A DIY FASTING DIET PROGRAM
Designed by Dr. Laura Paris, based on the research of Dr. Walter Longo, author of The Longevity Diet
Why fast, and why do it with food?
The whole point of fasting is to get into a state of autophagy. This happens when you go without food for long enough. Autophagy literally means "self-eating," and it's when you clean out cell and tissue debris. This allows you to reduce inflammation, promote regeneration, reset your metabolism, and boost your overall physical and mental performance.
Professor Walter Longo, a longevity researcher, discovered that eating precise amounts of plant-based foods allows you to prolong the benefits of fasting and autophagy over five days. Fasting with food allows you to fast safely, without losing valuable muscle or feeling faint, while still inducing autophagy and prolonging it for days to heighten the benefits. This program is based on Longo's research and is Dr. Paris's closest approximation of Longo's recommendations.
What does this program include?
Step-by-step guidance through 5 days of Fasting With Food. Choose from three different plans:
Mediterranean-Inspired
- Homemade
- Paleo
- Vegan
- Grain-free
- Legume-free
- Yeast-free
- Make substitutions for dietary restrictions
- Minimal nightshade vegetables
Thai-Inspired
- Homemade
- Paleo
- Vegan
- Grain-free
- Legume-free
- Yeast-free
- Make substitutions for dietary restrictions
- Minimal nightshade vegetables
Packaged foods
- Storebought
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- Dairy-free
- Yeast-free
- One-step shop from Thrive Market online
- No food prep, no thinking, no cooking
how does this program work?
Once you sign up, you have access to the program for one year, during which you can choose from the different fasts. The layout and instructions are very clear and user-friendly. If you need help or support, there are two venues: questions in the comments section of the program directed to Dr. Paris, or from peers on the closed Facebook group. You're welcome to do a 5-day fast as often as once per month, but not more frequently. The general recommendation is once per month for three months. However, many people choose to do a fast twice a year, once a year, or every quarter/season. Dr. Laura Paris continues to develop new fasting menus and welcomes your input. Questions? Please email office@parishealingarts.com.
This program is recommended by Functional medicine doctors
Dr. Anita Sadaty says: Having done the Prolon version of the Fasting Mimicking Diet as well as Laura’s Fasting With Food program I can say that hands down the real food option she has created is the best. I didn’t feel deprived. It was delicious. No bloating. Easy doable recipes. Literally loved every selection. I will definitely be incorporating this into a seasonal cleanse. Thank you for creating this !!!
Dr. Anjali Dsouza says: I highly recommend Fasting with Food! Dr. Paris has created a beautiful program that allows fasting to be both easy, and delicious! Do not waste another minute in getting started – I truly believe this is the best way to experiment with how fasting can improve your health and vitality!
Our Participants Say
People who have done Fasting With Food® HAVE lowered:
- Total and LDL cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hemoglobin A1C
- Fasting blood sugar and insulin
- Inflammatory marker CRP
- Auto-antibodies
Research shows that fasting with food can help you:
- Increase stem cell production for regeneration
- Lower blood pressure
- Overcome resistant weight loss
- Lose fat not lean muscle
- Increase mental clarity and focus
ABOUT LAURA
Dr. Laura Paris, DACM, is an acupuncturist, functional medicine practitioner, and certified nutrition consultant.
She has long been a student of food and nutrition and is living successfully with a 20-year old diagnosis of aggressive Rheumatoid Arthritis. She attributes her health largely to diet, nutrition, and hacking her gut microbiome. It's Laura's passion to guide others on therapeutic nutrition paths.