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Published: 2021-06-12
Total Pages: 56
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NOTE: This is an unofficial summary & analysis of Jason Fung with Jimmy Moore's " The Complete Guide to Fasting " designed to offer an in-depth look at this book so you can appreciate it even more. Smart Reads is responsible for this summary content and is not associated with the original author in any way. It contains: -Chapter by chapter summaries -Trivia questions -Discussion questions And much more! Jason Fung is a Canadian nephrologist, researcher, author, and co-founder of the Intensive Dietary Management program. Fung became interested in nutrition during his time at the University of Toronto and has since become a leading advocate for intermittent fasting. Fung co-founded the Intensive Dietary Management clinic with medical research Megan Ramos in 2012. After years of astounding success, Fung and Ramos created an online IDM program where clients can receive highly personalized dietary advice no matter their location. Fung is the author of three bestselling dietary books: The Obesity Code (2015), The Complete Guide to Fasting (2016), and more recently, The Cancer Code (2020). In addition to his interest in fasting, Fung is also an advocate of low-carb, ketogenic diets. Fung has numerous resources available for those interested in the benefits of fasting and low-carb dieting located on his website: www.dietdoctor.com. Fung attends and speaks at various conferences year-round and even has a youtube channel where he informs his viewers about the benefits of intermittent fasting. Jimmy Moore is an author, speaker, and blogger known for his dietary advice. Moore struggled with his weight and began experimenting with fasting in 2004, documenting his journey on his popular blog Livin' La Vida Low Carb. Moore has co-authored several books including Cholesterol Clarity (2013), Keto Clarity (2014), Livin' La Vida Low Carb (2005), and 21 Life Lessons (2009). Moore runs several podcast shows all of which focus on different aspects of diet and health. Moore has been invited to share his weight loss journey across the world, from South Africa to Canada. The Complete Guide to Fasting includes Moore's written testimony titled "Not Just Another 'F' Word: My Personal Experience With Fasting." Moore's testimony is also available to watch on video through the Low Carb Down Under YouTube channel. Even though it has existed for centuries, fasting is viewed with skepticism in the modern day. The Complete Guide to Fasting by Jason Fung with Jimmy Moore is an in-depth guide to the history, science, and practice of fasting. This book promotes fasting as a way to tackle weight loss and reverse type two diabetes. The Complete Guide to Fasting is broken into three easy-to-follow sections; what is fasting and why is it good for you, how to fast, and resources. The final section provides practical advice such as 24, 36, and 42-hour fasting schedules, as well as delicious, low-carb recipes created by medical researcher Megan Ramos.