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The Complete Guide to Fasting

Heal Your Body Through Intermittent, Alternate-Day, and Extended Fasting

17 minJason Fung, Jimmy Moore

What's it about

Ready to unlock your body's natural ability to heal, lose weight, and feel more energetic? This guide demystifies the ancient practice of fasting, showing you how to safely and effectively use it to transform your health, even if you've struggled with diets before. You'll discover the science behind why fasting works, from triggering fat-burning to reducing inflammation. Learn the practical steps for different fasting types—including intermittent, alternate-day, and extended fasts—and get expert tips on what to expect and how to overcome common challenges for lasting results.

Meet the author

Dr. Jason Fung is a Canadian nephrologist and world-leading expert on intermittent fasting and low-carb diets for treating type 2 diabetes and obesity. His clinical experience treating thousands of patients with insulin resistance led him to pioneer dietary therapies as an alternative to drugs and surgery. Teaming up with veteran health podcaster and author Jimmy Moore, they combined rigorous scientific evidence with practical, real-world application to create this comprehensive guide, making the ancient practice of fasting accessible and safe for everyone.

The Complete Guide to Fasting book cover

What's it about

Ready to unlock your body's natural ability to heal, lose weight, and feel more energetic? This guide demystifies the ancient practice of fasting, showing you how to safely and effectively use it to transform your health, even if you've struggled with diets before. You'll discover the science behind why fasting works, from triggering fat-burning to reducing inflammation. Learn the practical steps for different fasting types—including intermittent, alternate-day, and extended fasts—and get expert tips on what to expect and how to overcome common challenges for lasting results.

Meet the author

Dr. Jason Fung is a Canadian nephrologist and world-leading expert on intermittent fasting and low-carb diets for treating type 2 diabetes and obesity. His clinical experience treating thousands of patients with insulin resistance led him to pioneer dietary therapies as an alternative to drugs and surgery. Teaming up with veteran health podcaster and author Jimmy Moore, they combined rigorous scientific evidence with practical, real-world application to create this comprehensive guide, making the ancient practice of fasting accessible and safe for everyone.