Doctors Mailbag: Intermittent Fasting, Coconut Oil, and Cholesterol

Published: Dec. 1, 2020, 8 a.m.

Is intermittent fasting best for optimal health and how could someone eating a plant-based diet still struggle with high cholesterol?

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Those are two of the questions answered by Dr. Vanita Rahman and lifestyle medicine expert Dr. Jasmol Sardana on this episode of The Exam Room\u2122 Podcast. They join \u201cThe Weight Loss Champion\u201d Chuck Carroll as he opens The Doctors Mailbag to get answers to listener questions!

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Among the other questions answered:

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- Which is worse: coconut oil or palm oil?

- Should you eat more protein on days you work out?

- What is the doctor\u2019s opinion on the egg substitute Just Egg?

- Are chia seeds or flax seeds best for omega-3s?

- How can a plant-based diet help with asthma symptoms?

- How does a vegan diet impact gut bacteria?

- And many more!

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If you have a question you\u2019d like to ask the doctors, tweet it to @ChuckCarrollWLC using #ExamRoomLive.

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