Fasting Diet for Longevity, Heart Health

Fasting Diet for Heart Health, Weight Loss and Longevity

Fasting Diet Creates Longevity 

A fasting diet is a solution to a lot of what ails us as we age. Living a longer life is everyone’s dream. Having a longer life is not only about living a healthier and longer life, it’s about being active and independent, and improving mental and physical wellness as we age.

That doesn’t mean you should eat a diet based largely on kale for the rest of your life. Instead, you should approach your healthy eating habits with consistency. A fasting diet can be an amazing accelerator to heart health, weight loss and longevity.

Boost Your Health with Produce

No matter what kind of fruit or vegetable you like to eat, eat them in a rainbow of colors every day. A high intake of nutrient-rich fruits and vegetables supports immune function, mental health, sleep, and disease prevention in addition to providing vitamins, minerals, and fiber.

The Heart-Healthy Diet

Interest in the Mediterranean diet began in the 1950s when it was noted that heart disease was not as common in Mediterranean countries as it was in the U.S. Since then, numerous studies have confirmed that a diet rich in Mediterranean foods helps prevent heart disease and stroke. (Mayo Clinic, 2021)

The Mediterranean diet is packed with monounsaturated fats, including extra virgin olive oil, avocados, and nuts. Unprocessed vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, legumes, potatoes, whole grains, breads, herbs, spices, fish, and seafood are staples of this heart-healthy eating.

Limit Red Meat

The question of whether it is necessary to limit your intake of beef and pork for optimal health has long been debated. That is why plant-based diets are becoming more popular. Red meat contains trans fats, which cause inflammation and increase the risk of heart disease. It is especially concerning given that cardiovascular disease kills one in every three women and one in every four men. (WebMD, 2020)

Fish should be considered as a high-quality protein option. Healthy fats found in fish, such as omega-3 fatty acids, help lower triglyceride levels in the blood, maintain strong cell membranes, fight inflammation, and regulate hormones, among other functions.

Packaged and Ultra-Processed Foods

Chips, cookies, candy are empty calories. Junk food like this with little to no nutritional value accounts for nearly 58% of our calorie intake—not a good thing. Is it okay to treat yourself once in a while? Of course. However, people who consume these foods on a regular basis (more than four servings per day) have a 62% increase in all-cause mortality. According to the same study, each additional serving of processed food increases all-cause mortality by 18%. (WebMD, 2021)

Eat Right, Live Longer

Always keep in mind that a lower risk of disease can easily lead to a longer life. Processed foods frequently contain carcinogens, bad fats, and sugar, all of which can shorten your life.

Simple food swaps like choosing fresh fruit over canned or dried fruits, drinking water or unsweetened tea instead of soda, and avoiding artificial sweeteners can all help. Refined grains are not immune either as they can also be found in processed foods. Whole grains are what keep our bodies properly carbohydrate-fueled.

Go *Very* Easy on the Alcohol

People frequently use the antioxidants in red wine as an excuse to drink, but our bodies fundamentally recognize alcohol as a toxin.

Even moderate alcohol consumption has been linked to an increased risk of breast cancer in women, according to research. Furthermore, the more you drink, the higher your mortality rate.

Please do not misunderstand! We’re not saying you can’t enjoy a sip of your favorite wine or craft beer every now and then, but moderation is key when it comes to alcohol. (Healthline, 2019)

ProLon® Fasting Mimicking Diet® Sequence

How You Can Eat to Live!

We have an incredible five-day meal plan called the Prolon Diet that makes fasting with food easy. These foods are specially formulated to induce a fasting state even when you eat them. Our bodies are tricked into thinking we are fasting. That is why this is known as the “fasting-mimicking” diet.

A three-cycle (three-month) fasting regimen has been found to have the following benefits:

●        Lean body mass while reducing excess fat (especially stubborn belly fat)

●        Maintaining healthy blood pressure is part of maintaining metabolic balance

●        Cleaning up and renewing cells

During a prolonged fast, your body begins a cell-cleaning process known as autophagy. Consider autophagy to be a biological vacuum cleaner, sucking up old and worn-out cellular components to make room for newer, fresher ones.

Fasting for an extended period of time can be dangerous and difficult to complete on your own. The ProLon program includes a scientifically researched blend of micro-and macronutrients. This one-of-a-kind nutritional formula nourishes your body while also allowing it to enter a fasting state, which provides metabolic and cellular benefits. ProLon also promotes healthier eating habits, such as decreased food cravings and improved portion control.

Works Cited

“Mediterranean Diet for Heart Health.” Mayo Clinic, Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 23 July 2021, www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/mediterranean-diet/art-20047801

Donovan, John. “Eating for Longevity: Foods for a Long, Healthy Life.” WebMD, WebMD, 13 Sept. 2020, www.webmd.com/healthy-aging/features/longevity-foods#1

Petre, Alina. “13 Habits Linked to a Long Life (Backed by Science).” Healthline, Healthline Media, 8 Apr. 2019, www.healthline.com/nutrition/13-habits-linked-to-a-long-life