Stacy Sims: The Simple Morning Habit Women Must Do for Hormone Health | Be Well Moments

The podcast episode features an interview with Dr. Stacy Sims, an expert in women's health, discussing misconceptions surrounding intermittent fasting and its impact on women. Dr. Sims emphasizes that women's bodies respond differently to fasting than men's, and that a fed state is beneficial for maintaining hormonal balance and energy levels. She highlights the importance of consuming protein and carbohydrates in the morning to regulate cortisol levels and prevent lean mass loss, particularly for women who exercise. Dr. Sims uses her own breakfast as an example and explains the physiological reasons behind her recommendations. She also addresses the common misunderstanding of the benefits of fasting and its impact on hormonal pulses.