In this episode, we sit down with Mariah Willis, Functional Nutritionist and founder of Connected Roots Nutrition, to break down one of the most talked-about health trends right now — extended fasting. But more than just fasting, Mariah gives us the real story on what functional nutrition actually is, why there's no one-size-fits-all approach to health, and why the foundations matter more than any trending diet.
What We Cover:
What is functional nutrition — and how is it different from regular nutrition?
Intermittent fasting vs. 24-hour vs. 72-hour fasting: what's actually happening in your body at each stage
Autophagy explained: why 72 hours is the magic number for deep cellular cleansing
Who should NOT be fasting (red flags you need to know)How to prep your last meal before a fast — and what to eat when you break it
The truth about water, electrolytes, minerals, and caffeine during a fast
Activity levels during fasting: what's safe and what's dangerous
Blood sugar, pre-diabetes, and why more people are affected than they realize
Fasting and cancer: the science behind autophagy and damaged cell cleanup
Why keto, fasting, and every other diet actually "works" — and what that really means
The importance of self-honesty, food journaling, and building sustainable habits
How life stages (career changes, having kids, aging) affect your nutritional needs
Instagram: @ConnectedRootsNutritionWebsite: connectedrootsnutrition.com
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