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Fasting has a great reputation in the wellness industry, whether it be water or juicefasting. But is is a step too far for food compulsives? Stupid Idea Of The Week Q: What is worse for you than drinks laced with processed sugar, but has a better reputation than the Dalai Lama teaching Mother Theresa to meditatate? A: Fruit juice. This is not only Stupid Idea of The Week, it's the winner of this century's most believable health myth. I've fallen for it, just like you. I explain why it is so bad for you, but why you should not necssarily ban it completely. ALSO... ...we look at fasting - if you have a history of food compulsion, is it too ambitious an idea to try fasting? ...I tell you what the human lottery is, and give you a quick happiness hack that does not rely on empty affirmations. ...And one of my favourite comedians drops in to end the episode on a high. RESOURCES The Freedom From Sugar Kickstarter course is at http://www.theshiftinside.com/freedom/ Robert Lustig's 'Fat Chance' https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/14481524-fat-chance Rhod Gilbert https://youtu.be/TQ4W7yB9Mow Get your free Hidden Sugars Checklist to print off at http://www.theshiftinside.com/hidden/ Ask a question at: http://www.theshiftinside.com/podcast/ Get your free audiobook at: http://www.audibletrial.com/EatingCoach |