite a few testimonials

  • Significant weight loss
  • Shopping spree on new pants and dresses (also belt)
  • Unbelievable energy level last for whole day
  • Higher sex drive
  • No longer crave for food whole day
  • Crystal clear mind for all day long

Not many people believe that they will have those side effects after ditching the carb food. Even for me in few years ago.

Just give it a try for 1-3 months, you will surely see some results.

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Testimonial: Diet Heal #3

https://twitter.com/SBakerMD/status/1388614277746020353
https://twitter.com/Brian04663582/status/1387198129666134021
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fasting

What to drink when fasting

What getting people struggle during the fasting period is the craving for food, but, we can drink actually. And of course what to drink is the key thing during this period.

In ancient time, our ancestors actually don’t eat for 3 meals a day. Properly, they able to hunt down a bison for a day, and the whole villagers finished off them.

That’s it, they would spent another few days to do the hunting again. They fast for few days actually.

So, “technically” we don’t really crave for food, is the what we eat that make us crave. And, there is no such thing “fasting” so to speak.

Okay, now back to our topic again, what you can drink during the fasting period

  • Water
  • Black Coffee (before noon time)
  • Tea

Just think about these 3 only!