Why does eating make you more tired? Fasting, ketones and energy (with Dr. Sisi, part 1)

About this episode

In this episode, my guest is my own family doctor, Dr. Lee Szu-Hsien (李思賢), known as Dr. Sisi (思思醫師), who explains in the most down-to-earth way why the body gets tired, why fat won't come off, and why eating "healthy" can still leave you feeling worse.

Fasting, ketones and mitochondria aren't buzzwords; they're key mechanisms for restarting your body's energy. Do it right, and your energy, body fat, gut and even sleep can change completely.

What you'll get from this episode: • Why does eating make you more tired? The doctor explains insulin, "energy blockage" and metabolic imbalance • How to do 16:8 fasting or a 12-hour light fast properly — and who shouldn't • Why ketones make the brain clearer — how they become the brain's "alternative fuel" • How mitochondria affect your energy, stamina and rate of aging (and how to strengthen them) • Why the "healthy foods" you trust — oats, soy milk, whole grains — don't necessarily suit everyone • Want to improve your gut, lose fat and boost your energy? The easiest way to start, from a doctor

Who is this episode for? • People who want to try 16:8 or fasting but don't know where to start • People who want to improve their skin, energy, body fat or metabolism • People who want to rebalance their body and restore their energy in the most natural way

The episode is in Mandarin Chinese. These notes are translated from my original show notes.