Written and medically reviewed by Katya Meyers, RD Consistently logging 12–18-hour fasts is the best way to lose weight, burn fat, and improve your metabolic health. So if you’re already fasting regularly with Zero, congratulations! You’ve taken the most important first step towards weight loss and health gain. If you’re looking to take the next … Read more
Written and medically reviewed by Nicole Grant, RD You may not have given hormones much thought when approaching your health journey, but they are, in fact, key players. Hormones influence a wide array of body features and functions you are likely to care about, including your weight, mood, sleep, fertility, sex drive, and more. And … Read more
Written and medically reviewed by Rich LaFountain, PhD Your thyroid is a key player in achieving weight loss and metabolic health. You need it to stay healthy and function properly to meet these goals. However, you might have heard that intermittent fasting — an effective tool for losing weight and improving metabolic health — can disrupt … Read more
Can we please, please stop pretending that weight loss is just a matter of ‘Eat Less, Move More’? The last blog argued that hunger is the root cause of eating ‘excess’ calories. That is, hunger (which is a hormonally mediated state) leads to eating more calories which leads to weight gain. This does not break … Read more
Written and medically reviewed by Katya Meyers, RD Females bodies are complex, intricate, and ever-changing feats of evolution. And there may be no stage of life when this is more apparent than during the gradual transition from the reproductive to post-reproductive years known as menopause. Despite what you may have heard, menopause isn’t all bad. … Read more
In our fourth session of Zero Live, Dr. Naomi Parrella, MD, and Nicole Grant, RDN, answer questions from Zero Members about how to boost fat burning and more. Video Transcript Dr. Naomi Parrella, MD: (00:53) First, you’re gonna burn glucose, then you burn glycogen. And if you fast long enough or you boost your fast … Read more
Photo by Randy Tarampi on Unsplash The ‘3 Whys’ of weight gain leads to sustainable weight loss solutions. The 3 Whys There is a concept about thinking called the 3 Whys. To understand the root of a problem, ask ‘Why?’ at least three times. For example, a schoolboy may ask: 1. Why do I need … Read more
Zero is your source for educational, science-backed content around fasting, metabolic health, and beyond. In this Zero Live, Dr. Naomi Parrella, MD, and Nicole Grant, RDN, answer questions from Zero Members about nutrition, Fast Breakers, fasting, and more. Video Transcript Dr. Naomi Parrella, MD: (00:04) Um, so let’s learn and get smarter together. Why does … Read more
Latest posts by Bea Tanese (see all) In this Zero Live, Dr. Naomi Parrella, MD, and Nicole Grant, RDN, answer questions from Zero Members about nutrition, Fast Breakers, fasting, and more. Video Transcript Dr. Naomi Parrella, MD: (00:04) Um, so let’s learn and get smarter together. Why does nutrition matter? While fasting? Nutrition is what … Read more
Katya Meyers is a former pro triathlete turned ultra runner, boy mom, and registered dietitian. Coming from a dynamic educational background, Katya completed her degree in human biology at Stanford University before pursuing a dual master’s in Public Health and Nutrition. In her spare time, she enjoys endorphin-seeking in the beautiful San Diego weather, geeking … Read more