Q: In the British press today it advocated fasting for one day a month. This was supposed to help maintain a healthy heart. May I have your views on this please?
Many thanks, Maria I.
Dear Maria,
A: I am not a big proponent of fasting since it puts a tremendous stress on the body. However, I strongly believe in calorie restriction, which is the only proven technology to reverse aging and to maintain optimal cardiovascular health. The Zone Diet is a calorie-restricted diet without hunger or deprivation since you are maintaining constant blood sugar levels with the least amount of calories.