The Fasting Mimicking Diet

The Fasting Mimicking Diet  is a high nutrition, low protein, low carbohydrate meal plan in which calories are restricted for five days out of a month. The fasting mimicking diet has the benefits of fasting without depriving the body of food. This diet has been proven to beneficially change biomarkers associated with ageing, inflammation, and poor health.
As rates of disease continue to rise, people are taking charge of their health and turning to non-conventional therapies for healing. One of the oldest and most effective strategies you can implement to improve your health and heal your body is fasting.

For many people, the idea of prolonged fasting is very intimidating. They are concerned that they will be hungry and weak without solid foods. Fortunately, there is a way to gain many of the benefits of extended fasting without eliminating all food.  FMD is what we consider a “partial fast” and the research is showing profound benefits from this healing tool.
How is the Fasting Mimicking Diet Different from Fasting?
While fasting and calorie restriction have been practiced since ancient times, the incredible health benefits of fastinghave gained recent widespread attention. More and more people are incorporating fasting into their lifestyle due to the amazing health benefits of fasting. The top 12 benefits you can experience with fasting are:

Reduces inflammation;
Stimulates the development of stem cells;
Improves genetic repair mechanisms;
Reduces the risk of chronic disease;
Stimulates cellular autophagy;
Takes stress of the digestive system;
Stimulates fat burning;
Boosts energy levels;
Improves insulin sensitivity;
Enhanced mental health;
Improved relationship with food; and,
Spiritual growth and fine-tuned intuition.
Like the name implies, the fasting mimicking diet mimics fasting. It follows the same general principles as regular fasting by depriving the body of food to experience health benefits. The fasting mimicking diet is different from fasting in that you are restricting calories for five days out of a month rather than eliminating all food for a set period.

The Fasting Mimicking Diet was developed by Valter Longo, PhD, a professor of gerontology and biological sciences and head of the Longevity Institute at the University of Southern California. The fasting mimicking diet has been studied in both animals and humans. The diet was shown to be safe and produced no serious side effects in these studies (1). This is an advantage over extended fasting which can result in nutrient deficiencies when done for prolonged periods.