1. Unlocking the
Power of
Intermittent
Fasting
The path to improved health and well-
being
By Jared Pellerin
Galen College of Nursing
Communication

2. Introduction:
Intermittent
Fasting: A Timeless
Approach
• More than a diet trend.
• Merges ancient practices with
modern science.
• Redefines our relationship with
food.
• Balancing eating and fasting.
• Isn't it time we reconsider not just
what we eat, but when we eat?

3. Health benefits
•Enhances autophagy for cell rejuvenation.
•Aids in weight loss and metabolic health
improvement.
•Boosts insulin response, reduces diabetes
risk.
•Potential cancer-fighting properties.
•A transformative journey towards superior
health and vitality.

4. Mastering the Intermittent Fast
• Start with the 16/8 method.
• Stay hydrated.
• Consume nutrient-dense foods.
• Avoid overcompensation.
• Intermittent fasting isn't a quick fix—
it's a sustainable lifestyle.

5. The science behind it
• Autophagy: The self-cleaning process
of cells.
• Shift from digestion to cellular
restoration.
• Protects the brain and metabolic
system.
• Our bodies have an innate wisdom,
waiting for moments of rest to repair,
recalibrate, and rejuvenate.

6. Why
Consider
Intermittent
fasting
• Resilience and adaptability of the
human body.
• Boosts cognitive function and blood
sugar regulation.
• A holistic way to rejuvenate.
• A step back to move leaps forward in our
health journey.

7. Conclusion
and call to
action
• A blend of ancestral wisdom and
science.
• Beyond weight management.
• Proven health benefits from
renowned studies.
• Let's recalibrate, rejuvenate, and renew
our relationship with food

8. References
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from https://usetemper.com/learn/metabolic-step-by-step/
• De Cabo, R., & Mattson, M. P. (2019). Effects of Intermittent Fasting
on Health, Aging, and Disease. The New England Journal of
Medicine, 381(26), 2541-2551.
• Mattson, M. P., Moehl, K., Ghena, N., Schmaedick, M., & Cheng, A.
(2018). Intermittent metabolic switching, neuroplasticity and brain
health. Nature Reviews Neuroscience, 19(2), 63-80.
• Patterson, R. E., & Sears, D. D. (2017). Metabolic effects of
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