I'm Doing Intermittent Fasting - Should I Be Keto, Vegan, Low Carb?

Hey JJ Here. Every year around this time, I get the urge to make my home feel a little extra special. A space that feels just like the holidays. And Wayfair is my go to for that. Think cozy textures, twinkly decor, warm lighting, and all those little touches that make you want to curl up with a good book and a blanket. You'll usually find my books stacked on a great little end table I got from Wayfair, proof that function and style can coexist. Now, whether you're adding last minute hosting essentials, picking out gifts for loved ones, or refreshing your decor for the season, Wayfair makes it easy with beautiful finds, great prices and fast delivery. And when the holidays wind down, Wayfair has everything you need to tuck it all neatly away. Smart storage solutions for every room from the kitchen to the closet. Plus, with free shipping for any order over $35, that's fast delivery and a total peace of mind. It's the perfect mix of joy and order, bringing the holiday spirit in, then storing it all with ease. If you're ready to make your home feel as good as it looks, get organized, refreshed and ready for the holidays. For way less head to Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home. Wayfair Every style, every home. That's W-A-Y-F-A-I-R.com hey, it's JJ here.

You know, I've been talking about environmental toxins forever, and laundry detergent is a sneaky one. A lot of them contain harsh chemicals like dyes, preservatives, and even UV brighteners. Those brighteners don't actually clean anything. They just coat fabric so your eyes think things look whiter or brighter. That's more chemicals I don't want on my family's sheets or skin. And if you've got sensitive skin or allergies around the house, this can be a big problem. That's what got my attention about Earth Breeze. It looks like a dryer sheet, but it's actually laundry detergent. You toss one in the washer and that's it. No pouring, no mess, and no heavy plastic jug. Their packaging is lightweight cardboard, which helps reduce plastic waste. And if you choose the fragrance free option, it's gentle, hypoallergenic, non irritating and non sensitizing. I really like how simple it is and how fresh and clean everything comes out without those unnecessary chemicals. Right now you can try Earth Breeze for up to 40% off with free gifts@earthbreeze.com virgin that's earthbreeze.com virgin for up to 40% off plus free gifts on your first order.

Ray Ban Meta Glasses come with open ear audio so you can listen to your favorite music without blocking out the world around you.

Hey Meta, play Gorgeous.

Here's Gorgeous by Doja Cat.

You can also ask Meta AI questions.

Hey Meta, when's Doja Cat's next concert?

Doja Cat is playing at the Los Angeles Theater next Tuesday.

Sweet Ray Ban Meta Glasses available at Ray Ban stores and other authorized retailers.

I'm doing Intermittent Fasting Should I be keto, vegan? Low carb? This is JJ Virgin, four time New York Times best selling author, celebrity nutrition expert and Fitness hall of Famer. I've been on a lifelong quest for answers to the toughest health questions and now I'm sharing what I found with you. Welcome to Ask the Health Expert. Amber from Instagram asks, I'm doing intermittent fasting. Should I be keto, vegan or low carb? Hey, it's jj and I've got the perfect expert to answer this question. Meet nurse practitioner, nutrition and intermittent fasting expert Cynthia Thurlow. Her TEDx talk on intermittent fasting has been viewed over 5 million times. She's a former varsity field hockey player who's been known to read four to five books at a time. We'll be right back with the answer.

Hey, it's JJ here.

Now let's be honest. The holidays are basically a financial ambush. Travel, hosting gifts, surprise holiday school things. Suddenly you're wondering how December turned into a spending spree. If you want to keep your finances under control this holiday season, you need to be using Monarch. It's rated the Wall Street Journal's best budgeting app of 2025. Monarch is the all in one personal finance tool that brings your entire financial life together in one clean interface on your laptop or your phone. What really grabbed my attention is how fast those little holiday expenses pile up with Monarch. Seeing everything in one place makes it a lot harder to accidentally overspend. And honestly, I appreciate anything that keeps me from starting January with a money hangover. You'll love exploring the holiday spending category. Imagine how good it will feel to actually see what's happening before your credit card statement does that whole dramatic reveal thing. Monarch basically shows you exactly where the money is going in real time, and that level of clarity could change everything, right? Don't let financial opportunity slip through the cracks. Use the code virgin@monarch.com in your browser for half off your first year. That's 50% off your first year@monarch.com with code Virgin.

Welcome to Walgreens. What can I help you with today?

Hi, I need a last minute gift for a secret Santa. Something thoughtful, impressive. Not a fruitcake.

We've got Ferrero chocolates, artisan coffees, even a spa kit. Any vibe you're going for, whatever says.

Wow, this guy's great at giving gifts.

How about this premium skincare gift set? Just needs a bow. Will look like you planned it weeks ago.

Well, happy holidays, gifts, holiday decor and more. The holiday road is long.

We're with you all the way, Walgreens.

Common question, Amber, what I would say is, you know, it really is what resonates with you. You know, bio individuality is really key here. And so for some people, they feel great being on a keto diet or a vegan diet or a low carb diet. Obviously I tend to lean heavily towards animal based proteins. So, you know, paleo primal, carnivore, ketogenic diets all have lots of benefits. It's really ultimately what is what makes sure what fuels your body, what allows you to have plenty of energy, to sleep properly, to feel like you have good cognition, like you have, you know, your ability to do your job well, if that's in or outside your home. And so I really would encourage and implore you to spend a little bit of time focusing first and foremost on protein, whether that be plant or animal based, and then adding in some healthy fats and then earning your carbohydrates. I think carbs are really important, especially as we're nearing a point in our lives where carbohydrates become a bigger issue. And so the days of being able to eat whatever you want are long behind you. And so really focusing on good quality carbs and things that I really focus on are squash and sweet potato root vegetables, green leafy vegetables, low glycemic berries, some of the citrus fruits are going to be superior choices to rice and bread and pasta and things like that, where it's a whole lot harder for us to acquiesce to determining that we feel full. You know, we have a higher satiety when we have protein and healthy fats as opposed to carbs. And depending on who you are, some people are more sensitive to their carbohydrates, meaning some people have the ability to consume larger quantities than others. So it requires a bit of fine tuning. And I just come to find this is one of those areas where you really have to do a little bit of detective work, find out what resonates and works best for your body and determine what makes you feel like you're thriving.

This is JJ with Ask the Health Expert. I do this five times a week, so make sure you never miss a show by going to subscribe to jj.

Hello listeners, this is Anne Bogle, author, blogger and creator of the podcast what Should I Read next? Since 2016, I've been helping readers bring more joy and delight into their reading lives. Every week, I take all things books and reading with a guest and guide them in discovering their next reading. They share three books they love, one book they don't, and what they've been reading lately, and I recommend three titles they may enjoy reading next. Guests have said our conversations are like therapy, troubleshooting issues that have plagued their reading lives for years and possibly the rest of their lives as well. And of course, recommending books that meet the moment. Whether they are looking for deep introspection to spur or encourage a life change or a frothy page turner to help them escape the stresses of work, school, everything, you'll learn something about yourself as a reader and you'll definitely walk away confident to choose your next read, with a whole list of new books and authors to try. So join us each Tuesday for what Should I Read Next? Subscribe now wherever you're listening to this podcast and Visit our website whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com to find out more.