Why Dr. Rhonda Patrick Changed her Mind on Skipping Breakfast, Eating Bananas and More

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After watching 420 podcasts i am sure that Intermittent fasting is Either bad or Good for you. Thanks Doctors.

I did IF for a while….I’ve settled on “stop eating at 4pm”……I sleep better and it’s easier to get up early….💪🏼

I've given up on food all together. I haven't eaten in 5 years. I just drink water. That's what works best for me.

I am 5'3". Two months ago I weighed 164. I exercise sporatically (that is changing). I started IF two months ago. Since then I have lost 15 lbs. I have a 8 hr window. I currently have the flu and have been binge watching nutrition videos and will be moving my IF window earlier to add breakfast, increase protein intake, incorporate HIIT along with my resistance training. I'm 49 yrs old and I am changing my health outcome.

There is a simple rule: only eat when you are hungry. That can also be a delayed breakfast.

I remember few years ago when everybody was saying that skipping breakfast is the next big thing 😂 now they saying it's the most important meal again 🤦🏽‍♂️

I have skipped breakfast all my life mostly because i was never hungry in the morning. I had a period of 3 months where i forced myself to eat breakfast (mostly oatmeal with some fruit) and i just felt worse, more bloated during the day had less focus at work, had more of an energy crush during midday and eventually just went back to skipping breakfast. Im very fit and i dont drink coffee and after i went back to skipping breakfast my energy levels went back to very stable throughout the day im almost never tired even after a long day and a gym session. Just do what feels better for you.

Eating only from 2 pm to 6/7 p.m. has been a major game changer for me as far as losing weight and regaining my health

00:02 Changed stance on meal skipping and intermittent fasting 02:14 Skipping breakfast can impact muscle protein synthesis 06:10 Skipping breakfast may not be ideal for everyone. 07:54 Caloric restriction is effective for weight loss, especially for overweight or obese individuals. 11:24 Reevaluating protein intake based on outdated guidelines 13:21 Protein intake is more important than previously thought 17:09 Maintaining muscle mass is crucial for elderly people's health 18:48 Stimulus is primary for muscle growth 22:12 Bananas and other high-polyphenol foods reduce polyphenol levels in the body 24:01 Consider replacing bananas with avocados in smoothies for better health benefits 27:18 Cooking bananas degrades polyphenols in fruits like blueberries 28:51 Human studies show blueberries and polyphenols improve cognitive function. Crafted by Merlin AI.

Biochemist here… I appreciate Rhonda’s willingness to revise her strategy. Agree that protein ingestion is the key to your exercise/resistance training. I do >2g/kg and keep simple carbs to a minimum. Satiety takes care of caloric intake. Eat a protein centric breakfast! AVOID SUGAR and seed oils. NO fructose (except occasional fruit). Eat flaxseed to feed the microbiome. Filter your drinking water.

I have been intermittent fasting for years (mostly consistent for 10 years now). I hit my goal weight years ago but got accustomed to the morning fast. However, I noticed I lost muscle mass because I couldn't intake the protein needed (which for me was 170g) within the eating window. Since then I have started eating breakfast after my workouts which is usually greek yogurt and a protein smoothie, some days bacon and eggs or similar, and noticed my muscle mass has returned, but I've also stayed the same weight and my body composition has improved. I will likely IF once or twice a week for the health benefits, but not more than that. Thanks for reading!

What's good about this conversation is that there is no one size fits all. I find monthly extended fasts 24, 48, or 72 hours more effective for overall well being than 16/8 type of IF.

The truth is that meal timing is not very important. Avoiding ultra processed foods and getting foods in with good nutritional value is all that matters. Your appetite will align with how much food you really need if youre eating a mostly whole food diet

I have ALWAYS skipped breakfast since I was a child, except for coffee, but not for diets, fads or medical issues. It’s in my genes. I can’t stomach anything solid in the morning. My grandmother was the same. I never had an issue with weight, I was always between 103-115lbs at most, until I developed hypothyroidism at 38 and have never ever being able to lose the extra weight I gained no matter what I do or don’t do. Now, I am postmenopausal and still struggle.

I lost 50 lbs doing omad . I listened to my doctor who told me it was dangerous so I started eating 3 meals a day again . I’ve gained it all back . I went back to omad two weeks ago and I’m now down 5lbs . I just can’t do the 3 meals thing anymore

Intermittent fasting is great for me! And I love it! Everyone is different!Whatever works for others won’t work for you! Keep that in mind always!

1) She contradicted herself regarding Fasting & Skipping Dinner twice in one video. Moments before she expressed being against missing meals, yet after Thomas shared his views regarding fasting, she immediately agreed with him instead of sticking to the points she was making. 2) She sounds confused. She also missed many factors. Is she running on glucose? or ketones? If her insulin is spiking evenings, clearly her theories aren’t exactly working. FYI, Cancer is not only a sugar feeder, but also a protein feeder. Is there any consideration for cancer preventions? Hence, focusing primarily on protein in the mornings may be problematic long-term. It’s not exactly the cleanest for the digestive tract.., but to each their own. So.., 3) Do get back to us when she Changes Her Mind AGAIN. 🙏 It should be another entertaining watch- Btw, has she considered structuring her points? Perhaps an Outline? It sounds like a lot of contradictory ramblings. I’m seeing new health problems & a new video titled, “I changed my mind again” in perhaps another 5 years. 🙄

After about 2 years of intermittent fasting (1st meal- protein at 12 noon and 2nd meal of mostly protein by 6:30pm) I have had a continuous, gradual weight loss. I am now at my perfect weight for my age (60) and body type (same as in my 20’s). When my weight goes lower - into the 120’s lb range, I make adjustments. I really don’t need or want to be lower than 130lbs. All that to say, what started out as “intentional” IF is now just a normal habit of my life. I don’t even try hard. My body tells me when I’m hungry and I feed it till the hunger is satisfied. I don’t get cravings often. And yes I have indulged in a bad food choice but it’s usually a small amount and I don’t feel compelled to eat it again. My weight fluctuates from day to day by one or two lbs. I also judge my choices of food and eating times by how my general health is at the moment. If I’ve made a bad choice in food, I usually regret it because I feel lousy after - sluggish, bloated, fluid retention, and pain of inflammation. Sometimes I’m just not even interested in eating or thinking about what to eat which causes me to skip meals - then I eat when my stomach is actually hungry.

I did IF for a couple years. I recommend IF to shake up your metabolism and appetite. You suddenly can be satisfied with diet food after fasting 18 hours. A basic salad is a feast after a fast.