Intermittent Fasting for Women: Insights with Matty Lansdown
Women have more susceptible hormones, because women obviously have, like every month, for a lot of their life, women are preparing their body to be able to conceive and therefore, nutritionally and hormonally, they're in a very high susceptibility to having those hormones thrown off by not enough nutrition or too much restriction.
Ever wondered if intermittent fasting is different for women? In this engaging episode of 'Unsweetened Sio', host Siobhan Huggins welcomes back nutrition expert Matty Lansdown to unpack this very topic. Matty, who has a background in nutritional epi-genetics and years of experience in disease research, believes that most illnesses stem from poor nutrition and lifestyle choices, not just bad luck.
He shares his insights on how women should approach intermittent fasting, considering the different phases of their menstrual cycle and the pervasive impact of diet culture. Matty's passion for helping people make sustainable health changes shines through as he discusses the importance of mindset and behavior change over simply counting calories or focusing on trendy superfoods.
His weekly podcast, 'How to NOT Get Sick and Die', dives deep into nutrition and developing lasting healthy habits, making him a treasure trove of practical advice. Tune in to hear about the significance of understanding your eating motivations, choosing the right nutrition sources, and how meal frequency can affect weight loss.
Whether you're curious about how complex carbs play a role in perimenopause or looking for a balanced approach to intermittent fasting, this episode offers valuable insights tailored just for women.