# 259. Is Fasting Healthy or Just Another Diet Trend?

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Podcast: [Diet Culture Rebel Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/diet-culture-rebel-podcast-1367419)
Published: 2026-06-17T08:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://dietculturerebel.com/podcast/episode-259-fasting/
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## Resource

“Diet culture loves to exaggerate grains of truth and turn them into something extremely blown out of proportion.” Fasting is everywhere right now, but what does the research actually say? In this episode, I break down the claims, benefits, and red flags surrounding fasting, including why short-term results don’t always tell the whole story. We’ll also explore how fasting can impact your relationship with food, why it may function as another form of dieting, and the important difference between restrictive fasting protocols and meal spacing that may support certain health needs. What You'll Learn: What the current research does (and doesn’t) tell us about fasting Why short-term health improvements don’t always translate into long-term results How fasting can affect food noise, binge eating risk, and your relationship with food Why many forms of fasting function as another form of calorie restriction When meal spacing may support gut health and how it differs from popular fasting trends Why the best approach to nutrition depends on your unique needs, health history, and relationship with food Resources: Grab the Hunger & Fullness Scale Guide at DietCultureRebel.com/hungerfullnessscale and take your next step toward building trust with your body and food. Episode 207: What Diet Culture Gets Wrong About Gut Healthy (with Dr. Heather Finley) Connect with me over on Instagram at @diet.culture.rebel . Struggling with food, but not sure where to start? You don’t have to feel 100% ready to get support. If you're tired of obsessing over food or feeling stuck in the diet cycle, my team of Registered Dietitians is here to help. We offer one-on-one nutrition counseling—and we accept insurance! Spots are limited, so head to https://dietculturerebel.com/insurance to see if we’re…

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