Intermittent Fasting, Hype or Hope

Beth Reardon, RD
May 27, 2020

Fasting has been relegated to the status of Rock Star in certain circles, but just what does the science tells us and who is most likely to benefit? What is the hype about and is it really something that can as is claimed, increase our lifespan as well as our health span? In this presentation Beth will discuss some of the benefits and myth understandings of fasting. Join us as we step into the fascinating science behind this popular trend.

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