HOUSTON – New York Times bestselling author and host of the syndicated television show The Doctors’—Ian K. Smith, M.D has a unique intermittent fasting plan that combines the power of time-restricted eating with an easy-to-follow detailed program.
It’s all in his new book, in FAST BURN! The Power of Negative Energy Balance.
Dr. Smith joined Houston Life to explain what this 9-week program is all about and how it could help you shed those “Covid 15″ pounds.
Dr. Smith also shared why you need fat in your diet and showed examples of some of the good fats you need to consume.
Dr. Smith recommends packing up on monounsaturated fats such as olive oil, avocados, almonds, cashews, peanuts, pumpkin seeds, and polyunsaturated fats like walnuts, sunflower seeds, tofu, and salmon.
On the other hand, he suggests staying away from saturated fats like cheese, butter, cookies, and trans fats like margarine, French fries, fried chicken, and non-dairy coffee creamer.
If you want to get started on the Fast Burn plan, Smith shared some meals and snack options for a typical day on the program.
Meal 1
- Lemon water
- 1 piece of fruit
- Scrambled eggs with vegetables & cheese
Snack options
- 1 cup trail mix
- 1 bunch of grapes
- 1 cup of yogurt with granola
Meal 2
- 2 small slices of cheese pizza
- Or a large green garden salad
Snack options
- Baby carrots with hummus
- 1 cup mixed berries with whipped cream
- 1 handful of cashews
Meal 3
- Grilled chicken with steamed vegetables
Snack options
- Bowl of air-popped popcorn with parmesan cheese
- A small bowl of Goldfish crackers
- A small bowl of Tortilla chips with salsa
To see Dr. Smith’s complete interview, watch the video above.
To get a complete list of meals and exercises, you can get the book, here.
To connect with Dr. Smith, click here.