Ep 8 : Fasting & Metabolism: What Really Happens to Your Body?

In this episode of the Well-being Channel, Yee Wen sits down with Joeanne, Artist to talk about all things internal health. As we wrap up the fasting season, many are curious: How does fasting actually change the way our body uses energy? We also dive into the often-overlooked world of hydration—why your urine color matters more than you think, and the surprising danger of drinking too much water. Plus, we debunk the "slow metabolism" excuse and look at how age, muscle, and hormones like thyroid and insulin really dictate your weight. In this episode, we discuss: The Intelligence of the Body: How your body switches fuel sources from glucose to fat during fasting. Intermittent Fasting (16:8): Is it a magic bullet for weight loss? Xing Yi shares the pros, cons, and who should avoid it. Hydration 101: Why water affects everything from blood volume to brain performance. The "Urine Test": How to use your urine color to monitor your hydration status accurately. Water Toxicity: Yes, you can over-hydrate. Learn the signs of electrolyte imbalance. Metabolism Myths: Why your metabolism doesn't actually "drop" at 30, and the role muscle mass plays in burning calories. Hormonal Health: How Thyroid and Insulin act as the "masters" of your metabolic speed. The Secret to Stability: Why regular meals and quality sleep are more effective than any popular fad diet. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 在本期节目中，Yee Wen 与营养师 Xing Yi 深入探讨内在健康的奥秘。随着斋戒月的结束，很多人好奇：禁食究竟如何改变我们身体使用能量的方式？ 本期精彩内容： 身体的智慧： 了解身体如何在禁食期间将燃料从葡萄糖切换为脂肪。 间歇性禁食 (16:8)： 它真的是减肥的神器吗？听听营养师关于谁适合、谁不适合的建议。 补水的重要性： 为什么水分会影响从血容量到大脑表现的一切。 “尿液检测”： 如何通过尿液颜色准确监测自己的水分补充状态。 水中毒： 是的，水分补充也会过量。学会识别电解质失衡的信号。 代谢迷思： 为什么 30 岁时新陈代谢并不会突然下降，以及肌肉量在燃烧卡路里中的作用。 荷尔蒙与健康： 了解甲状腺和胰岛素如何控制你的代谢速度。 稳定的秘诀： 为什么规律的饮食和高质量的睡眠比任何流行减肥法都有效。