• 9/3/26

From Ew to Oh Wow: The Sardine Fast That Actually Worked

Larissa Hughes and Felicea Ramirez share their experience with the sardine fast, a five-day health protocol inspired by Dr. Mindy Peltz. They discuss the benefits, recipes, tools, and results of this unique fasting approach, emphasizing its impact on inflammation, hormone balance, and mental clarity. Huge game changer for women's health!

Sardine Fast Facebook Community: Rooted & Rewired Fasting Curiosity

Felicea Ramirez, Health Coach (email: healthyrootsinfo@yahoo.com)

Larissa Hughes, Health Coach (email: RootedRewired@gmail.com)

Key Takeaways:

  • The structure of the five-day sardine fast based on Dr. Mindy Peltz's protocol

  • Benefits of high omega-3 fish like sardines, mackerel, anchovies, salmon, and herring

  • Recipes and tips for making sardines palatable, including air frying and seasoning

  • Tools like glucose and ketone monitors to track progress and ketosis

  • Results including weight loss, brain clarity, hormone balancing, and inflammation reduction

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Larissa and Felisa's Sardine Fast Journey

01:13 Initial Reactions and Motivations for Trying the Sardine Fast

02:37 Understanding the Five-Day Sardine Fast Protocol

04:10 Eating Smash Fish and Recipe Variations

06:01 Easing Out of the Fast and Post-Fast Nutrition

07:15 Comparing Sardine Fast to Water Fasting

08:32 Tips for Eating Sardines and Recipe Hacks

11:09 Tools for Monitoring Ketosis and Blood Sugar

19:42 Why Smash Fish is Chosen and Its Benefits

22:47 Impact of Omega-3s on Inflammation and Food Cravings

24:36 Physical and Mental Benefits of the Sardine Fast

27:03 Results: Weight Loss, HRV, and Brain Clarity

33:50 Community Support and Future Plans for Monthly Fasts

34:43 Precautions and When Not to Do the Fast

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