The episode explores the evidence that supports the correlation between shifting to a plant-based diet and reducing the risk of specific health conditions such as hypertension, heart disease, and colon cancer. The discussion also highlights the societal implications of the medical industry's treatment of individuals with chronic illnesses and mental illnesses, and the importance of a well-rounded plant-based diet.
The speaker emphasizes the importance of including healthy foods as a part of our lifestyle to combat the build-up of unhealthy substances in our body called radical oxygen species. He also stresses the significance of consuming every healthy food in a portion-controlled way.
The primary sugar found in fruit is fructose, which is primarily processed by the liver. While fruit can be a healthy part of a balanced diet, it is important to be mindful of the amount of sugar intake from fruit.
Consuming fructose, found in fruits, in moderate amounts is not harmful to health. However, consuming high amounts of fructose, especially in the form of high fructose corn syrup, can have negative impacts on the body due to the way it affects neural circuits that process sugar.
The body doesn't have a switch to break the fast, but olive oil and its component, oleic acid can activate the sirtuin defenses. Adding a couple of teaspoons of olive oil in a glass and mixing it with resveratrol, quercetin, and vinegar can be a way to break the fast while maintaining the benefits of fasting.