What is intermittent fasting?
Intermittent fasting has recently been a huge trend in the wellness world and for good reason! Studies are showing that periods of digestive rest are beneficial for people’s sleep, gut health, weight loss, and blood sugar. Fasting can be defined as periods of voluntary abstinence from food and drink an ancient practice followed in a variety of global populations. These include varying types of fasting methods including complete alternate-day fasting, time-restricted fasting, and religious fasts.
What are the benefits of fasting?
There has been evidence-based research on the benefits of intermittent fasting as an intervention for improving human health including circadian biology, gut microbiome, and modifiable lifestyle behaviors, such as diet, activity, and sleep.
Learn more about the supporting studies here!
What is fast mimicking?
Fast mimicking is a tool used for those who would like to see the benefits of fasting, but without extreme measures. This was a tool created by Dr. Valter Longo an Italian biologist and longevity researcher. His goal was to replicate fasting while still continuously providing the body with nutrients. Dr. Longo has dedicated time, decades of research, and clinical studies from his two Longevity Institutes in Milan, Italy, and University of Southern California, Los Angeles toward this methodology. These efforts are made in the hopes of helping people reduce inflammation, rejuvenate stem cells, and extend their life span.
What is ProLon® and how can it benefit you?
In order to provide fast mimicking to people across the country, Dr. Longo has developed a fully integrated program called ProLon®. This is a 5-day plant-based meal kit has been scientifically shown to help support the body in a fasting state while not triggering insulin pathways. This protocol helps to support the rejuvenation of cells which will aid in overall health and can help to prolong aging, support weight loss, lower blood glucose, and reduce inflammation.
Who does ProLon® benefit?
ProLon® is meant for those that are looking to enhance your health with a nutritionally satisfying, easily administered 5-day protocol. This protocol can be repeated as often as monthly, 6 times per year, or quarterly.
How we can support you before, during, and after ProLon®?
Fasting and beginning a new protocol may seem like an intimidating feat, but with the right guidance, you can see these benefits and begin healing. Healthy Directions for You will support you on your journey to ensure you are receiving benefits beyond the 5 day ProLon® kit under the supervision of an experienced registered dietician. It is important to have a plan of action before, during, and after your ProLon® kit has been completed so you can continue to see optimal benefits throughout the rest of your life.
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* ProLon® is not recommended for those that are pregnant, breastfeeding, or underweight. Please note that it is also not for those that are allergic to nuts, soy, oats, sesame, or celery should avoid ProLon® as it contains these ingredients. Please consult with your doctor or registered dietician before starting ProLon®.