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Fasting & Fasting Mimicking Explained | Renee Fitton, Longevity Dietician | 135

Annabel Bateman, Renee Fitton Season 2025 Episode 135

You probably know what fasting is but what is fasting mimicking? In a nutshell it's fasting whilst still eating! You'll have to listen to get all the details, but having just recently completed a fasting mimicking diet I was excited to be able to interview Renee Fitton, Longevity Dietician from L-Nutra to help me understand what I was doing right (& wrong!) and to explain to us all the benefits of fasting and fasting mimicking. Personally I've had great results in the past from the fasting mimicking diet (FMD) and I'm now inspired to build it in to my routine a bit more often than once every few years! 

Here is some of what we talk about and where to find it:

00:00 Introduction to Fasting and Nutrition
02:54 Understanding Fasting Mimicking Diet
05:59 The Science Behind Fasting and Thyroid Health
08:57 Benefits of Fasting Mimicking Diet
11:55 Practical Application of Fasting Mimicking
15:11 Personal Experiences with Fasting
18:02 Fasting and Circadian Rhythms
20:58 Fasting for Women in Perimenopause
24:12 Conclusion and Key Takeaways
35:10 The Impact of Fasting on Metabolic Health
39:12 Understanding the Fasting Mimicking Diet
43:23 The Importance of Protein and Nutrient Sensing
47:45 The Benefits of a Gut Reset
51:10 Preparing for and Exiting the Fasting Mimicking Diet
56:30 Navigating Challenges During Fasting
01:01:01 Resources for Fasting and Nutrition Support

RENEE FITTON, MS, RD is a leader in the intersection of nutrition, healthcare, and education. As Director of Education & Healthcare Sales at Prolon, she shapes sales strategies and equips healthcare practitioners with cutting-edge insights into nutrition and longevity. Her expertise in evidence-based practices and nutritional science has made her a trusted authority. Renee is dedicated to advancing the role of nutrition in revolutionizing healthcare, blending scientific rigor with a compassionate approach to wellness.

Connect with Renee:

Renee's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fittonnutrition/

Prolon's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prolon

Prolon Life: https://prolonlife.com/

L-Nutra: https://l-nutra.com/

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