Fasting With Food^®

A DIY FASTING DIET PROGRAM

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.

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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, you can ask questions in the comments section of the program directed to Dr. Paris. 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.

Questions? Please email office@parishealingarts.com.

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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!

What will you get when you sign up?

The welcome lesson with preparation guidelines.
3 fasting plans to choose from: 2 homemade Paleo plans, and 1 storebought plan.
All fasts are Vegan, based on research by Professor Walter Longo.
Questions answered by Dr. Laura Paris in the comments section.
Downloadable shopping lists, with embedded links to Thrive Market.
Daily downloadable menus for each 5-day fast.
Suggested cooking schedules.
Guidelines for what to do after you fast, and between rounds of fasting.

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Our Participants Say

Fantastic Program!

“Fasting With Food is a fantastic program! Make your own whole foods from real ingredients. Tasty recipes plus tips and tricks for getting through five days with the benefits of fasting without the negative consequences.

I loved the Facebook group and the support from Laura and her crew. Recipes with photos, flavorful foods, and options to have some days without cooking anything were all very helpful.

It’s actually a welcome five days if you prepare well: no shopping, no decisions to make about food, minimal cooking and clean up. Just eat what is on your list, enjoy the mental clarity, and reclaim time from food prep to do more with your days.”

Sheree Young

Easier than I imagined

“I found the Fasting With Food experience to be a lot easier than I imagined. I had visions of starvation and light-headedness when I thought of fasting; this experience was nothing like that.

The menus were clearly written and easy to follow. There was plenty of variety so I didn’t get bored eating the same thing day after day. The foods were delicious. And I’m NOT a chef or even much of a cook.

As for the results, not only did I lose weight, I also reduced my autoimmune levels substantially (thyroid antibodies). I also lowered my A1c.

I can’t wait to start the next week of Fasting With Food. It’s so easy to incorporate into my lifestyle and the benefits are amazing.”

Susie allen

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

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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.