Have you found the best diet for your body? In today’s episode of Phoenix Chronicles, Martin and Jess discuss diets — the ones that work, the ones that don’t, and how to find the best diet for your body. Additionally, Jess and Martin explain how the Bible ties into dieting and recommend resources that have helped them through their journeys.

Jess and Martin start by discussing the obesity code and how US government policy has coincided with rises in obesity rates. They move into giving examples of diets that work, and explaining which diets work for them and why. Finally, Jess explains how we can use worship and prayer to help us stick to our diets.

For detailed show notes, navigate using the time stamps below:

[1:04] Today’s episode is about the nutrition plans that have worked for Jes and Martin, based on their own experiences.

[2:31] Martin read The Obesity Code by Jason Fung. He found that obesity increased Type 2 Diabetes, and started to look for a cure to obesity.

[5:55] In 1977, the government began recommending a high carbohydrate diet, which ultimately increased obesity rates in America.

[9:40] By 1992, the Food Pyramid was created based on recommendations from the American Heart Association. Again, the obesity rate increased.

[15:40] Next, Martin breaks down the three main weight loss methods: ketosis, or burning fat for energy, calorie counting, and fasting. Some doctors recommend fasting for as many as seven days a year for cancer prevention.

[20:21] It is crucial to work worship, prayer, and Bible reading into your day. This allows you to draw on His strength in your weight loss journey.

[25:00] Jess points out the importance of tailoring your diet to your body over following generic recommendations because each of us will do better on different types of diets. For example, Jess looked into research that was relevant to her as someone with PCOS.

[31:04] Jess uses the app EWG Health to find products that contain clean ingredients.

[33:25] The Bible tells us that God gave us His spirit of self control. It emphasizes the concept of fasting and feasting.

[35:08] Jess recommends two Barbara O’Neill Books: Self Heal by Design and Sustain Me.

RESOURCES

Visit the Phoenix Chronicles Website: https://www.thephoenixchronicles.com/

Buy A Phoenix Chronicle by Martin Crowe: https://www.thephoenixchronicles.com/book

Read Self Heal by Design: https://www.amazon.com/Design-Micro-Organisms-Health-Barbara-ONeill-ebook/dp/B06XSPWFXN

Read Sustain Me: https://barbaraoneill.com/products/sustain-me-by-barbara-o-neill?srsltid=AfmBOop4tzADBLMcT7Rgc7Wx5JptWkrPWQgfNJfE9uRERSdI_4afIXEa