18|How fasting helps prevent diseases

Thriving After 50 "Mind Body Soul" · Jun 12, 2025 · 16m

Hey Fam, Master Coach G 🌟 here, Thriving After 50 – Mind, Body, Soul! In this week's episode, we're uncovering.... How fasting can help prevent diseases Fasting—when done strategically and safely—can help prevent several chronic diseases by triggering powerful biological processes. Here's a clear breakdown of how it works: ⸻ 1. Improves Insulin Sensitivity Fasting helps reduce insulin resistance, a major driver of type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome. When you fast: • Blood sugar levels drop • The body uses stored glucose (glycogen) • Cells become more responsive to insulin Why it matters…